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250th Anniversary: James Madison

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter

LIT: The Violin Conspiracy

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/library-board

Teaching Garden Workshop: Dividing Bulbs

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Tai Chi

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Relax and learn with Allison Deputy of MoonWillow Tai Chi. Register. Meeting Room

Coffee & Coloring

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy coloring and conversation with other Library customers.  Register. Meeting Room

Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Relax with instructor Karen Fotopoulos. Register. Meeting Room.

DIY Scrubs

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Filler Reservation

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

DIY Scrubs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Controlling Spreading Perennials

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Button Garden Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a colorful, delightful button garden.  Register. Meeting Room

LGBTQIA+Resources 101

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Counselor Tamara Jazwinski from the Barrington Center shares vocabulary, resources, and core concepts to foster understanding about the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on respect and making a difference! Register. Meeting Room.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Crafting in the Garden

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Non-Profit Know-How: Maximizing (In)Kindness

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program.

Cooks with Books: Say Cheese!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss and sample different types of cheese and what pairs well with it!  Register. Meeting Room.

 

Bring Your Own Craft

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Babysitting 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources.

Cooks with Books: Plant Based Cooking

9:00am - 9:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy this cooking video from Kristyn Slick, focusing on plant-based cooking. Register. Virtual.

LIT: Horse

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/library-board

Teaching Garden Workshop: Kid Friendly Gardening

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20