• supporting special events such as BALibrary Fandom Fest, Creator Fair, and Local Flavors Food Exposition;
• assisting with our summer reading program;
• digitizing our local history collection;
• sorting and packaging of seeds for the Seed Library;
• and more, depending on the Library’s needs!

Anyone interested in volunteering must complete a Volunteer Application. Volunteer applicants 18 years of age and older must consent to a criminal background check to be considered for volunteer participation.

While we accept volunteer applications from students who are 14-17 years of age, not all volunteer opportunities are available to those under 18 years of age. All applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature of approval on the application.

Once the application and background check (for those 18 years and older) are processed, individuals are eligible to volunteer and contact information is added to our volunteer database. While we try to place as many volunteers as possible, depending on the needs of the Library, we cannot guarantee volunteer opportunities.

Current Volunteer Openings:

1) The Library is seeking volunteers for our Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 30, from 10 AM – 3 PM. This fun event features storytelling, light refreshments, pumpkin painting, and seasonal crafts and activities for all ages. Volunteers are instrumental in helping to make this event a success. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the following roles: greeters, craft & activity assistants, and refreshment servers. 

2) We have an immediate need for help with our Teaching Garden on Tuesdays, now - Oct 17, 9:30 - 11 AM, weather permitting. All are welcome to help keep our Teaching Garden growing all season long. Register if you'd like a reminder.

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Open Application:
If there are no current volunteer opportunities, you can still submit a Volunteer Application (PDF) to be considered for a future opportunity. Your completed application will be considered once volunteer opportunities become available.

Please email your completed application to volunteer@balibrary.org, or you can mail your completed application to:
Julie Ary, HR Manager
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010

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If you have any questions regarding the volunteer program, please contact Julie Ary, HR Manager, at jary@balibrary.org. Volunteers play a significant role in enriching the programming and services offered at the Library.

We appreciate your willingness to donate your time and talent to help us serve the community!