Barrington Area Library

28 reviews

+1 (847) 382-1300

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media:scape meeting room at the Barrington Area Library.

Kids can build and create in the Imagination Playground at the Barrington Area Library.

Ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Barrington Area Library.

Adult computer lab at the renovated Barrington Area Library.

Lego room. Even the walls are made of Lego!

505 N Northwest Hwy

Barrington, IL 60010

+1 (847) 382-1300

http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org

Barrington Area Library was founded in 1915 and is located in Barrington, Ill. Its teen section offers books on various topics, including adventure, classics, fantasies, folk and fairy tales, historical fiction, mystery, poetry, science fiction and short stories. The library has a wide collection of kid s catalogue that includes several topics, such as alphabet books, ancient civilizations, autobiographies, read aloud books and picture dictionaries. It also provides several outreach services, including book drop and delivery service, homebound delivery and librarian road shows. The library offers computer classes in computer basics, Windows fundamentals, PowerPoint and Internet access. Barrington Area Library additionally provides book bag program for preschools and schools.

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3.528 reviews

Karen C.

7/5/2024

Another day of learning at the Barrington Library! I walked the Teaching Garden and along the StoryWalk! Naomi Osaka's new book was interesting and inspiring. It won't disappoint.

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Ian M.

1/6/2024

I recently booked and attended a piano recital at the Barrington Area Library. I was captivated by the harmonious tunes the students played on the Kawaii baby grand piano. The library's hotspot...

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Karen W.

11/5/2022

If you have children this is such a fun library. If you are the type to shake your fist at tiny tykes and shout at them to get off your lawn, perhaps it's not as pleasant of an experience though...

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Melissa J.

3/24/2023

My review is based only on the children's department which is fantastic. The librarians are very friendly and welcomed us when we walked in. They have lots of fun, interactive activities for kids...

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Brian G.

3/31/2018

Fantastic kids area is a lifesaver to get the kids running around during the long Chicago winters. Giant light bright, slide, lego zone, life sized blocks, electronic games and more.

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