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Jun
17
2025
Tue
Teaching Garden Workshop: Growing Vertically
9:30am–11:15am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
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Jun
16
2025
Mon
Story Time in the Sun
10:00am–10:30am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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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
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
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Jun
16
2025
Mon
Story Time in the Sun
10:30am–11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Jun
17
2025
Tue
Stroller Story Time
10:00am–10:30am
Children,
Birth to PreK
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.
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
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Jun
18
2025
Wed
Family Concert: Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots
10:00am–11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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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
Jun
19
2025
Thu
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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Jun
20
2025
Fri
Happy Birthday Story Time
10:00am–10:30am
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. 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.
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Children,
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Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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Jun
21
2025
Sat
BALibrary 100th Birthday Party
10:00am–2:00pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
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Jun
18
2025
Wed
Sensory Playtime
11:00am–12:00pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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Jun
19
2025
Thu
Decades Story Time (70s)
11:00am–11:45am
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 Songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past, in honor of BALibrary’s 100th 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Children,
Birth to PreK
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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Potty Palooza Story Time (Ages 2-4 w/caregiver)
11:00am–11:45am
Children,
Birth to PreK
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK
Program Type:
Story Time
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Teens,
Adults
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Jun
16
2025
Mon
Big Summer Books
2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
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.
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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
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Recycled Robots
2:00pm–3:00pm
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 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
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Teens,
Adults
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Silhouette Machine Basics
2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
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
Adults
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Watercolor with Carol Keene
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Create a beautiful watercolor landscape with artist Carol Keene. Register. Zimmerman Room.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Trivia: Barrington Edition
2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
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
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This event is in the "Elementary" group
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
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Jun
18
2025
Wed
Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
2:00pm–3:00pm
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 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
Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Children,
Elementary
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Jun
19
2025
Thu
Fairy Wands and Flower Crowns (Gr. K-5)
2:00pm–2:45pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
BALibrary Lawn
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
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
Adults
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Jun
19
2025
Thu
The Lighthouses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Event Details:
Join Laura Keyes for this illustrated lecture highlighting the history and beauty of lighthouses that guard the Outer Banks. Register. Zimmerman Room.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Board Game Club (Gr 5-8)
3:30pm–4:30pm
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
Jun
17
2025
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Big Summer Books
6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2025
Tue
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Event Details:
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with Bacoa
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
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
Jun
20
2025
Fri
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.
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Teens
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Jun
18
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
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
Teens,
Adults
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2025
Wed
QPR Suicide Prevention
7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit,
Health & Wellness
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
19
2025
Thu
Community Jam
7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Music
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.
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