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McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
None at Barrington Area Library
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...

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.

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverThe Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Dr...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 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.

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverThe Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Dr...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 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.

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a recurring month...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a recurring monthly event. Café. Register for a reminder or drop in.

Senior Scrabble

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Introduction to Beekeeping

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees.  Register. Meeting Room

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees.  Register. Meeting Room

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcomeCreate something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room. 

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.

Kids for Kindness (Gr 2-5)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome Let’s create something special for our furry friends! Help us make snuffle mats for local animal shelters! We’ll provide the supplies, and you’l...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome 

Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to five, or individually. Meeting Room. 

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
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. Meeting Room.

March 13 – Medicare Basics

Miniature Horse and Therapy Dog Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time

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.

Lego Club

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. 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.

Family Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

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.

Family Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
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.

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.

Parent Playdate (Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months w/caregiverJoin us for a cup of coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.

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 you already have or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Join ESO Music Director, Chad Goodman as he shares personal insights about the...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Join ESO Music Director, Chad Goodman as he shares personal insights about the upcoming concert program. Register. Meeting Room.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Barrington Area Library
Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library

Financial Fitness-Retirement

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Program
Program Type:
Business Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed Zoom session about getting ready to retire. Learnwhat to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Topics
Event Details:

Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed Zoom session about getting ready to retire. Learn
what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social
Security and how to invest when you are retired.

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.

Flower Pot Fairy Homes

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use flower pots and laser cut items to create cute, customizable homes for our fairy friends. Cardholder only. Ages 14+. Meeting Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Use flower pots and laser cut items to create cute, customizable homes for our fairy friends. Cardholder only. Ages 14+. Meeting Room. 

Flower Pot Fairy Homes

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use flower pots and laser cut items to create cute, customizable homes for our fairy friends. Cardholder only. Ages 14+. Meeting Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Use flower pots and laser cut items to create cute, customizable homes for our fairy friends. Cardholder only. Ages 14+. Meeting Room. 

Financial Fitness: Navigating Student Loans

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Business Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, on Zoom, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, i...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Topics
Event Details:

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, on Zoom, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement

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.

Game-O-Rama

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

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, Ro...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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.

Cover to Cover: The Bandit Queens

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Adult Services Librarian Whitney to discuss popular titles in an afternoon book club for adults. This month we'll read The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Register. Meeting Ro...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Adult Services Librarian Whitney to discuss popular titles in an afternoon book club for adults. This month we'll read The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Register. Meeting Room.