Barrington Area Library

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

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

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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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 Crafty Garden Time 9:30am–10:15am 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: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Let’s make a craft inspired by the Teaching Garden. Then we’ll explore and work in the Garden with the Master Gardeners. Be prepared to get messy. Drop in. Teaching Garden. 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 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: All Ages Garden Craft 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 is no longer available for this event. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group “Special Place in My Heart” Card 10:00am–11:30am 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: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Use Silhouette Studio and the snipping tool to make a card focused on a special place in your heart. 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 "Birth to PreK" group All-Ages 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: 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. Drop In. Story Room. No Story Time on June 18. 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 All-Ages Story Time 10:30am–11:00am 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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18. 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 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 July 11, 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 "Elementary" group Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5) 10:00am–10:15am Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration is closed because no more seats are available. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 1 – 5 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5) 10:15am–10:30am Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration is closed because no more seats are available. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 1 – 5 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5) 10:30am–10:45am Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration is closed because no more seats are available. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 1 – 5 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5) 10:45am–11:00am Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration is closed because no more seats are available. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 1 – 5
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group China’s Growing Sphere of Economic Influence 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Side A Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Explore the history of China’s economic power and steps they are taking to recover their economic standing, focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative and investment in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Register. Meeting Room.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Shark Week Story Time 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 Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. 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 Dive into this shark-themed story time and bite into family-friendly songs, stories, and rhymes! Register. Program Room.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Counting Down to Kindergarten 1:30pm–2:15pm Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 1:30pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Going into K w/caregiver Practice important skills to help prepare your child for their transition to kindergarten. Register. Program Room.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cover to Cover: The Rachel Incident 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Join Adult Services Librarian Whitney to discuss popular titles in an afternoon book club for adults. This month we'll read The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue.
2 pm		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 All-Ages Crafternoon 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Make & take home a craft (Painted Seashells), while supplies last. 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 “Special Place in My Heart” Card 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: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Use Silhouette Studio and the snipping tool to make a card focused on a special place in your heart. 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 "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Messy Art 2:00pm–2:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Let’s get messy! Join us on the BALibrary lawn to make some art. Dress for a mess! Drop in. 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 DIY Sticker 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 July 9, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Select artwork from an online clipart library and print your own die-cut sticker on our brand-new sticker machine. 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 Chicago Foodways Tours: Global Street Food 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Phyllis Petrilli from Chicago Foodways Tours guides us through a foodie paradise of cuisine from Ethiopia, Mexico, and Thailand, to name a few. Register. Virtual. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group This event is in the "Elementary" group DIY Playdough 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 Come and create your very own playdough with your grown-up. 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.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Astronomy Club (Gr. 3-5) 3:30pm–4:00pm 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: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 3 – 5 Mesmerized by stars, planets, and all things outer space? Let’s explore the universe together with space-themed crafts, experiments, and activities. Register. Program Room.
4 pm
5 pm			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 Family Forest Bathing 5:30pm–6:15pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School 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 Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 5:30pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: BALibrary Lawn Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Discover the magic of the forest in a family-friendly forest bathing adventure. Register. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Sticker 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Select artwork from an online clipart library and print your own die-cut sticker on our brand-new sticker machine. Register. MakerLab. Disclaimer(s) MakerLab Program Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group When I'm 64: Medicare Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: In collaboration with Bacoa A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. July 7 – Medicare Basics	This event is in the "Adults" group Monarchs: History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Side A Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Learn all about the monarch butterfly and what you can do to help this iconic insect. Register. Meeting Room.	This event is in the "Adults" group When I'm 64: Medicare Advantage Plans 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: In collaboration with Bacoa A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. July 7 – Medicare Basics	This event is in the "Adults" group When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on July 17, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: In collaboration with Bacoa A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. July 7 – Medicare Basics	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Second Fridays: Kaleidoscope Eyes 7:00pm–8:15pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Registration will close on July 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Music Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Chicago's premier acoustic Beatles tribute band, Kaleidoscope Eyes pays homage to the Beatles with great melodies, harmonies, and musicianship! Register. Meeting Room.