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McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: None
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

We are so excited to once again invite you to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! From February 1 to March 31, 2025, take a tour of our area libraries to see what they have to offer.

Family Lunch and a Movie: The Wild Robot

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Pack a picnic lunch and bring the entire family to watch The Wild Robot on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too. 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.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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.

Taste Testers: Cheese Crackers (Gr 6-8)

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Cheese Crackers.

Grades 6-8.

Test out your taste buds on a variety of foods and rank your favorites. Register. Program Room.

Fandom Fest

10:00am - 3:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Heroes and villains of all ages – join us for our 10th annual Fandom Fest! The fandom fun includes an artist alley, cosplayers, photo ops, airbrush tattoos, crafts, live entertainment, and more. Come in cosplay to add to the excitement!

Tech Open Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/ caregiver

Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. 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.

Perler Beads: Cute Animals (Gr 6-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Grades 6-8

Pop in and make some adorable, simple animal designs with Perler Beads! Or, be creative and make your own designs! All materials supplied.  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.

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades K-8

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

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades K-8

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

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

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

All ages w/caregiver

The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 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.

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 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.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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.

Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to five, or individually. Meeting Room. 

Volunteer Connection LIVE!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington Area Volunteer Connection