Adult Services Volunteer
Have an interest in local history? Enjoy working with computers and technology? Four volunteers are needed to help with scanning and making historical photos and documents available on our Web site and in the library. Days and hours are flexible - however, a commitment to a mutually agreeable schedule will be expected through the duration of the project.
Duties may include any of the following - on your application ("Additional Skills" section), please tell us if you have experience with any of these tasks (we can train you on less-familiar skills):
Computer Skills:
Creating and editing documents using Microsoft programs.
Using HTML to create and/or edit Web pages.
Using Adobe Acrobat Pro to create and/or edit PDFs using a Mac.
Photo Editing/Sound Editing Skills:
Using digital cameras to capture images.
Using Microsoft Office Picture Manager or other photo editing software.
Using Flickr to upload, edit and tag photos.
Using Roxio and/or Garage Band to record narration.
Archiving skills:
Indexing of historical materials to assist with our newspaper archives
Transcribing historical documents
Scanning of documents
Application:
To apply for these volunteer positions, please complete the volunteer application (PDF) and return via email to volunteer@balibrary.org. A representative may contact only the volunteer applicants that meet our current criteria.
Please be aware of the following important items:
- All accepted volunteers age 18 and older are required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to starting volunteer work.
- Volunteers are not paid positions and are not a promise for paid positions.
- The Barrington Area Library does not accept volunteers for community service hours, under the age of 16 or for special needs cases due to the independent nature of the projects.
What will it look like when finished? What are the benefits of the renovation project?
See the architect's renderings of the first and second floors to get a widescreen look at the newly renovated library.
First floor (Youth Services, Atrium, Popular Materials, Technology and Business Centers, Circulation, Staff Offices)Second floor (Adult Print and Reference, New Teen Area, Reading Commons, Library Administration, Staff Offices)
See the Site Plan and Building Design presentation as a slideshow.
Read a brief description outlining some of the benefits of the renovation project. Read a detailed press release containing information about the renovation.
Proposed Schedule of Overall Project PhasingPhasing Plan with Color DetailProject Budget Breakdown from Construction Management FirmSite Plan and Building Design Review from February 20, 2013 Board of Trustees Meeting (large PDF - may take time to download)
March 15, 2012 press release announcing the Board of Trustees' approval of the renovation project (including background information concerning the renovation project)
Renovation Strategies from Strategic Facilities Plan
Engberg Anderson Executive Summary
Engberg Anderson presentation from May 14, 2012, Committee of the Whole Meeting - Plan Options
Engberg Anderson written summary, proposed floor plans and renderings from Schematic Design Phase presentation at August 13, 2012, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Engberg Anderson presentation (large PDF file, may take awhile to download) and proposed floor plans from November 7, 2012, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Estimate Summary. Includes cost breakdown and brief descriptions of each aspect of the project.
After several months of study and consideration, the Barrington Area Library trustees unanimously voted to move forward on plans to renovate the 33-year-old library facility. The vote took place at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012.
On this page, we will post news about the project, progress updates, and photos of the work as it moves along.
October 20, 2014: Good news! The audiovisual equipment is now ready in all of the library's public meeting rooms and coffee service is now available for groups using the first floor Meeting Room (full room or A/B) and Zimmerman Room. See the meeting room/Zimmerman Room policies page for complete details.
June 22, 2014: The library celebrated its grand reopening with a very special community event, The Remix! Almost 1,200 residents visited the library that day and enjoyed tours, entertainment, refreshments and plenty of time to explore all of the new spaces and features of the library. A few finishing construction touches are still in the works, including audiovisual equipment for Meeting Rooms, coffeemakers, etc.
If you missed The Remix, here's an informational slideshow that guests watched that day, to learn more about the library and its renovation into a truly 21st century community asset.
Click the YouTube icon to watch the slideshow in HD quality.
May 28, 2014: The library reached another renovation milestone today, as the new Business & Technology Center opened on the first floor. The area is not fully complete, but presently includes small group study rooms, a computer lab, private Business Cubicles, and media:scape collaborative meeting rooms. Soon to come: a MakerLab, Digital Studio, and 10-person conference room. Stop by and take a tour around this new, comfortable, and highly functional space. Make it your new office-away-from-the-office.
