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Family Planting Day

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your little ones, and we’ll teach them how to plant a garden. Work side by side with Master Gardeners. Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Bring your little ones, and we’ll teach them how to plant a garden. Work side by side with Master Gardeners. Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

 

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 Planting Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

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

Sewing Machine Basics: Lavender Scented Sachet

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B.

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.

Sewing Machine Basics: Lavender Scented Sachet

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B.

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.

When I'm 64: Medicare Basics

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
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. M...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 or Virtual.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
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: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

This event is in the "Children" 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.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Gardening with Kids

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30-10 we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10-11, we’ll focus on a specific gardening topic. Meets weekly starting Tuesday, May 28, weather permitting.

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

Excel Basics

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the very simple basics in Excel and how to search the right resources to learn more. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn the very simple basics in Excel and how to search the right resources to learn more. Register. Meeting Room B.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooks with Books: Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What are your favorite dishes to serve and eat for this colorful and festive holiday? Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What are your favorite dishes to serve and eat for this colorful and festive holiday? Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Drug Plans

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
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. M...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.

May 20 – Medicare Basics

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

The Art of Ikebana

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in this lecture and demo from the Japanese Culture Center as they walk us through the traditional art of flower arranging known as ikebana. Register. Meeting Room....

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in this lecture and demo from the Japanese Culture Center as they walk us through the traditional art of flower arranging known as ikebana. Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooks with Books : Low Carb Cooking

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy this cooking video from Kristyn Slick, focusing on low carb cooking. Register. Virtual.  

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Enjoy this cooking video from Kristyn Slick, focusing on low carb cooking. Register. Virtual.

 

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 "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.

Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the season of sunshine at this all-ages outdoor event! Register for a reminder email or drop in. What's happening? Summer Reading sign-...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 435
Event Details:

Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the season of sunshine at this all-ages outdoor event! Register for a reminder email or drop in.

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

Sewing: Cactus Pincushion

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, then put your skills to the test to sew a cactus pincushion. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, then put your skills to the test to sew a cactus pincushion. Register. Meeting Room B.

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

Sewing: Cactus Pincushion

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, then put your skills to the test to sew a cactus pincushion. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, then put your skills to the test to sew a cactus pincushion. Register. Meeting Room B.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Advantage Plans

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa.

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different Medicare topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Children" 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.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Pruning

Tuesday, June 4, 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: 16
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please register at the following link: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known ad...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Please register at the following link: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa Join Bacoa and the Alzheimer's Association's Dan Briscoe, Vice President of Wealth Management for Byline Bank, and learn the costs of caregiving and ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

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

250th Anniversary: James Madison

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter 2026 marks the Quarter-Millennial of the United States – let’s celebrate! Author, actor, and ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter

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

Family Photo Tile Craft

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the rest. Register. Conference Room.

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 Personnel Committee Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personnel Committee 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.bal...

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

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

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

Family Photo Tile Craft

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the...

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:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the rest. Register. Conference Room.

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.

LIT: The Violin Conspiracy

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.