It’s been 8 months since the Barrington Area Library began its renovation project – wow! Time doesn’t so much fly as SOAR these days. 🙂 We’ve been very fortunate. Very few mishaps
When I was 11 years old, my parents finally broke down and bought me the guitar I’d pestered them about for ages. It was a really simple, inexpensive acoustic guitar, but mastering
The first time you meet Father Chris Ciastoń, the new associate pastor at St. Anne Catholic Community in Barrington, he will warn you about his “South Side” accent. No, Father Chris is
Have you ever been to a New Mexico Hatch Chile Roast? Here’s your chance! Heinen’s Fine Foods will be firing up their roaster this weekend and is inviting us to the 2-day
In the past week, we’ve had glorious weather, a community pool party and an outdoor jazz festival, yet there’s no denying that back to school season is drawing near. As part of
“Pool Party.” I can’t think of another phrase that conjures up summertime family fun better than that one! Families had a blast at the 20th annual Duck Race and Pool Party this
Every other Friday, a peculiar phenomenon descends upon Barrington, You see them in the streets – a little weary-eyed, but determined, clutching a wallet or purse, walking or driving through these familiar
A few days ago, when I wrote about the Jazz Patio & Wine Festival in Deer Park, I mentioned that another awesome music event was coming to Barrington. On Sunday, August 18,
From bike and train safety to mock sobriety tests to canine police dog demos, area law enforcement officers were sure to cover all the safety bases for this year’s National Night out
Liz is letting the library take over 365 Barrington this week (woohoo!) and maybe it’s a weird coincidence, but she’s asked me to write two posts about live music in our community
Always up on the latest trends in technology, The Barrington Area Library is helping patrons get techie with a series of upcoming classes about how to use those new e-Readers that you
There’s a new book club in town that’s a little more social than serious—which is perfect if you’re a reader who likes to enjoy a cocktail or two over discussions of plot
If you currently belong to or have always wanted to join a book club, there’s a cool event happening at the Barrington Area Library this Friday night that will help you connect
Here’s a great reason to unleash your inner bookworm! Buy a book and YOU’LL GET THE SECOND BOOK FREE at this weekend’s giant used book sale at the Barrington Area Library. The
They’re loyal. They’re furry. And they’re really good listeners! Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they can also be a kid’s best audience. The Barrington Area Library is hosting “Read to Rover”