The final phase of renovation will be the completion of meeting rooms A & B and the Zimmerman Room. We know the availability of meeting space is a high priority to the community, and we hope to make the rooms available to the public very soon. We are nearing the finish line!
April 24, 2014: Beginning around Tuesday, April 29, the DVD collections will be moved into their new, permanent home on the first floor. During the move, there will be times when only library staff will have access to the DVDs. If you're coming over for a movie, please allow some extra time for the staff to locate what you need.
During the following week, new furnishings will arrive for our new Business & Technology Center on the first floor as well.
April 18, 2014: The final phase is going as planned. The meeting rooms and our new Business and Technology Center are under construction. Roof repairs are also taking place. During the week of April 28, furnishings and fixtures will arrive for the Business and Technology Center. We also expect that the new Media Browsing area on the first floor will be finished, so DVDs will be moved out of the Zimmerman Room.
Looking for a quiet place to work or study? Try the new areas on the second floor. Lots of light, lots of quiet, comfortable space (and lots of outlets, too!).
Watch our progress - the end is in sight!
March 28, 2014: We are well into the fourth and final phase of our renovation project. Things are moving along quickly and we remain on schedule for the renovation to be complete some time in May 2014.
What is currently under construction?
The first floor meeting rooms are being completely remodeled. Rest assured, we will let you know as soon as meeting rooms can be booked for your club or organization.
New restrooms are being added to the atrium.
An Internet cafe will also be created in the library atrium.
The area next to Youth Services will become a media browsing collection (movies and music). The hold pick-up area will then be improved.
Beyond the media browsing area will be the new Business and Technology Centers.
When the DVD collections are moved out of the Zimmerman Room, it will also be completely renovated.
On the second floor, the Young Adult game room is just about ready.
The plastic will soon be removed from the Reading Commons, so visitors will have a nice view overlooking the atrium.
Additional work in the adult fiction/nonfiction area should be complete soon.
New signage for these areas will also arrive in coming weeks.
NEW - February 19, 2014: it's another busy week with lots of activity and some service disruption.
Some Adult Services computers have been moved to the second floor, temporarily housed in one of the study rooms.
Fewer PCs will be available during this time. Laptops will still be available for checkout.
The Media Lab equipment will no longer be available until our renovation project is complete. This is expected to take 1-3 months.
Adult fiction books are being moved up to the second floor.
Adult media (DVDs and music CDs) will be temporarily moved into the Zimmerman Room, on the library's mezzanine level. Take the elevator to floor 1R or use the new stair tower for easy access.
We'll keep you posted as progress continues.
February 4, 2014: As we prepare for renovation work in the library atrium, the temporary Customer Service Desk has been moved a little farther into the building. We're just around the corner, waiting to help you.
January 31, 2014: The library renovation project has moved into phase four and is on schedule for completion in May of 2014.
Around the week of February 17, expect more activity and occasional disruption.
The remaining books for adults will need to be moved into their new home on the second floor.
Adult computers will also be moved. There will be a period of time when the adult computing area will simply not be available. This includes the Media Lab computer and equipment. 
In the coming weeks, the lobby entranceway will also be restructured as construction work begins in that part of the library. Be alert for "lane changes."
January 16, 2014: In addition to our new Youth Services department opening on the first floor, other changes have been taking place.
1) The automated check-in stations are back in service! We know how much you like knowing that your items are immediately checked in and being able to print a receipt.
2) The Hold Pick-Up Area has been moved back into the Circulation area, next to the Check-In stations.
3) New Books for adults and magazines have been moved up to the second floor. Take the stair tower or the elevator, and someone at the Reference Desk will be happy to help you.
4) A new Vending Cafe is available for your use, with a wide variety of snacks, plus hot and cold beverages.
January 15, 2014
Our new Youth Services department is open and waiting for you! After several years of planning and a few months of construction, the new department is now open on the first floor of the library. Prepare to be amazed at what you'll find: interactive, museum-quality learning experiences, computers and iPads, and, very soon, a gaming area and media lab just for younger users. Oh yes, and LOTS of books, too! Finishing touches are still being put in place, but stop by soon to explore and enjoy the new space.
