Week Calendar

Work side by side with local Master Gardeners and learn how to prepare a garden for planting. Registration suggested.

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.

Ages 3 – 6 w/caregiver

Stories, rhymes, and activities that are all about movement! Drop in. Meeting Room.

Bring your little ones to the BALibrary Teaching Garden, and we’ll teach them garden basics like planting and weeding. Work side by side with Master Gardeners. Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

A delicious afternoon with local restaurants, business owners, and Farmer's Market vendors from the Barrington area.  Sample a few tasty bites while you chat and enjoy live demos-see registration/details for demos.  Vendor list includes:

One Life Kitchen sommelier Miranda demonstrates the art of creating beautiful charcuterie and cheese boards, and pairing wine and cheese. One registration per card holder.

Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested. 

Chef Zak from Duke's Alehouse in Crystal Lake discusses the use of locally sourced food for their menu and the benefits for health and community. One registration per card holder.

Bring your friends for an afternoon of card and dice games. Dave Tuszynski leads us through some simple and fun games for 2-4 players. Games include: Polish Poker, Wichita, Roll for It, Sevens, LCR and many others. For those 65 and older.

Professional book discussion leader Lanny Ori leads thought-provoking discussions of notable titles. Register. Zimmerman Room.

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Thursday, May 18, 2 PM

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.

Join Illinois Road Scholar (and award-winning baker!) Catherine Lambrecht as she discusses the history of American pies!

From ChatGPT to Midjourney, join us as Digital Services Manager Mike Campagna leads a casual discussion about the flourishing field of artificial intelligence. Zimmerman Room - Side B.

“When I’m 64…”

In collaboration with Bacoa 

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

In collaboration with BStrong Together and Ascension Alexian Bros. Behavioral Health

In collaboration with Barrington Career Center
Learn insider tips and tricks to accelerate your job search, from writing resumes to finding target companies in your area. Register. Virtual.

“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up!

Sybil Ege, President and CEO of The Business of Food, presents a workshop on getting started in the food business. Learn about local regulations, working in a commercial kitchen, pricing products, marketing, branding, and more. Register.