All Day |
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 "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Just For Seniors,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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 "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb-Mar
2025
McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025
All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Just For Seniors,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
None
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Just For Seniors,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Event Details:
We are so excited to once again invite you to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! From February 1 to March 31, 2025, take a tour of our area libraries to see what they have to offer.
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10 am |
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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.
Feb
17
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.
Feb
17
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.
Feb
18
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 "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.
Feb
18
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.
Feb
19
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 "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.
Feb
19
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.
Feb
20
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. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. 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.
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.
Feb
21
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 "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.
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
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.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Fandom Fest
10:00am - 3:30pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Heroes and villains of all ages – join us for our 10th annual Fandom Fest! The fandom fun includes an artist alley, cosplayers, photo ops, airbrush tattoos, crafts, live entertainment, and more. Come in cosplay to add to the excitement!
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11 am |
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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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
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.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Family Lunch and a Movie: The Wild Robot
11:30am - 1:30pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver Pack a picnic lunch and bring the entire family to watch The Wild Robot on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too. Drop in. Meeting 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.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver)
11:00am - 11:30am
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 3 – 5 w/caregiver. Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories, especially for preschoolers. 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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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.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Non-Profit Know-How: Fill Your Cup
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Discover and share new ways to stay engaged and energized for your organization's mission and yourself. Light snacks provided; bring your lunch if you wish. Register.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
Event Details:
Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated spring releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room.
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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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
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.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Art Studio (Gr K-8)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. 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.
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.
Feb
18
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 "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Taste Testers: Cheese Crackers (Gr 6-8)
4:15pm - 4:45pm
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Cheese Crackers. Grades 6-8. Test out your taste buds on a variety of foods and rank your favorites. 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Design a Pencil Pouch (Gr 3-6)
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Grades 3-6 Design a pencil pouch for you or a friend. 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.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Hobbit Door Sign
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Make a little welcome sign to decorate your own hobbit home. Register. Conference Room.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Required
Seats Remaining:
33
Event Details:
Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated spring releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting 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.
Feb
21
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Slowing Down with Amy Tan
Library Branch:
Virtual Program
Event Details:
Please use the following link to register:
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.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Trivia: Fandom Edition
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Does your fandom have you obsessed with Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Wicked, and other iconic franchises? Test out that knowledge in a Jeopardy-style trivia game to see if you have what it takes to triumph over all challengers.
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