January 8, 2014: our new Youth Services department will be arriving soon!
We hope you've been exploring and enjoying the new spaces we've opened up for you on the library's second floor.
From January 10-14, expect some disruption as we begin the move into our new Youth Services department on the first floor.
Shelves of books have to be tagged, packed and then moved. Furnishings, computers and other items have to be relocated. This means that there will be times when books, computers and other items for children and teens may not be available, or you will have to ask a staff person to retrieve items for you. Expect the biggest disruption on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14 - children's books, computers and iPads, and play areas will not be available on those days.
The good news? We will be waiting to welcome you into the wonderful new spaces we've created for children and teens on Wednesday, January 15. We thank you for your patience and we can't wait to show you around!
November 20, 2013: Good news - the elevator is back in service! We thank you for your patience as we waited for the repairs and then the inspection. We now have a safe and reliable way to transport you up to the second floor and back down again.
November 12, 2013: We continue to wait for a final inspection of the elevator. We appreciate your patience, as this step of the renovation project has taken considerably longer than anticipated. Rest assured we will reopen the elevator as soon as it has passed inspection and is safe for use.
October 2013: Phase Three has begun. Many changes, some temporary, some permanent, will be coming this month. As always, if you cannot find what you need here at the library, please ask someone for assistance.
What's changing?
1) The Circulation desk has been moved into the atrium. You can pick up items on hold right in the atrium.
2) The Circulation staff workroom has been temporarily relocated into Meeting Room B.
3) Items that were in Meeting Room B, like children's books and DVDs, are now available for checkout near the Popular Materials Desk on the first floor.
4) New restrooms (with some temporary fixtures) are open on both the first and second floors. Additional first floor restrooms will open later in the construction process. The current first floor restrooms may seem hard to find - keep in mind the bookshelves in that area will soon be moved away, and that group of restrooms will become part of the new Youth Services department.
5) The automatic check-in sorter will be temporarily shut down beginning Monday, October 7. Please return your library materials in the new drive-up outdoor return or the return box that has been placed in the atrium (or at any of our convenient drop boxes around town).
6) We expect the new elevator to be in service the week of Monday, October 14. The new stair tower should be in place around that time as well, but we do not have a firm deadline for either the elevator or new stair tower. The old staircase will be used until the new services are available.
7) During the week of October 14, the Adult Services Reference Desk will be moving to the second floor.
8) The Popular Materials Desk will remain on the first floor at this time, so Adult Services staff can assist patrons looking for fiction books, movies, music, magazines and computer assistance.
9) Adult non-fiction books and Young Adult fiction will be moved upstairs beginning October 16. Biographies and audiobooks will remain on the first floor at this time.
10) Beginning immediately, only Barrington Area Library cardholders may reserve computers from home.
11) Beginning October 15, no small group/study rooms will be available, until construction on the new rooms is complete. The online reservation system will not take reservations after October 14.
September 26, 2013: What's coming next?
We're about to move into Phase Three of our four-part construction project - we're really making progress!
Some big changes - some permanent, some temporary - will occur during Phase Three, starting in late September/early October 2013.
Watch for:
The Circulation desk to be moved into the lobby atrium.
Automatic check-in sorter to be temporarily shut down - return boxes will be placed in the Circulation area.
Circulation staff work area to be temporarily moved into Meeting Room B. This means the number of materials for browsing and checkout in the Meeting Room area will be reduced. Some items that have been in the Meeting Rooms will be located to other parts of the building.
New restrooms (with some temporary fixtures) to open on the first and second floors.
Temporarily reduced number of public computers and study rooms - we will provide more details about this ASAP.
We will do our best to keep you posted on these and other renovation developments when we have up-to-date information. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide the Barrington area with a truly 21st century library. When you're visiting us, please ask for help finding what you need.
September 17, 2013: You may have noticed a lot of construction activity at the front area of the building. What's going on?
1) Construction is underway on the new stair tower. This will replace the current stairway inside the building. The architecture of the new stair tower will blend in seamlessly with the look of our atrium entranceway, while locating the staircase in a less prominent part of the building. When renovation work moves into the atrium for awhile, the front entrance will be temporarily relocated, but when renovation is complete, the library's entrance will remain where it is currently located.
