Great communities need great libraries.
Great libraries need Friends.

Did you know? The Friends of the Barrington Public Library funds over 88% of Barrington Library's programs.

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Our Impact

The Friends raise funds to support library programs - Speaker series, concerts, film screenings, workshops, Museum Passes, Makerspace Studio, Express Books and many more ways to engage and inspire, supporting lifelong learning and ensuring a wide range of educational and cultural initiatives are accessible to everyone.

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Friends Membership

Book Sales and The Friends Memberships make all this possible! Won't you join us?
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Community Articles from The Friends

Celebrating Barrington Public Library: A Beacon of Community and Learning

Where is a special place where stories come alive, imaginations soar, and community bonds are nurtured?

Our Library Website: Free Access to the Digital Frontier

Get Ready to Say "WOW" In the digital age, a library’s website is more than just a portal to its catalog. It’s a map to the world—a tool...

Library Love: The Heart of our Barrington Community

We've heard countless heartfelt stories from community members about their love for our Barrington Public Library. These reflections reveal the deep connection individuals have with our library

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Paper, Scissors.. Art! New Life for Recycled Pages

Unleash your imagination with Craft Kits made from Pages from books destined for the landfill.

Ever wonder what happens to books when they’ve lost their shelf life? For books that are damaged, outdated, or unsellable, The Friends have reimagined these book pages into upcycled Craft Kits. Create beautiful paper crafts - stunning loopy flowers, collages, personalized greeting cards and more! Perfect for journals or scrapbooks.

Kits are available at the Library's Daily Book Sale section.

Proceeds support library programs!

Great communities need great libraries. Great libraries need Friends.