Barrington Area Library

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Barrington Area Library
505 N Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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9 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Teaching Garden Workshop: Growing Vertically 9:30am–11:15am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 9:30am–11:15am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration will close on June 17, 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
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Story Time in the Sun 10:00am–10:30am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Story Time in the Sun 10:30am–11:00am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Stroller Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: BALibrary Plaza Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK Event Details: Stroller Story Time All ages w/caregiver Strap in and stroll over to Citizens Park as we share stories and rhymes along the way. Drop in. Meet on the BALibrary Plaza. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Family Concert: Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots 10:00am–11:00am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: BALibrary Lawn Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Program Type: Music Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Get ready to wiggle, giggle, dance, and sing with Ben Tatar. Ben brings all sorts of instruments and original songs about food that are perfect for all ages! Drop in. BALibrary Lawn. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Art Play 10:00am–10:45am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Happy Birthday Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group BALibrary 100th Birthday Party 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone 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:
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Sensory Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Enjoy a variety of play activities specifically designed to engage the senses. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Decades Story Time (70s) 11:00am–11:45am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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 Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past, in honor of BALibrary’s 100^th birthday! Register. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Potty Palooza Story Time (Ages 2-4 w/caregiver) 11:00am–11:45am Children, Birth to PreK Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Big Summer Books 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Join Adult Services Librarians Danielle and Liz to hear about some of the most anticipated summer releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Zimmerman Room.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Recycled Robots 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Event Details: All ages Make a super cool robot using cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Silhouette Machine Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on June 17, 2025 @ 9:00am. 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: Learn about the machine that can cut vinyl stickers, heat transfer vinyl, paper, and more! Register. MakerLab. Disclaimer(s) MakerLab Program Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders. This event is in the "Adults" group Watercolor with Carol Keene 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Create a beautiful watercolor landscape with artist Carol Keene. Register. Zimmerman Room.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia: Barrington Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Do you think you know Barrington? Test out that knowledge in a Jeopardy-style trivia game to see if you have what it takes to triumph over all challengers. Register as a team of up to six or individually. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm. 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 Let’s watch the classic show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, followed by some discussion and activities to go along with the episode. Register. Program Room. This event is in the "Adults" group Custom Can Holder 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: MakerLab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Learn about the art and science of sublimation and create a custom can holder. Register. MakerLab. Disclaimer(s) MakerLab Program Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Fairy Wands and Flower Crowns (Gr. K-5) 2:00pm–2:45pm Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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 Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades K – 5, caregivers welcome Make your own fairy wand and flower crown. Register. BALibrary Lawn. This event is in the "Adults" group The Lighthouses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Board Game Club (Gr 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Elementary, Middle School Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Registration will close on June 16, 2025 @ 3:30pm. 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 Pull up a chair and compete with your fellow kids (and librarians!) in this no-stakes board game challenge. Register. Program Room.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Baby Time (Ages 0 – 18 months w/caregiver) 3:30pm–4:00pm Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group 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.
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5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Big Summer Books 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Join Adult Services Librarians Danielle and Liz to hear about some of the most anticipated summer releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Zimmerman Room.	This event is in the "Adults" group 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on June 17, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with Bacoa			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Goodnight Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Babysitting 101 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: This interactive workshop on babysitting is the perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group QPR Suicide Prevention 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: With BStrong Together and Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Disclaimer(s) Virtual Programs Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Jam 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Music Registration is enabled for this event 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.