2) Additional digging and work is being done on a drainage pipe.
3) Our drive-up book and movie return is open and ready for business. Enhancements to this area continue: the X-tras outdoor sculpture has been moved near the new return and the ground has been seeded. Watch for a new light post coming soon, which will make returning materials after dark much more convenient.
UPDATE: August 12, 2013: The library's new drive-up return lane is now open! You'll find it in the main parking lot - make a left turn into the aisle closest to our entranceway, then make a right into the drive-up lane. Convenient, safe and a feature you have long requested!
UPDATE: August 5, 2013: Due to renovation, our elevator will be out of service for approximately 5 weeks. We apologize for this inconvenience. The elevator will be completely repaired as part of the renovation, and demolition work on that part of the building may also prevent access at various times. If you need assistance within the building because you cannot access the second floor at this time, please don't hesitate to ask anyone on our staff.
Good news - our drive-up return lane is coming this week! You'll find this convenient drive-up service located in the northeast side of our parking lot. Drive up, drop and go.
UPDATE: July 2013: Have you noticed the work going on in our parking lot? We're excited about it - that's where our new drive-up return box will be located! No more pulling up to the front of the building and having to leave your vehicle to return items. Just drive around to the large return box and you can place your items in it from the comfort of your car or SUV. Coming soon!
UPDATE: May 17, 2013: Occasionally, construction work will take place after hours or before our normal morning opening. We just want to make you aware of that, so if you see activity in the library during unusual times, you'll know that it's okay. Our construction team has been incredibly helpful by scheduling some of the noisiest work for times when the library is closed.
NEWS: May 6, 2013 construction update - Collections now located in the first floor meeting rooms include new books and DVDs for adults, new books, DVDs, award-winning books and graphic novels for kids and teens.
The restrooms on the second floor are now out of service, as construction has started on the second floor as well as the first floor.
The Media Lab is also closed, but the Media Lab equipment can still be used in the Adult Services computer area.
NEWS - April 23, 2013: Work began this morning to move certain parts of the library's collections into the first floor public meeting rooms. This frees up space in the main part of the library so demolition and construction may begin. Many staff offices will also be moved very soon. We are scheduling as much work as possible for the early morning hours, before the library hours, to keep disruptions to a minimum. Can't find what you're looking for the library? Please just ask. We're excited about bringing you a 21st century library!
NEWS - April 16, 2013: At a special Board meeting held on Monday, April 15, at 6 PM, the library's Board of Trustees voted to award contracts to the successful bidders, approve a total project cost of $8,769,557 and authorize the project to proceed into the construction phase. Library administration will begin meeting with the project's construction management team to plan for Phase I of the construction. Construction is expected to begin later this month.
March 6, 2013: Bid Notice for Construction Items
March 1, 2013: Bid Notice For Furnishings
Questions about the bidding process should be directed to:
Shales McNutt Construction
425 Renner Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
1-847-622-1214
Engberg Anderson, Inc.
320 East Buffalo Street, Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53202
1-414-944-9000
February 20, 2013: The Library's Board of Trustees held a special meeting and voted to move forward with the bidding phase of the renovation project. Bidding will take place in March 2013, with bids to be approved at special Board meeting in April 2013 (date/time TBD). Details about the bidding process will be posted here as soon as they are finalized.
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FAQs are Frequently Asked Questions. We'll use this page to answer questions we've heard from patrons regarding our renovation project.
Q: When is the library renovation scheduled for completion?
A: While we do not know the exact date, the library renovation project is currently running on schedule and is due to be completed in May of 2014.
Q: That light fixture in the new stair tower is...not appropriate.
A: We know. It is merely a temporary fixture, there to provide some light until the permanent fixture is installed. Speaking of temporary - the carpeting in the new elevator is also temporary, as the correct carpeting is on backorder.
Q: The new first floor restrooms are very hard to find.
A: Right now, that is indeed true! In coming weeks, all of the book shelves that block your way to those restrooms will be removed. Eventually, those restrooms will be conveniently located in the new Youth Services department.
Q: When will the elevator be back in service?
A: The new elevator should be in service on Monday, October 14. We'll keep you posted.
Q: What's going on in the parking lot these days?
