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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.
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.
Feb-Mar
2025
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
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
9to5: The Story of a Movement! Virtual Documentary Screening
All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Adults
Library Branch:
Virtual Program
Event Details:
Please use the following link to register:
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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.
Mar
24
2025
Mon
Story Time Dance Party
10:00am - 10:45am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Sensory Playtime
10:00am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Cooks with Books Book Club: Tea Time
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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.
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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.
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.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles
10:00am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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.
Mar
28
2025
Fri
Miniature Horse and Therapy Dog Story Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
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11 am |
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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.
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.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles
11:30am - 12:30pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
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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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Slime Time (Gr K-8)
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Bring Your Own Craft
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Atrium
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
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.
This event is in the "Just For Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Senior Scrabble
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Age Group:
Just For Seniors,
Adults
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
Kids for Kindness (Gr 2-5)
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children,
Elementary
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
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
24
2025
Mon
Positive Affirmation Boxes
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Introduction to Beekeeping
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side B
Required
Seats Remaining:
48
Event Details:
Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees. Register. Meeting Room
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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.
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults
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.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults
Required
Seats Remaining:
22
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.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Mar
24
2025
Mon
Perler Beads: Cute Animals (Gr 6-8)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children,
Middle School
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver)
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children,
Birth to PreK
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.
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Slime Time (Gr K-8)
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
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.
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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.
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.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Art Studio (Gr K-8)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary,
Middle School
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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.
Mar
28
2025
Fri
Lego Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Mar
24
2025
Mon
Crafting for a Cause
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
24
2025
Mon
Positive Affirmation Boxes
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
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.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side A
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
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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