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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: 41
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Cleaning and Make & Take

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Go Green BarringtonFor Earth Day 2025, we'll learn tools and tips to reduce hazardous waste in your home, safer disposal methods, and recipes to create your o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

In collaboration with Go Green Barrington

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Cleaning and Make & Take

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Go Green BarringtonFor Earth Day 2025, we'll learn tools and tips to reduce hazardous waste in your home, safer disposal methods, and recipes to create your o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In collaboration with Go Green Barrington

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Second Fridays: Back to the Future 70s Style

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join Tri-L-Co Music's Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd, and Jon Warfel as we take a trip to the 70’s featuring music of James Taylor, Seals and Crofts, Chicago, Elton John and many others...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Join Tri-L-Co Music's Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd, and Jon Warfel as we take a trip to the 70’s featuring music of James Taylor, Seals and Crofts, Chicago, Elton John and many others. Grab your bell bottoms! Register. Meeting Room.

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.

Volunteer Connection LIVE!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington Area Volunteer ConnectionThe Barrington Area is home to a wealth of local non-profits, making a world of difference. Volunteer Connection LIVE comb...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington Area Volunteer Connection

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Trustees Budget, Finance and Levy Committee Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Budget, Finance and Levy Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website:&n...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Budget, Finance and Levy Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level. Agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://w...

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.

Stress Better®

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong TogetherMatthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, clinical mental health counselor in training, and the developer of the StressBetter...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 84
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong Together

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Financial Fitness: Terry Savage Talks Money

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Business Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. On this Zoom program, she'll provide a reality check on the volatile economy, finan...

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

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets.

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.

Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Forest Therapy Guide, Horticultural Therapist, and Yoga Instructor, Navraaz Basati leads us on an immersive walk inspired by the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of The Serviceb...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Forest Therapy Guide, Horticultural Therapist, and Yoga Instructor, Navraaz Basati leads us on an immersive walk inspired by the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of The Serviceberry, Braiding Sweetgrass, and Gathering Moss

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Trustees, Long Range Planning Committee

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Long Range Planning Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: h...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Long Range Planning Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

Tuesday, April 29, 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, including personal insights about each concert program. Register. Meeting Room...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour, including personal insights about each concert program. Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Food Expo: Simple Yet Impressive Meals

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate a menu that utilizes fresh ingredients found in local grocery stores and early farmer's markets. Embrace the concept of “less to impress”, using ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate a menu that utilizes fresh ingredients found in local grocery stores and early farmer's markets.

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.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents Sounds of Spring

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet. Listen to the melodic sounds of the season in this concert for all ages. Register. Walk-ins admitted as spa...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet. Listen to the melodic sounds of the season in this concert for all ages. Register. Walk-ins admitted as space allows. Meeting Room.

The quartet features:

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Directors, Personnel Committee Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personnel Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personnel Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bike Maintenance 101

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Prepare for a summer season of bicycling by getting the low-down on how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. Learn from the experts at Barrington Village Cycle on the maintenan...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Prepare for a summer season of bicycling by getting the low-down on how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. Learn from the experts at Barrington Village Cycle on the maintenance must-dos for a season riding for work, errands, or leisure.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Second Fridays: Tinker Boys

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of acoustic sounds with The Tinker Boys Trio. Melding influences of traditional Irish, American country, and folk strains, they create a sound that has something f...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 113
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of acoustic sounds with The Tinker Boys Trio. Melding influences of traditional Irish, American country, and folk strains, they create a sound that has something for all followers of acoustic music! Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level. Agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://w...

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.

Double Sided Etching

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use center engrave on the laser cutter to create a double sided etch. Register. MakerLab. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use center engrave on the laser cutter to create a double sided etch. Register. MakerLab.

 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.