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Art Play

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room. 

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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.

Decades Story Time (70s)

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
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Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver 

Songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past, in honor of BALibrary’s 100th birthday! Register.  Program Room.

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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.

 

Fairy Wands and Flower Crowns (Gr. K-5)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
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Event Details:

Grades K – 5, caregivers welcome

Make your own fairy wand and flower crown. Register. BALibrary Lawn. 

The Lighthouses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Join Laura Keyes for this illustrated lecture highlighting the history and beauty of lighthouses that guard the Outer Banks. Register. Zimmerman Room.

Community Jam

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
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Event Details:

Let’s jam! Musicians of all levels are encouraged to attend with their instrument. Professional musician and composer Dan leads the group through a handful of tunes and improvisations. A brief survey will be sent to help us plan the jam.

Happy Birthday Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Registration is enabled for this event
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.

Potty Palooza Story Time (Ages 2-4 w/caregiver)

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Birth to PreK
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 w/caregiver.

Goodnight Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
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.

 

BALibrary 100th Birthday Party

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 21, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Story Time in the Sun

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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.

Story Time in the Sun

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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.

All-Ages Crafternoon

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Make & take home a craft (4th of July Wreaths), while supplies last. 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.

Ukulele Baby Rhyme Time (Ages 0 – 24 months w/caregiver)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 0 – 24 months w/caregiver.

Join our Librarians and their ukuleles in this interactive, musical rhyme time, and learn the many benefits of bathing your baby in song! 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.

 

Write a Compelling Essay for College

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Is your high school student looking to get a head start on the college admission process? This workshop helps students take the crucial first step: getting organized!

Teaching Garden Workshop: Growing and Harvesting Hot Peppers

9:30am–11:15am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 24, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event

Fairy Party with Kaleidoscope School of Art

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Listen to fairy stories, create your own fairy door with Kaleidoscope school of art, and join in a fairy parade outside the Library! Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Crochet 101 (Gr 5-8)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Grades 5-8

Learn the very basics of crocheting and create a bookmark. Register. Program Room.

Laser-Cut Butterfly with Flowers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Use text in Inkscape to decorate a laser-cut butterfly. Embellish with paper flowers. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Baby Time (Ages 0 – 18 months w/caregiver)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 0 – 18 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 Book Club: Charcuterie

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Let’s talk about summer events and the beautiful boards you can make for your guests.

Register. Zimmerman Room

All-Ages Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK
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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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.

 

Non-Profit Know-How and Better Business: Strategic To-Do Lists

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Non-profit leaders and small business owners often handle the majority of the responsibilities in their organizations.

All-Ages Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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.

 

Senior Scrabble

1:00pm–3:00pm
Just For Seniors, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
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.