Upcoming Events

All ages w/caregiver.

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

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

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. 

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

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

Enjoy a relaxing morning with instructor Karen Fotopoulos.

Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver

Join us for a cup of coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. Story Room.

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

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

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.

Grades K-2

Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert. Register. Program Room. 

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

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.

All ages w/caregiver.

Join us for a special story time during your birthday month and we’ll celebrate YOU with stories, songs, and a craft! Register with the birthday child’s name. Program Room.

All ages w/caregiver.

Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program Room.

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 27, weather permitting.

An introduction to Google Drive. MakerLab.

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meeting Room.

Let's talk produce!  Come ready to talk about your favorite salads/dressing and make one of your own to take home!

All ages w/caregiver 

Get ready for a hilariously delightful time as your favorite librarians step into the spotlight for a puppet show! Drop in. Zimmerman Room.  

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Stop by the library for a place to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our large meeting room will be reserved from 3 - 9 PM just for high school students!