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Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room. 

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

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

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.

Double Sided Etching

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use center engrave on the laser cutter to create a double sided etch. Register. MakerLab. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use center engrave on the laser cutter to create a double sided etch. Register. MakerLab.

 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room. 

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

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

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.

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.