A: The digging work you see in the parking lot is preparation for a long-requested library service: a drive-up return for books and other library materials. Rather than needing to stop in front of the library building and get out of your vehicle, you'll turn into the parking lot and be able to drive right up to the drop box. Safer and more convenient for everyone! Watch for the new return in late summer/early fall.
The new book/material return being delivered to the library.
Q: Will all of the library's services and materials be available during construction?
A: We're working hard to keep as many services and materials available. Our public meeting rooms are not available, because we needed the space as a temporary home for DVDs, new books and more. The Media Lab is temporarily closed, but the equipment is still available in the Adult Services computing area.
It will be necessary to store a few things off-site during the construction, such as: a number of items for children, like theme kits, music CDs, a small selection of board books and out-of-season holiday picture books, as well as the library's piano. All of these items will return when their permanent location in the renovated library is ready for them.
Q: When will the project be completed? Will the library close down during the construction process?
A: If the work goes according to schedule, we hope to invite you to the newly renovated library in the late Spring/early Summer of 2014. We are working carefully with our construction management team to keep the library open during all regular service hours. Some work is being done in the morning, before we open, or after hours, in order to provide the highest level of service possible to you, our patrons.
Q: Will there be public meeting rooms in the renovated library? Will there be display cases?
A: Yes, there will be public meeting rooms in the renovated building. In fact, one part of the revitalization project is improving those rooms, since they are some of our most used services. New furniture and improved acoustic separation will be some of the highlights of the new meeting rooms.
No, we will no longer have display cases in the library. Since the library is being renovated but not enlarged, tough decisions had to be made about space. In order to create a more open, inviting floor plan, wall space for items like display cases had to be eliminated. We will continue to offer other services, like the online community calendar and the electronic community information screen, so that local organizations can promote their events to our community.
Q: Why is Adult Services moving upstairs? Why is Youth Services moving downstairs?
A: Many services for adults, like movies, music, and computers, will remain on the first floor. In fact, popular materials for children and adults will be displayed in one area, so families can enjoy browsing for entertainment together. Our very popular public meeting rooms will remain on the first floor. Our new business and technology work centers are intended primarily for adults/young adults and those will be on the first floor.
The Adult Services print collection (books) will move upstairs so that Youth Services can move downstairs to better accommodate the needs of parents/caregivers with young children. Safety and convenience for families and children is the primary reason Youth Services is moving to the first floor. More good news: the elevator is being replaced to meet current codes, so adults who cannot use the stairs will have a safe ride to the second floor.
Our department heads brought many ideas and suggestions to our architectural team, who then found the best possible place for each department within the building.
Q: Is the library getting rid of its book collections?
A: We understand that the sight of many empty book shelves in a library can be confusing. Here's what we have been doing.
* A thorough weeding of our current book and media collections. "Weeding" is an ongoing process that takes place at every library. Librarians examine materials and "weed out" items that are obsolete, damaged or simply no longer as popular as they once were. If libraries did not weed, they would quickly run out of space on their shelves, because new items are always being added. We felt it was in our best interest to undertake a thorough weeding before construction began, to prevent the work of moving items around that are no longer needed.
* Shifting of our collections. "Shifting" is another library term that means moving items around on the shelves. In our case, we are making great efforts to consolidate items more closely together on our shelves. This effort, combined with weeding, has resulted in many empty shelves on the library's first floor. Those shelves can then be removed, to free up space so construction work can begin.
We assure you we will have plenty of books available during the renovation, we will continue to purchase new books well into the future, and we look forward to sharing them with you in our newly-remodeled building.
Stay informed
Find architectural drawings, a phasing plan, budget and bidding information and much more on the library’s Web site: Renovation home page.
Enjoy convenience, service and the best seat in the house
Drive up to the new materials return box in the parking lot and get back to your busy day. Customer service and self-checkout technology greet you throughout the building. Grab a comfortable chair by a sunny window or our welcoming atrium, or get down to work in the lobby Internet café. From the latest buzzed-about indie release to family-friendly flicks, browse for movies and music on the first floor. Our reading commons will be your new favorite “third place” to relax with something good to read or enjoy an informal library program.
