Upcoming Events

Join us for a day of fall fun! Pumpkin painting, seasonal crafts, entertainment for all ages. BALibrary Lawn. Indoors in case of inclement weather.

Register for a reminder e-mail or drop in.

All ages w/caregiver.

Stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Bring a blanket or portable seating. A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn. Weather permitting.

All ages w/caregiver.

Stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Bring a blanket or portable seating. A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn. Weather permitting.

Librarian Kate shows you how to use Weiss Financial Ratings to find and price Medigap plans and ratings of the insurance companies that sell them. Register.

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

Sept 16 – Medicare Basics

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

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour by ESO Musicians. Hear them perform live and share personal insights about each concert program. Register.

EasySubli is the key to decorating colored polyester and cotton blends when using sublimation. MakerLab.

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.

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. Drop In. Story Room.

*No Toddler Time on Wed, Sept 11

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. Drop In. Story Room.

*No Toddler Time on Wed, Sept 11

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.

Grades 3-6.

In your Swiftie era? Let’s make friendship bracelets, listen to songs, and talk all things Taylor Swift! Register. Program Room.

Jenny Fisher, Registrar of the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter of DAR, provides an overview of the organization and the application process.

All ages w/caregiver.

Kids explore their imaginations and creative thinking skills through open-ended, process-oriented art projects. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room. 

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver.

Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories especially for preschoolers. Drop in. Story Room.
 

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.
 

It’s fall, y’all! Grab your pumpkin spice and test your knowledge on all things autumnal in this Jeopardy-style trivia night. Register as a team of up to six or individually and we’ll add you to a team.

Horticultural therapist, forest therapy guide, and yoga instructor Navraaz Basati leads an immersive walk inspired by the works of Henry David Thoreau. Dress comfortably. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders.

Ages 2-5 w/caregiver.

All ages w/caregiver.

Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Drop in. Program Room.

All ages w/caregiver.

Stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Bring a blanket or portable seating. A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn. Weather permitting.