Barrington Area Library

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

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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 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: Managing Pests & Fungus 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 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: BALibrary Teaching Garden Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30 – 10 we focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10 – 11, we focus on a specific topic. Meets weekly, weather permitting. Registration suggested.
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 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 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 Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver) 10:00am–10:30am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver) 10:30am–11:00am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver) 10:00am–10:30am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver) 10:30am–11:00am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver. Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imaginations and develop creative thinking skills. Open-ended, 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.		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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 1 – 5
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver) 11:00am–11:30am Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Packing Party 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" 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: Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Chat with plant lovers and service-minded neighbors while you help us pack seeds for our Seed Library. Teens: this program can be used to earn community service credit! Register. Conference Room.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Potty Palooza Story Time (Ages 2-4 w/caregiver) 11:00am–11:45am Children, Birth to PreK Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" 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: Story Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK Program Type: Story Time Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Ages 2-4 w/caregiver.
12 pm
1 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club Showcase 1:00pm–5:00pm 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 1:00pm–5:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: All aboard for amazing LEGO creations! Come see skyscrapers, cars, animals, spaceships, art, farms, princesses, monsters, airplanes, castles, and, of course, trains, all made from a million (or more!) LEGO bricks!			This event is in the "Adults" group Cover to Cover: The Dictionary of Lost Words 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Meeting Room Side B 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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Register.			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 Lolla-PAW-Looza! 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, 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 "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 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Hoof on over for a furry fair highlighting area animal resources. Learn about everything from rescuing to training to service and more. Pet-centric craft projects, too! It will be loads of feline fun and a doggone good time!
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Plant This, Not That: Trees 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 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: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community/Nonprofit Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: In collaboration with Citizens for Conservation	This event is in the "Adults" group Assistance & Therapy Dogs 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Meeting Room Side A Age Group: Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: What are the various roles of service dogs and how does one differentiate between them? Learn from author Jennifer Trojan and trainer Pam Osborne. Register. Meeting Room. Part of our "All About Animals" series of events.	This event is in the "Adults" group Outsets in Inkscape 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" 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: MakerLab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Learn how to use an outset in Inkscape to create a cut out around an etched leaf shape. 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 RESCHEDULED Artificial Intelligence Promise & Peril 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: This program has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Leaves & Letters: Laser Die Cut Notebook Cover 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 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: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Personalize and assemble your own miniature fall-themed laser cut notebook. 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 Parent Playdate (Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver) 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK Event Details: Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver Join us for a cup of coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			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 Tech Open Lab 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Event Details: All ages w/ caregiver. Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Snuffle Mats (Gr. 3-5) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Elementary Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Grades 3 – 5	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Packing Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" 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: Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Chat with plant lovers and service-minded neighbors while you help us pack seeds for our Seed Library. Teens: this program can be used to earn community service credit! Register. Conference Room.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Leaves & Letters: Laser Die Cut Notebook Cover 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 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: MakerLab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Personalize and assemble your own miniature fall-themed laser cut notebook. 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 LIT: James by Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration is enabled for this event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Meeting Room Side B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration is enabled for this event 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 Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Decoding the Mysteries of Cats 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Virtual Program Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: Certified Cat Behaviorist Stephen Quandt talks about the basics of cat behavior to help you better understand your furry friend. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Second Fridays: The Bourbon Aristocracy 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 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Music Registration is enabled for this event Event Details: The Bourbon Aristocracy plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass - authentic traditional music from a simpler time.