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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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Family Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.
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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Family Story Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)
10:00am - 10:30am
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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor 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 "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)
10:30am - 11:00am
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 12 – 24 months w/caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor 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.
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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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)
10:00am - 10:30am
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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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 "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)
10:30am - 11:00am
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 2 – 3 years w/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. 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.
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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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Art Play
10:00am - 10:45am
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. Through process-oriented, open-ended art, kids explore their imaginations and develop creative thinking skills. Mess-makers welcome! 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.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Spring Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
All ages w/caregiver Get ready for spring with stories, songs, and rhymes. Register. Story 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver)
11:00am - 11:30am
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 3 – 5 w/caregiver. Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers. 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.
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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.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Springtime Craft
11:00am - 11:45am
Children,
Birth to PreK
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Let your creativity bloom with an art activity for all ages. Drop in. Program Room.
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12 pm |
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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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Sewing Machine Basics
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.
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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Communicating in a Crisis
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side A
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Communication in Crisis: Empowering the “Sandwich Generation” to navigate communication with children and aging parents in times of adversity.
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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Parent Playdate (Ages 0-18 months w/caregiver)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children,
Birth to PreK
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK
Event Details:
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.
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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.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Discovery Center: Hands on Space Activities
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Grades K – 8 Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
Apr
15
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.
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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.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Discovery Center: Hands on Space Activities
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary,
Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
Grades K – 8 Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. 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.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
All About Animals: Sharks (Gr K-2)
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Grades K-2. Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program 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.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Elementary,
Middle School
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Crochet 101 (Gr 5-8)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary,
Middle School
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Elementary,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Grades 5 – 8 Learn the very basics of crocheting and create a bookmark. 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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Board of Trustees Budget, Finance and Levy Committee Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Event Details:
Budget, Finance and Levy Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room.
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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Sewing Machine Basics
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
MakerLab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Author Lisa Grunwald-The Irresistible Henry House
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
78
Event Details:
Join author Lisa Grunwald on Zoom as she talks about her book, The Irresistible Henry House and the research into the use of "practice babies" by Home Economics departments of colleges and universities from the early 1900s through the 196
Disclaimer(s)
Virtual Programs
Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.
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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.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Goodnight Story Time
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Birth to PreK,
Elementary
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
LIT: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
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. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Monday, April 14, 7 PM
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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Zimmerman Room
Event Details:
Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in the Zimmerman Room on the mezzanine level.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side A
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
Join Chef Shawn Bork as he discusses the health benefits and focus of Ayurveda in the kitchen.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Food Expo: Cupcake Decorating
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room Side A
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Learn cupcake decorating techniques with this hands-on presentation from Jen Paleracio of Lean Bella's Kitchen.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Pruning for Summer Success
Library Branch:
Barrington Area Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
44
Event Details:
Learn basic pruning techniques and timing with horticulturist Katrina Lewin from the Morton Arboretum. We’ll also cover how to care for trees and shrubs through the spring and into the summer heat. Meeting Room. Register.
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