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Personalized Can Coolers

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Personalized Can Coolers

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Lotus Lantern Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Participants will also learn about Korea’s unique history and...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Create a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Participants will also learn about Korea’s unique history and culture and view a short documentary film.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Crafting in the Garden

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Blue background, text reads Community: Let's Grow Together

Non-Profit Know-How: Maximizing (In)Kindness

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program. She'll teach us how ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program.

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
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 monthly event o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 monthly event on 4th Wednesdays.

Babysitting 101

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources. Partic...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources.

Be SMART: Prevent Firearm Accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including how to talk to other caregivers about gun safety.

Glass Etching with the Laser Cutter

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover best practices for etching glass with the library’s laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Discover best practices for etching glass with the library’s laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Glass Etching with the Laser Cutter

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover best practices for etching glass with the library’s laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Discover best practices for etching glass with the library’s laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Hooray For Halfway

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages Celebrate being halfway done with 2024 Summer Reading by making your buttons you’ve earned, a special button, crafts and fun activities for the whole family! Haven’t si...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages

3D Printing at the Library

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the process to find and submit your own 3D print files! Register. MakerLab. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn the process to find and submit your own 3D print files! Register. MakerLab. 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/librar...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/library-board

Teaching Garden Workshop: Kid Friendly Gardening

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Colored stripes in background, text reading Second Fridays, black and white drawings of musical instruments

Second Fridays: The John Behling & Kehsin Xu Duo

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Kehsin and John play jazz, bossa novas, and lively jazz arrangements of pop tunes. They perform regularly at Le Piano, The Dock, and many private events throughout the Chicago area...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 128
Event Details:

Kehsin and John play jazz, bossa novas, and lively jazz arrangements of pop tunes. They perform regularly at Le Piano, The Dock, and many private events throughout the Chicago area. Register. Meeting Room.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Three Sisters and Square Foot Gardening

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Movie Night: Won't You Be My Neighbor

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Wear your cozy cardigan and favorite sneakers for a screening of the Mister Rogers documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor. Light refreshments served. Rated PG-13. Register. Meeting ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Wear your cozy cardigan and favorite sneakers for a screening of the Mister Rogers documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor. Light refreshments served. Rated PG-13. Register. Meeting Room.

Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the blooming colors of summer! Join us as we gather with a meditation on the connection of colors and the energy centers of the body. We will then explore the colors of t...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate the blooming colors of summer! Join us as we gather with a meditation on the connection of colors and the energy centers of the body.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Growing and Harvesting Herbs

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle Craft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Like jigsaw puzzles? Make your own using our sublimation printer. Choose from several designs and we'll help you fuse the image onto a pre-cut jigsaw puzzle. Register. Conference R...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Like jigsaw puzzles? Make your own using our sublimation printer. Choose from several designs and we'll help you fuse the image onto a pre-cut jigsaw puzzle. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle Craft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Like jigsaw puzzles? Make your own using our sublimation printer. Choose from several designs and we'll help you fuse the image onto a pre-cut jigsaw puzzle. Register. Conference R...

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

Like jigsaw puzzles? Make your own using our sublimation printer. Choose from several designs and we'll help you fuse the image onto a pre-cut jigsaw puzzle. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
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 monthly event o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 monthly event on 4th Wednesdays.

Trivia: Olympics Edition

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let the games begin! Test your knowledge of all things sports, games, and olympics in this Jeopardy style trivia night. Register as a team of up to six or individually and we’ll ad...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Let the games begin! Test your knowledge of all things sports, games, and olympics in this Jeopardy style trivia night. Register as a team of up to six or individually and we’ll add you to a team. Meeting Room.

Puzzle Party

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: we provide the puzzles, you bring your friends or make new ones while working on puzzles together. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: we provide the puzzles, you bring your friends or make new ones while working on puzzles together. Register. Meeting Room.