A New Year of Possibility at the Barrington Public Library

January always feels like a fresh page. Some people love resolutions, others pick a word for the year, and plenty of us are simply trying to slow down and add a little more meaning to our days. However you choose to begin, the Barrington Public Library is one of the easiest places to find your footing.

There’s something comforting about walking through those doors in the middle of winter. Maybe you wander the shelves and take home a book you didn’t even know you were looking for. Maybe you grab a museum pass and plan a bright spot on your calendar. Maybe you stop by a concert or author talk and end up chatting with someone you’ve never met. Little things, but they often change the whole tone of a week.

The Friends Behind the Magic

Behind all of that is a lot of community effort. The Friends of the Barrington Public Library help make so much of what you see and enjoy possible. Between volunteer hours, donated books, craft kits, and our big seasonal sales, the Friends fund the majority of the programs that bring people together.

An Invitation to Explore

So, if your new year includes a desire for more connection, more creativity, more curiosity, or simply more moments that feel good, please visit the library! Let yourself explore something new. Let yourself be surprised. And let this be the start of a year filled with small, meaningful moments that remind you why Barrington feels like home.

Here’s to a warm and wonderful year ahead!

By Bonnie Aspen, Resident and Friends of the Barrington Public Library Board Member