Upcoming Events

Grades 1 – 8 We have the supplies, you have the ideas - let's make art! Drop in. Program Room. ...

All ages w/caregiverPlease bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are admitted as space is available. No registration required. Story Room. ...

All ages w/caregiver Pick up a free copy of The Water Horse, read it as a family, then join us for fun activities based on the book. Register. Program Room. When eight-year-old Kirstie and her family go beach combing near their home in Scotland, she...

Ages 2 – 5 w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library district...

Learn tips on how to maintain a healthy diet, even when faced with a busy schedule. Boguslawa Susol of BLS Nutrition Consulting, LLC, presents. Register. Zimmerman Room. ...

Up to 24 months w/caregiverShare songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and playtime. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are adm...

Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiverPlay and explore with stories, songs, art and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are admitte...

Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word. Use formatting options, line spacing, and page alignment tools. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Intended for beginners. Conference Room. Register. ...

Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word. Use formatting options, line spacing, and page alignment tools. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Intended for beginners. Conference Room. Register. ...

Ages 2 – 5 w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library district...

All ages w/caregiverThrough process-oriented art, kids express their creativity and imagination with a variety of materials, including paint! Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Please bring your Barrington Area Library ...

In collaboration with Billet-Doux Couture StationeryStop by the table in the atrium to make cards for the kids who’ll be in Lurie Children’s Hospital over Valentine’s Day. We’ll deliver them to Lurie to brighten their day. ...

All ages w/caregiver Pick up a free copy of The Water Horse, read it as a family, then join us for fun activities based on the book. Register. Program Room. When eight-year-old Kirstie and her family go beach combing near their home in Scotland, she...

Ages 0 – 3 w/ caregiverChildren learn as they play. Explore hands-on activities and connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are admitted as s...

Ages 2 – 5 w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library district...

Between the market crash and Pearl Harbor, Cole Porter wrote elegant and witty scores for twelve shows and four films, cruised around the world -- and was permanently injured. Journey through this hectic period in Porter’s life, enjoying music from e...

All agesFamilies explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room. ...

Take an SAT practice test at BALibrary! Test proctored by C2 Education Kildeer. Results shared with students and parents in personalized conference within a week. Register.Zimmerman Room. ...

All ages w/caregiverOpen-ended art projects for all ages and abilities. Process-oriented art allows kids to explore their imaginations and develop creative thinking skills. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room. ...

Ages 2 – 5 w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library district...

Through this comprehensive student loan workshop, attendees will learn how to best address the challenge of repaying large student loan debts. Ed Beckstrom of Consumer Credit Counseling presents. Register. Zimmerman Room. ...

Do you have a business question? Get free, confidential business advice from retired small business owners and top industry executives. SCORE's experienced business mentors provide advice on every aspect of business planning, start-up, management, an...

Up to 24 months w/caregiverShare songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and playtime. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are adm...

Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiverPlay and explore with stories, songs, art and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts are admitte...

Use archival ink pens to create a lovely floral piece for a special someone or just for you. Register. Meeting Room. ...

Create a custom design to be etched onto a canvas wine bag and a stemless wine glass using our Laser Cutter. Conference Room. Register. ...