Barrington Area Volunteer Connection. The Barrington Area Development Council and the Barrington Area Library collaborate on a platform for nonprofits and volunteers to find each other. Learn more at Barrington Area Volunteer Connection, and then click on the Get Connected Today link. It's as simple as creating an account with your name and email address. If you include information on your interests and causes, the platform will help you find the best match! Do you work with a local nonprofit that would like to attract more volunteers? Follow the directions on the How It Works page, and a BAVC team member will contact you.
Community Events
When: Tuesday, October 6 – 11:00am - 6:30pm
In collaboration with the Barrington Area Council of Governments
Come in to drop off your well water collection kit for analysis, and stay to learn more about the local shallow aquifer ...
CANCELLED: Barrington Area Community Connection LIVE
When: Saturday, October 10 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For various reasons, the fall event will need to be cancelled. Watch the program guide for information on Next spring's event. In the meantime, find local volunteer opportunities at
More Services
Business and Nonprofit Library Cards - Businesses and nonprofits based in our service area can obtain an annual BALibrary card. Use your card to borrow materials, book small group or large meeting rooms, use the MakerLab, and more.
Book A Room - Use your personal or nonprofit BALibrary card to self-schedule a small group room for up to two hours within the week. Larger groups can request a reservation for longer periods in the Zimmerman or Meeting Room within the current or next month.
Candid: Discover grant funding opportunities for your organization and access information about grantmakers from our community and across the world. Access FDO Professional at the library, using your own computer or one of ours.
Community Calendar - Local nonprofit organizations may submit events for listing on our online community calendar.
Community Information Screen - Non-profit organizations located within our service area may submit Powerpoint slides, or flyers/posters in PDF or other digital formats, via e-mail. We regret that we are not able to take posters, brochures, or other printed materials for display in the Library. Complete details.
BALibrary@Home: Barrington Area Library users who are temporarily homebound (30-day minimum), permanently disabled, or elderly and without transportation may request home delivery. Items are delivered and returned through the US Mail, free of charge to the individual. Call 847-382-1300 ext. 3300 and inquire about BALibrary@Home Delivery or email the team for more details.
Services to schools - Visit the Kids' website to learn about book bag loans, school visits, and group tours.
TEDx events are locally planned versions of TED, the series of engaging and inspiring talks designed to spark conversation and connection through "ideas worth spreading." The Barrington Area Library has hosted its own TEDx events since 2015. Watch online videos of our TEDxBarringtonAreaLibrary talks and learn more about the speakers.