Book Bag Program for Schools, Governmental Units, Non-Profit Organizations, and Businesses
The book bag program is an outreach service available for schools, preschools, governmental units, non-profit organizations, and businesses in the Barrington Public Library District. Library staff provides supplementary materials for classrooms or groups and arranges for delivery and pickup of the materials. A librarian will contact you after your request is received to set up your delivery schedule. Please allow one week's notice.
Request an Elementary or Middle School Loan
Please contact us with any additional requests.
Teachers in Barrington area schools are invited to give their students 24/7 access to their assignments.
Contact us if you are a local teacher and you would like to post an assignment on this page. Our librarians will add links to appropriate materials and reference databases that your students can use from home or at the library.
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In person
Librarians in Adult Services and Youth Services are available to answer your questions during the following hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 - 5 PM
Over the phone
Librarians in Adult Services and Youth Services are available to answer your questions during library hours.
Phone: 847-382-1300
Via text message
Send a text message to 847-393-4542. We'll respond during library hours.
By appointment
Get personalized help with research and technology questions - use the email links on this page to set up an appointment that's convenient for you.
Search the Library's Web Resources
Click Research and choose an online resource (they are organized by topic) for current information from newspapers and magazines.