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Jam with B.A.M.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all Barrington Area Musicians: join us for BALibrary’s first Community Jam! Professional musician and composer Dan leads the group through some tunes while also exploring m...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all Barrington Area Musicians: join us for BALibrary’s first Community Jam! Professional musician and composer Dan leads the group through some tunes while also exploring musical improvisations.

Library Closed Until 1 PM For Staff Safety Training

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Barrington Area Library

The Library will be closed from 9 AM to 1 PM for staff safety training.

Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from 9 AM to 1 PM for staff safety training.

MakerLab: Open Shop

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

MakerLab: Open Shop

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Happy Birthday Story Time

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Join us for a special story time during your birthday month and we’ll celebrate YOU with stories, songs, and a craft! Register with the birthday child’s name. ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Join us for a special story time during your birthday month and we’ll celebrate YOU with stories, songs, and a craft! Register with the birthday child’s name. Program Room.

Goodnight Story Time

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program Roo...

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program 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.

 

Family Explorers: Rocks + Gemstones (PreK - Grade 2 w/caregiver)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

PreK - Grade 2  w/caregiverLet’s read All the Rocks We Love by Lisa Varchol Perron. After the story, we’ll explore rocks and a rock-tastic activity that’s a real gem! Reg...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

PreK - Grade 2  w/caregiver

Let’s read All the Rocks We Love by Lisa Varchol Perron. After the story, we’ll explore rocks and a rock-tastic activity that’s a real gem! Register. Program Room.

Family Story Time

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Family Story Time

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Cardboard Craft: Birds (Gr K-5)

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5The sky (and your creativity) is the limit when we make birds using recycled cardboard! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades K-5

The sky (and your creativity) is the limit when we make birds using recycled cardboard! Register. Program Room.

Cardboard Craft: Birds (Gr K-5)

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5The sky (and your creativity) is the limit when we make birds using recycled cardboard! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades K-5

The sky (and your creativity) is the limit when we make birds using recycled cardboard! Register. Program Room.

Zoom Basics

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get an introduction or a refresher on using Zoom for your virtual meetings.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get an introduction or a refresher on using Zoom for your virtual meetings.

Martin Luther King and the October Surprise

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Clarence Goodman as he focuses on Dr. King’s work and the election of 1960. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Clarence Goodman as he focuses on Dr. King’s work and the election of 1960. Register. Meeting Room.

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. 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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. 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.

 

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. 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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. 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.

 

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour, as ESO Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst shares personal insights about the upcoming concert progr...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour, as ESO Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst shares personal insights about the upcoming concert program. Register. Meeting Room.

Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver.Bond with your baby as we share rhymes and songs to build early language skills. 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 0 – 12 months w/caregiver.

Bond with your baby as we share rhymes and songs to build early language skills. 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.

 

Build a Snow Globe (Gr 3-5)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5Make your own snow globe and listen to a cozy winter story. Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Grades 3-5

Make your own snow globe and listen to a cozy winter story. Register. Program Room.

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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.

 

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a monthly event o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a monthly event on 4th Wednesdays.

Mini Book Nooks

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BAL...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

Parent Playdate (Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months w/caregiverJoin us for a cup of coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.

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

Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver

Join us for a cup of coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.

Mini Book Nooks

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BAL...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.