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Name: McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-03-31
Location: Barrington Area Library

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Time	Sun (3/23)	Mon (3/24)	Tue (3/25)	Wed (3/26)	Thu (3/27)	Fri (3/28)
All Day	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 "Just For Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025 All Day 2/1 - 3/31 Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 "Just For Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Day 2/1 - 3/31 Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: None Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: We are so excited to once again invite you to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! From February 1 to March 31, 2025, take a tour of our area libraries to see what they have to offer.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. 9to5: The Story of a Movement! Virtual Documentary Screening All Day 3/21 - 3/23 Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Event Details: Please use the following link to register:
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Story Time Dance Party 10:00am - 10:45am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Program Type: Story Time Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Bop to the beat and share some stories! Drop in. Meeting Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Sensory Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: All ages w/caregiver Join us for a sensory play experience that includes a variety of activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Program Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cooks with Books Book Club: Tea Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Side B Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Enjoy tea and conversation as we delve in to the history of high tea. Please note that this event has been moved from afternoon to late morning. Register. Meeting Room.	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. Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School 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. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Event Details: All ages w/caregiver The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Drop in. Meeting Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Miniature Horse and Therapy Dog Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Program Type: Story Time Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.
11 am				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. Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 11:30am - 12:30pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School 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. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Event Details: All ages w/caregiver The Traveling World of Reptiles will provide an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Drop in. Meeting Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Slime Time (Gr K-8) 1:30pm - 2:15pm Children, Elementary, Middle School Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-8 Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bring Your Own Craft 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Atrium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit Required Seats Remaining: 18 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 recurring monthly event. Café. Register for a reminder or drop in. This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Scrabble 1:00pm - 3:00pm Just For Seniors, Adults Required This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Zimmerman Room Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Kids for Kindness (Gr 2-5) 1:30pm - 2:15pm Children, Elementary Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Positive Affirmation Boxes 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. 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. Introduction to Beekeeping 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Side B Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 47 Event Details: Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees. Register. Meeting Room	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. Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap 2:00pm - 4:00pm Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults Required 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. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to five, or individually. Meeting Room.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Perler Beads: Cute Animals (Gr 6-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Middle School This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Grades 6-8 Pop in and make some adorable, simple animal designs with Perler Beads! Or, be creative and make your own designs! All materials supplied. Drop in. Program Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children, Birth to PreK This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver. Bond with your baby as we share rhymes and songs to build early language skills. Drop in. Story Room. Disclaimer(s) Story Times Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Slime Time (Gr K-8) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Children, Elementary, Middle School Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-8 Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room.	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. Art Studio (Gr K-8) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School 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. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Event Details: All ages w/caregiver. Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Drop in. Program Room. Disclaimer(s) Youth Services Drop-In Events Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Crafting for a Cause 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Elementary Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: All ages w/adult This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Positive Affirmation Boxes 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver) 6:00pm - 6:45pm Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: PreK-5 w/caregiver. Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Barrington Area Library Room: Meeting Room Side A Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 31 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. March 13 – Medicare Basics

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