This page has been created as way to share information regarding access to the Barrington Area Library in Barrington, IL, during the extensive Route 14 roadwork and railway underpass project. In addition to using e-mail newsletters and social media, the Library will use this page to keep Library visitors updated on current conditions at the Library's entrance on Route 14.
Route 14 will be temporarily closed between Valencia Avenue and Hough Street, in both directions, for several week. Here are more details about how you and your family may access the Library during this next phase of the Route 14 project.
NEW: Beginning the week of Sept 29, work will begin on the Library driveway. This means there will be only one lane into and out of the Library parking lot. The traffic light at the Library is now a full red/green configuration. Please STOP when the light is red, and only enter/exit when you have the green light. If a flagger is present, please follow their guidance. This will become critical once the driveway work is underway. Complying with the displayed traffic signal will prevent you from blocking oncoming traffic or causing an accident. Please slow down and use caution, for the safety of our customers, our staff, and the construction crew.
1) Beginning on Monday, Sept 15, "local traffic" access will allow vehicles to get to/from the Library by using Route 14 via Lake-Cook/Main Street. There is no access to the Library via Berry Rd. There is no access to Route 14 from Valencia Ave.
2) There will be no pedestrian/bike crossing at Berry and Route 14. Please use the crosswalk at Main Street and Route 14 or make your journey from the paths at Citizens Park.
3) The Library intends to remain open all regular hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time, and we also appreciate your questions and concerns regarding the construction work. Your safety is our top priority.
4) We encourage you to explore some of our innovative services, like Borrow By Mail, automated pick-up lockers, and huge selection of downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and magazines, at this time. We will continue to provide the very best Library service to you.