Welcome to Library Community Stories  

November invites us to slow down and notice the power of gathering. Around family tables, at community events, and within the welcoming walls of our library, we come together to share more than just a meal or a story - we share gratitude. In times when the wider world can feel divided, these simple acts of gathering remind us that what unites us is stronger than what separates us. Gratitude That Connects Us Gratitude has a way of shifting our perspective. Instead of focusing

Our Biggest Book Sale Ever - Thank You!

Congratulations to Friends of the Barrington Public Library Scholarship winner

A July Community Tradition

Community participation helps our library thrive.

Free & Discounted Museum Passes to many Museums, Parks and other cultural institutions

Where is a special place where stories come alive, imaginations soar, and community bonds are nurtured? 

Get Ready to Say "WOW" In the digital age, a library’s website is more than just a portal to its catalog. It’s a map to the world—a tool...

We've heard countless heartfelt stories from community members about their love for our Barrington Public Library. These reflections reveal the deep connection individuals have with our library

Celebrating Creativity Across Generations At 94 years old, Renee Lipson continues to demonstrate how art has the power to draw people...

The library is the heart and soul of a community’s intellectual and cultural life, serving as much more than a building filled with...

A Library Beyond Books The Barrington Library is more than just a building filled with books; it is a dynamic community hub that empowers...

Entering the doors of the Barrington Library is like receiving a “magic pass to another world.  Our library is a caring environment...

The universe is conspiring in my favor…always. Serendipity brought my family to Barrington. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines...

Fashion Design 101 was a six-week workshop held from January 29th through March 11th in the Barrington Public Library’s Makerspace Studio...

Following my previous article, ‘Where Unwanted Books Find Second Life,’ featured in the August issue of Greet Barrington, I embarked on a...

By Tanya Paglia, Young Adult Librarian Last fall, I stumbled across a 2021 video of a Christian Dior fashion show inspired by a tarot...

By Chuck Van Sluyter, President, Friends of the Barrington Public Library As our new nation slowly emerged from the American...

BY MERLE “MAGI” GREEN, RESIDENT Where do we—the lovers of the Barrington Public Library—begin? February was Library Lovers Month and in a...

BY MERLE ANN GREEN Friends of the Library Annual Sales Bring Together All Walks of Life Curiosity filled the second floor of our library...