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Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver.Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers.  Drop in. Story Room.  

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver.

Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers.  Drop in. Story Room. 
 

Disclaimer(s)

Story Times

Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maximize Your Kitchen Garden

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maximize your growing space for more harvests and longer growing seasons with tips on companion planting, succession sowing, effective layouts, and more. Meeting Room. Register.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Maximize your growing space for more harvests and longer growing seasons with tips on companion planting, succession sowing, effective layouts, and more. Meeting Room. Register.      

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Driver Safety Course - Part 1

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa and AARPLearn defensive driving methods, exercises, and safety strategies during AARP’s two-day seminar. Both sessions, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa and AARP

Learn defensive driving methods, exercises, and safety strategies during AARP’s two-day seminar. Both sessions, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 9 AM - 1 PM, required for completion.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

Potty Palooza Story Time (Ages 2-4 w/caregiver)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 w/caregiver.Ready to ditch the diapers? Let's get this potty started! Songs and stories get littles excited for this big milestone. Learn ways to make this big transi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 w/caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcomeCreate something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room. 

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room. 

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Driver Safety Course - Part 2

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa and AARPLearn defensive driving methods, exercises, and safety strategies during AARP’s two-day seminar. Both sessions, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa and AARP

Learn defensive driving methods, exercises, and safety strategies during AARP’s two-day seminar. Both sessions, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 9 AM - 1 PM, required for completion.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents Sounds of Spring

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet. Listen to the melodic sounds of the season in this concert for all ages. Register. Walk-ins admitted as spa...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet. Listen to the melodic sounds of the season in this concert for all ages. Register. Walk-ins admitted as space allows. Meeting Room.

The quartet features:

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantatJoin bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Directors, Personnel Committee Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personnel Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personnel Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Design Your Own Garden

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make your flower beds pop! Horticulturalist Sharon Yiesla will share basics of color and design to help make your garden a success. Meeting Room. Register.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Make your flower beds pop! Horticulturalist Sharon Yiesla will share basics of color and design to help make your garden a success. Meeting Room. Register.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Make a Mother’s Day Card

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverMake a card for someone special. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Make a card for someone special. Drop in. Program Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Chris Shade will lead us through a guided meditation, with an opportunity to ask questions after.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Chris Shade will lead us through a guided meditation, with an opportunity to ask questions after.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Make a Mother’s Day Card

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverMake a card for someone special. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Make a card for someone special. Drop in. Program Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bike Maintenance 101

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Prepare for a summer season of bicycling by getting the low-down on how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. Learn from the experts at Barrington Village Cycle on the maintenan...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Prepare for a summer season of bicycling by getting the low-down on how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. Learn from the experts at Barrington Village Cycle on the maintenance must-dos for a season riding for work, errands, or leisure.

This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Tai Chi

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

Allison Deputy from MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness leads a fun and relaxing, head to toe workout via Zoom. For those 65 and older. Register. Virtual.Registrants will be emailed ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Allison Deputy from MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness leads a fun and relaxing, head to toe workout via Zoom. For those 65 and older. Register. Virtual.

Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link shortly before the program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Stop Motion Animation (Gr 3-8)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 3-8.Use stop motion technology to create an awesome animated video! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Grades 3-8.

Use stop motion technology to create an awesome animated video! Register. Program Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Basics

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

May 7 – Medicare Basics

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Sensory Playtime

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverEnjoy variety of play activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Enjoy variety of play activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Program Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pick Your Perfect Plant Walking Tour

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet us at Knupper's Flower & Garden at 1811 N Rand Rd in Palatine for a walking tour with horticulturalist and nursery manager Alison Johnson. Learn which plants are best suit...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Meet us at Knupper's Flower & Garden at 1811 N Rand Rd in Palatine for a walking tour with horticulturalist and nursery manager Alison Johnson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Advantage Plans

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

May 7 – Medicare Basics

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chinese Story Time

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverStarlink Global Education provides Chinese stories, songs and an introduction to the Chinese language in this interactive story time. Register.  Story...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Starlink Global Education provides Chinese stories, songs and an introduction to the Chinese language in this interactive story time. Register.  Story Room.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Club

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Drop in. Program Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Second Fridays: Tinker Boys

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of acoustic sounds with The Tinker Boys Trio. Melding influences of traditional Irish, American country, and folk strains, they create a sound that has something f...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 113
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of acoustic sounds with The Tinker Boys Trio. Melding influences of traditional Irish, American country, and folk strains, they create a sound that has something for all followers of acoustic music! Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: The Kindness Grows

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverJoin Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original musi...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.