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MakerLab: Open Shop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

MakerLab: Open Shop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Bring in an example or idea to share with your fellow makers in a collaborative, maker-led session

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Zoom Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get an introduction or a refresher on using Zoom for your virtual meetings.

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour, as ESO Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst shares personal insights about the upcoming concert program. Register. Meeting Room.

Bring Your Own Craft

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Mini Book Nooks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

Mini Book Nooks

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a cozy book nook with a recycled mint tin and a fun mix of materials. Bring your own mini decorations to make it uniquely yours. Ages 14+. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

FamilySearch, AI, and You

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn all about familysearch.org and its experimental AI feature, enabling you to search deeds, wills, and probate records. Unearth previously unknown and unindexed records and fill in your family tree! Register. Meeting Room. 

Laser Etched Seed Box

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Seed Library Launch is almost here! Design a small box to hold your seed packets or any other trinkets. 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Laser Etched Seed Box

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Seed Library Launch is almost here! Design a small box to hold your seed packets or any other trinkets. 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Make The Most of MakerLab Appointments

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Having trouble finishing a project during a MakerLab appointment? Learn techniques to bring ready-to-produce files into MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Make The Most of MakerLab Appointments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Having trouble finishing a project during a MakerLab appointment? Learn techniques to bring ready-to-produce files into MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.