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LGBTQIA+Resources 101

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Counselor Tamara Jazwinski from the Barrington Center shares vocabulary, resources, and core concepts to foster understanding about the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focu...

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

Counselor Tamara Jazwinski from the Barrington Center shares vocabulary, resources, and core concepts to foster understanding about the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on respect and making a difference! Register. Meeting Room.

Slime Time (Gr K-2 w/caregiver)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grade K-2. Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grade K-2.

Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Slime Time (Gr 3-8)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grade 3-8. Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grade 3-8.

Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Teaching Garden Workshop: Crafting in the Garden

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Blue background, text reads Community: Let's Grow Together

Non-Profit Know-How: Maximizing (In)Kindness

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program. She'll teach us how ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program.

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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.

 

Cooks with Books: Say Cheese!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss and sample different types of cheese and what pairs well with it!  Register. Meeting Room.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss and sample different types of cheese and what pairs well with it!  Register. Meeting Room.

 

Wobbly Ones

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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.

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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, June 26, 2024 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: 20
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.

Babysitting 101

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources. Partic...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources.

Art Play

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers wel...

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

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! 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.

Baby Café and Play

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
None at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 months w/caregiver. Join us for a cup coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. YS Baby Garden.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: None
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 months w/caregiver.

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

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.

Cactus Painted Rocks for Seniors

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own adorable mini potted cactus out of painted rocks! For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create your own adorable mini potted cactus out of painted rocks! For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Be SMART: Prevent Firearm Accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including how to talk to other caregivers about gun safety.

Polish Story Time

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver The Language Labs will be here for a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.  

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

All ages w/caregiver

The Language Labs will be here for a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.

 

Potty Palooza Story Time

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 w/caregiver Let's get this potty started!  Ready to ditch the diapers? Join us for songs and stories to get Littles excited for this big milestone. Get ideas for c...

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

Ages 2-4 w/caregiver

Cooks with Books: Plant Based Cooking

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy this cooking video from Kristyn Slick, focusing on plant-based cooking. Register. Virtual.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy this cooking video from Kristyn Slick, focusing on plant-based cooking. Register. Virtual.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome Drop in and create 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
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

Drop in and 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.

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Join us for a sensory play experience that includes a variety of activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Meeting Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Join us for a sensory play experience that includes a variety of activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Meeting 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.

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 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.

 

Wobbly Ones

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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.

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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.

 

Library Closed - 4th of July

All Day
Barrington Area Library

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Independence Day holiday. Our website is always open at balibrary.org.

Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Independence Day holiday. Our website is always open at balibrary.org.