Vicki Rakowski, current Head of Operations for the Barrington Area Library, will step into a new role as the Library’s Executive Director
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In honor of the 18th annual No Name-Calling Week held January 18th – 22nd, 2021, four Barrington organizations are partnering with the Barrington
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Way back in 2010 we started posting one “thing to do” each day in Barrington, and we’re excited to announce that in
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Award-winning vocalist Peter Oprisko & his rhythm section will perform romantic songs of yesteryear in a special Valentine’s Day concert at the
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The Barrington Area Library’s “Second Fridays” series returns for a first performance of the new year featuring the Chicago Diamond Trio. This
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Have you heard about TED, the nonprofit, global phenomenon devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading? Its goal is to make great ideas accessible
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Love being first to know about a great new find, an undiscovered treasure? Are you the kind of reader who goes through
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When Ara Bonsignore received his first LEGO kit at the age of five, a passion was sparked. He built the entire project
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For the last five years, the Barrington Area Library, like many libraries around the world, has offered a “One Book” reading selection.
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It’s no secret that Barrington is full of amazing authors and storytellers. From novelists to poets to historians, many Barrington area authors
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It’s been way too long since I’ve written a Books & Beyond post on behalf of the Barrington Area Library! Since we
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Sunday morning – it’s a phrase that conjures up peacefulness and restoration, whether those things arise from sleeping in, or taking advantage
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Hi – I’m Lizzy Klinnert, one of the Adult Services Librarians at the Barrington Area Library! Like some of the other library
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When I knew the library was going to be taking over 365 Barrington for a few days, I kept trying to think
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When I am out and about in the community, I’m occasionally stunned (maybe depressed is a better word) by what people don’t
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