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Guided Meditation

Tuesday, May 20, 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: 23
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

E-Book Accessibility

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

From eBooks to audiobooks, see how reading can be more accessible on your device. Register.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

From eBooks to audiobooks, see how reading can be more accessible on your device. Register.

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

Paint It @ BALibrary: Springtime Lovebugs

Wednesday, May 21, 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:

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages 14+. Meeting Room.

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

Afterschool Story + Craft (Gr K-2)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert. Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades K-2

Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert. Register. Program Room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Panel on Aging in Place

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join community experts for a thoughtful discussion on different resources available to Seniors looking to Age in Place. Presenters include: Pam Pellizzari, Memory Programs Manager,...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join community experts for a thoughtful discussion on different resources available to Seniors looking to Age in Place.

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

Paint It @ BALibrary: Springtime Lovebugs

Wednesday, May 21, 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:

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages 14+. 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.

Happy Birthday Story Time

Friday, May 23, 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: 7
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.

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

Goodnight Story Time

Friday, May 23, 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.

 

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Barrington Area Library

The Library will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Our website is open 24/7 at balibrary.org

Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Our website is open 24/7 at balibrary.org

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

Teaching Garden Workshop: Gardening With Kids

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topic. Meets weekly starting Tuesday, May 27, weather permitting.

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

Google Drive Basics

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

An introduction to Google Drive. MakerLab.

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

An introduction to Google Drive. MakerLab.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capstone Café

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school stude...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooks with Books Book Club: Salads & Dressing

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let's talk produce!  Come ready to talk about your favorite salads/dressing and make one of your own to take home!

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let's talk produce!  Come ready to talk about your favorite salads/dressing and make one of your own to take home!

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

Librarian Puppet Show

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Get ready for a hilariously delightful time as your favorite librarians step into the spotlight for a puppet show! Drop in. Zimmerman Room.  

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

All ages w/caregiver 

Get ready for a hilariously delightful time as your favorite librarians step into the spotlight for a puppet show! Drop in. Zimmerman 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 "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Scrabble

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capstone Café

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school stude...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school students!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capstone Café

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school stude...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. 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.

Decades Story Time (60s)

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Get ready for the Library’s 100th birthday party in June with songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past!  Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver 

Get ready for the Library’s 100th birthday party in June with songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past!  Register. Program Room.

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

Teaching Garden Workshop: Grow Your Vegan Dinner

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topic. Meets weekly starting Tuesday, May 27, weather permitting.

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level. Agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://w...

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

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level.

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

Teaching Garden Workshop: Create An Aromatherapy Space

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topic. Meets weekly, weather permitting.

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

Teaching Garden Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Teaching Garden Workshop

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Closed for 4th of July Holiday

All Day
Barrington Area Library

The Library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025. Our website is available 24/7 at balibrary.org

Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025. Our website is available 24/7 at balibrary.org