Get to work
Fire up your mobile gear and settle into an “office-away-from-home” work pod, then set up a meeting with colleagues in one of our business center mediascape rooms. Explore your imagination, craft the perfect presentation, or launch your job search in our technology center. Learn, then create something awesome in the media lab and makerspace.
Experience fun and interactive learning
Enter a world of interactive fun and learning designed especially for children. From kid-sized furniture and shelving to a kid-friendly media lab, this colorful, comfortable environment will become a family-favorite community destination. Technology classes, educational experiences, interactive exhibits and entertainment kids will love.
Bring your friends
Speaking of classes, entertainment and great experiences – we’ll be offering all of that for teens, young adults and adults, too. Teens – grab a booth and study with your friends or show off your competitive side in the gaming room. Our refurnished public meeting rooms will be back in service and with improved acoustics, your informational lecture, piano recital, or informal crafting session will come through crystal clear. Smart room meeting space allows you to broadcast and record a webinar while making a truly interactive presentation. Enjoy collaborative space throughout the library, for your family, your classmates, your club or organization.
Preserve a community asset
The library building is not being expanded, but it is being improved and updated to preserve this community asset well into the future. HVAC, plumbing, lighting and fire protection systems and the elevator will be replaced or repaired. Updated systems mean a safer, more comfortable, energy-and-cost efficient space.
Mr. Detlev Pansch
Executive Director
Barrington Public Library District
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
Notice
By authority of the Board of Trustees, responses to this Invitation to Bid will be received until 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, by the Board of Trustees of the Barrington Public Library District, for the Barrington Area Library Main Facility Renovation Project. This Invitation to Bid applies to the following bid packages:
BP #02A- Excavation/Site Development, BP #02C- Asphalt Paving, BP #02F- Select Demolition, BP #03- Building/Site Concrete, BP #04- Masonry, BP #05- Structural & Misc. Steel, BP #06A- Carpentry & General Trades, BP #06B- Custom/Manufactured Casework, BP #07- Roofing & Metal Trim, BP #08- Storefront/Glass Railings/Glazing, BP #09A- Framing/Drywall, BP #09B- Acoustical Ceilings, BP #09C- Wall Tile/Flooring, BP #09D- Painting/Wall Finishes, BP #010- Operable Partitions, BP #021- Fire Protection, BP #022- Plumbing, BP #023- HVAC- BP #026- Electrical/Low Voltage Systems, BP #027- Technology
Responses shall be submitted on or before the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope marked as noted within the Bidding Documents on the outside and addressed to: Mr. Detlev Pansch, Executive Director, Barrington Public Library District, Barrington, IL. Responses are to be delivered to the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL. Bids will be opened and read aloud on March 26, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at the Barrington Area Library.
A pre-bid meeting of the project is scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2013 at 1:00 a.m. at the Library. Though the pre-bid is not mandatory, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. It is mandatory for those contractors bidding the HVAC bid package.
Bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check made payable to the Board of Library Trustees, Barrington Public Library District equal to 10% of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful bidder.
The Board of Trustees of the Barrington Public Library District reserves the right to reject any or all documents submitted or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in the prequalification procedures and to approve trade contractors to bid in a manner serving the interest of the Barrington Public Library District.
All bidders must comply with the applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all contractors working on public projects, and bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor and bidding, including Equal Opportunity Laws.
Bidding documents which include Construction Manager’s Bid Manual, Architects Project Manual, and Project Plans will be on file and may be obtained by bidding contractors on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after 2:00 p.m., for electronic distribution through B&L Blueprint (630-594-5210). PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE FOR AVAILABILITY. Copies of prints, specifications, etc. can be obtained through B&L Blueprint. All costs associated with additional copies will be borne by the bidding contractor. Documents may also be viewed via our ftp site at www.shalesmcnuttplanroom.com. The documents can be found in the Public Job section on the left hand side.
Mr. Detlev Pansch
Executive Director
Barrington Public Library District
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
Click the first image to open a slideshow that was presented by the architects of Engberg Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees on February 20, 2013. We'll tell you more about the various phases of the renovation soon, but these slides allow you to see how the architects are reimagining our library building for the 21st century. In a few places, we have also used a "before" photograph so you can compare how the library looks today to the architectural renderings.
