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Jan
16
2025
Thu
Closing
Library Closed Until 1 PM For Staff Safety Training
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:
The Library will be closed from 9 AM to 1 PM for staff safety training.
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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.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Family Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.
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.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Family Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver. Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.
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.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)
10:00am - 10:30am
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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Sewing Machine: Basics, Bobbins and Buttons
10:00am - 11:00am
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-pressure introduction.
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 "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)
10:30am - 11:00am
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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor 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 "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.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)
10:00am - 10:30am
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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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.
This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Chair Tai Chi
10:00am - 11:00am
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
Allison Deputy from MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness leads a fun and relaxing, head to toe workout via Zoom. For those 65 and older. Register. Virtual. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link shortly before the program.
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.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)
10:30am - 11:00am
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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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 "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.
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Happy Birthday Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Family Explorers: Rocks + Gemstones (PreK - Grade 2 w/caregiver)
10:00am - 10:45am
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
PreK - Grade 2 w/caregiver Let’s read All the Rocks We Love by Lisa Varchol Perron. After the story, we’ll explore rocks and a rock-tastic activity that’s a real gem! Register. Program Room.
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Non-Profit Know-How: BAVC Best Practices
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
In collaboration with Barrington Area Development Council
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection is a platform for nonprofits to find local volunteers...and so much more. Learn tools and tips to take advantage of everything BAVC offers.
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This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Senior Scrabble
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side A
Age Group:
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Sewing Machine: Basics, Bobbins and Buttons
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-pressure introduction.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
MakerLab: Open Shop
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session
Disclaimer(s)
MakerLab Program
Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.
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3 pm |
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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.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 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 – 12 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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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Sewing Machine: Basics, Bobbins and Buttons
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-pressure introduction.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
All About Animals: Penguins (Gr K-2)
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Grades K-2. Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program Room.
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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.
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Candle Making (Gr 5-8)
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Grades 5 – 8 Join us to create your own personalized candle! Register. Program Room.
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
MakerLab: Open Shop
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session
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 "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.
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Goodnight Story Time
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Sewing Machine: Basics, Bobbins and Buttons
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-pressure introduction.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Join Adult Services Librarians to discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Event Details:
Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Artemis: Return to the Moon
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Event Details:
Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium discusses our first return to the moon since 1972. NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, exploring more of the lunar surface than ever before.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Cooks with Books Book Club: Bread
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Come ready to talk about your favorite bread recipes for the winter season and sample a few! Register. Zimmerman Room.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Jam with B.A.M.
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Music
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Calling all Barrington Area Musicians: join us for BALibrary’s first Community Jam! Professional musician and composer Dan leads the group through some tunes while also exploring musical improvisations.
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