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Family Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Bring the family to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too. D...

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Bring the family to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon 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.

Puzzle Party

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: bring your friends or make new ones as you put together one of our puzzles in this casual social event. Register.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: bring your friends or make new ones as you put together one of our puzzles in this casual social event. Register.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Please register for the event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Please register for the event at: 

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Candle Making (Gr 5-8)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 5 – 8Join us to create your own personalized candle! Register. Program Room.

Required
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.

Little Women: The Musical (2022)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This virtual event will involve a recording of the performance and is for at-home screenings only.Space for the event is limited. Please register at the following link: https://bit...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This virtual event will involve a recording of the performance and is for at-home screenings only.

Wonderful Wacky Juggler

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Juggling, comedy, and audience antics! Andy Head is the perfect blend of silliness and sophistication! Drop in. Meeting Room.

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

Juggling, comedy, and audience antics! Andy Head is the perfect blend of silliness and sophistication! 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.

Wonderful Wacky Juggler

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Juggling, comedy, and audience antics! Andy Head is the perfect blend of silliness and sophistication! Drop in. Meeting Room.

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

Juggling, comedy, and audience antics! Andy Head is the perfect blend of silliness and sophistication! 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.

Game of Warriors: Brazilian Capoeira

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Gingarte Capoeira Chicago introduces audiences to the history and meaning behind capoeira, a Brazilian cultural art form that beautifully combines dance and music with the acrobati...

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

Gingarte Capoeira Chicago introduces audiences to the history and meaning behind capoeira, a Brazilian cultural art form that beautifully combines dance and music with the acrobatic skills of martial arts. Meeting Room. 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.

Tech Open Lab

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/ caregiverFamilies explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.

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.

Snow Ball

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All Ages w/ caregiver Brrring the family and chill with us as the Library transforms into a wintry wonderland. Fun for all ages, including: Guitarist Josh Skaja Snowy St...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 180
Event Details:

All Ages w/ caregiver

Brrring the family and chill with us as the Library transforms into a wintry wonderland. Fun for all ages, including:

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Learn to Machine Sew: Hand Warmers (Gr 6-8)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 6 – 8Learn to use a sewing machine by making simple hand warmers to put in your mittens on a cold winter’s day. Register with a BALibrary card. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Children, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grades 6 – 8

Learn to use a sewing machine by making simple hand warmers to put in your mittens on a cold winter’s day. Register with a BALibrary card. MakerLab.

Candle Making (Gr 5-8)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 5 – 8Join us to create your own personalized candle! Register. Program Room.

Required
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.