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When I'm 64: Medicare Basics

Wednesday, May 7, 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: 40
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 7 – Medicare Basics

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pick Your Perfect Plant Walking Tour

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet us at Knupper's Flower & Garden at 1811 N Rand Rd in Palatine for a walking tour with horticulturalist and nursery manager Alison Johnson. Learn which plants are best suit...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Meet us at Knupper's Flower & Garden at 1811 N Rand Rd in Palatine for a walking tour with horticulturalist and nursery manager Alison Johnson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Advantage Plans

Thursday, May 8, 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: 40
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 7 – Medicare Basics

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: 111
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 "Adults" group.

LIT: None of This is True

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Adult Services librarians to discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.None of This is True by Lisa JewellMonday, May 12, 7 PM

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Monday, May 12, 7 PM

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 "Adults" group.

Non-Profit Know-How: Fill Your Cup

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Discover and share new ways to avoid burnout and stay engaged and energized for your organization's mission and yourself. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Discover and share new ways to avoid burnout and stay engaged and energized for your organization's mission and yourself. 

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: 2
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Na...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Teaching Garden Spring Cleanup

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Let’s get outside! Work side by side with local Master Gardeners and learn what gardens need to prepare them for planting. Registration suggested.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let’s get outside! Work side by side with local Master Gardeners and learn what gardens need to prepare them for planting. Registration suggested.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cover to Cover: This is Happiness

Wednesday, May 14, 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 This is Happiness by Niall Williams. Register. Meeting R...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Adult Services Librarian Whitney to discuss popular titles in an afternoon book club for adults. This month we'll read This is Happiness by Niall Williams. Register. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monet Lives!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to participate with Jim Parks in this interactive presentation on the life of Claude Monet.

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

Get ready to participate with Jim Parks in this interactive presentation on the life of Claude Monet.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans

Thursday, May 15, 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: 38
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 7 – Medicare Basics

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

Friday, May 16, 2025 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:

All ages w/caregiverBring 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: 23
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver
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 "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 Planting Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
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: Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Mental Health Fair Keynote

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, author of While You Were Out: an Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence; Teri La...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, author of While You Were Out: an Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence; Teri Latter, NAMI Illinois, and Mandy Burbank, licensed clinical

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

Mental Health Resource Fair

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Barrington Rotary.Learn about local non-profit resources that support mental wellness.Drop-in or register for a reminder. Only one registration needed per...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 148
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Barrington Rotary.

Learn about local non-profit resources that support mental wellness.

Drop-in or register for a reminder. Only one registration needed per family. 

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

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

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

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. 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.

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

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

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. 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 "Adults" group.

Yoga

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing morning with instructor Karen Fotopoulos.

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

Enjoy a relaxing morning with instructor Karen Fotopoulos.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Chris Shade will lead us through a guided meditation, with an opportunity to ask questions after.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

It's Mental Health May! Chris Shade will lead us through a guided meditation, with an opportunity to ask questions after.  

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

E-Book Accessibility

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

From eBooks to audiobooks, see how reading can be more accessible on your device. Register.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

From eBooks to audiobooks, see how reading can be more accessible on your device. Register.

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

Paint It @ BALibrary: Springtime Lovebugs

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages ...

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

Let your creativity bloom with this heartwarming scene! Art instructor Ivy will show you how, step by step. Dress for a mess! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Ages 14+. Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Panel on Aging in Place

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join community experts for a thoughtful discussion on different resources available to Seniors looking to Age in Place. Presenters include: Pam Pellizzari, Memory Programs Manager,...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join community experts for a thoughtful discussion on different resources available to Seniors looking to Age in Place.