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Thursday, October 6, 7 PM
You’ve heard of TED, the nonprofit, global phenomenon devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Its goal? To make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.
A TEDx event is a local version of TED – a community-planned series of conversations designed to energize and inspire. The Barrington Area Library is proud to welcome you to its second TEDxBarringtonAreaLibrary event, featuring four powerful community catalysts.
Come and hear:
Dr. Brian Harris: Superintendent of Schools, District 220
Bob Lee: Founder, Ride for 3 Reasons
Joyce Palmquist: Executive Director, Barrington Area Council on Aging
Courtney Quigley: Co-founder, Hope’s In, student at New York University
Join us for this extraordinary experience! Free but limited to only 100 attendees. Register now - seats are filling up fast.
Have you met "Elaine," the beautiful art installation in the atrium of the Barrington Area Library? Created by Minneapolis-based, internationally known artist HOTTEA specifically for the Library, the installation is made of almost 2,000 pieces of colored string, hanging from the wooden beams of the atrium. As daylight moves through the windows, the look of "Elaine" constantly changes and mesmerizes. As a very young visitor described it, "It's raining rainbows!" Invigorating, restorative, inspiring - "Elaine" moves us all in different ways.
We're inviting you to a series of creative, reflective events - Sundays With Elaine - at the Barrington Area Library.
Join us on:
Sunday, October 23, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, featuring relaxing guitar music from Jerry Tiberi
We'll set the atrium with comfortable seating where you can read quietly, reflect silently, and enjoy the artwork, accompanied by live solo guitar or piano music. We'll also provide some workspace where you may relax with adult coloring pages or your own journal/writing project. Turn off your phone, leave your tablet at home, and experience this extraordinary work of art - and lovely library space - in a new way. There is no need to register, but be aware that seating is limited, to preserve a quiet, meditative environment.
New at the Barrington Area Library this fall! Join us for Cooks With Books: preparing, eating, and discussing food with new friends at terrific local eateries! Check out a cookbook from our collection, try a recipe or two, and come prepared to dish on the details. Bring your passion for delicious food and lively conversation. Librarians Ashley and Lizzy look forward to meeting you!
Get Outside and Grill: Saddle Room Tuesday, Sept 13, 2 PM
There’s a little summer left in your grill: meat, veggies, pizzas - if you can bake it, you can grill it. Check out one of our many grilling cookbooks, test a recipe, then tell us how it went. Saddle Room will prepare a few selections to get the conversation sizzling. Register. Saddle Room, 2559 Pratum Avenue, Hoffman Estates (near the Sears Centre).
Sweet and Savory Asian Flavors: PL8 Simply Asian Tuesday, Oct 4, 2 PM
Fresh ingredients, sweet and savory, sometimes spicy, unique blends: Pan-Asian cooking has it all. Let’s talk traditional, fusion, one-pot, searing or steaming foods, and blending flavors with an Asian twist. PL8 will prepare a flavorful spread to get our conversation rolling. Register. PL8, Foundry of Barrington, 736 W Northwest Highway.
Around the Italian Table: Incontro A Tavola Tuesday, Nov 15, 2 PM
Al Dente, Bolognese, Caprese: the Italian ABCs. This cuisine celebrates rich bases, fresh ingredients, and the Italian passion for family, abundance, and gathering around the table. Enjoy a few favorites prepared by Incontro A Tavola, then share a great recipe from one of our cookbooks or your own family traditions. Register. Incontro A Tavola, The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road.
Have you met "Elaine," the beautiful art installation in the atrium of the Barrington Area Library? Created by Minneapolis-based, internationally known artist HOTTEA specifically for the Library, the installation is made of almost 2,000 pieces of colored string, hanging from the wooden beams of the atrium. As daylight moves through the windows, the look of "Elaine" constantly changes and mesmerizes. As a very young visitor described it, "It's raining rainbows!" Invigorating, restorative, inspiring - "Elaine" moves us all in different ways.
We're inviting you to a series of creative, reflective events - Sundays With Elaine - at the Barrington Area Library.
Join us on:
Sunday, September 11, 1:30 - 4 PM
Sunday, October 23, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
We'll set the atrium with comfortable seating where you can read quietly, reflect silently, and enjoy the artwork, accompanied by live solo guitar or piano music. We'll also provide some workspace where you may relax with adult coloring pages or your own journal/writing project. Turn off your phone, leave your tablet at home, and experience this extraordinary work of art - and lovely library space - in a new way. There is no need to register, but be aware that seating is limited, to preserve a quiet, meditative environment.
The Barrington Area Library has featured live musical performances for many decades at its popular "Second Fridays" events. This summer, visitors to the Library can enjoy live music on Second Fridays, selected Sunday afternoons, and a Wednesday family concert! Read on to learn more about the performers and to register (where required).
Le Travaillant
Friday, July 8, 8 PM"Le Travaillant" is Cajun French for "the working man," and these musicians have a great time living up to that name. The boys play Cajun music, bringing the breezy feeling of the bayou to Barrington – you might want to bring your dancing shoes. Register, as seating is limited.
Jammin' in the Stacks - WDCB Radio partners with BALibrary to bring you free jazz concerts!
Chris Greene Quartet
Sunday, July 17, 2 PM | Register
Hans Luchs Trio
Sunday, July 31, 2 PM | Register
Family Concert: ScribbleMonster
Wednesday, July 27, 10 AM
Sing, play, dance, and get creative with the performers of ScribbleMonster. No need to register, but bring your BALibrary card for admission. Guests from other library districts admitted as space allows.