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Thank you for your patience as we sort the generous donations already received

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.

Who Are We

The Friends of the Barrington Public Library are a non-profit organization of volunteers who make big things happen - quietly, consistently, and with heart.

The Friends fund over 88% of the library’s programs. And the best part: this contribution comes from you - generous book donors, enthusiastic shoppers, dedicated volunteers, memberships and contributors.

Impact

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From speaker series and concerts to film screenings, author talks, workshops, and art exhibits… to Museum Passes, Makerspace Studio, Express Books and more.

The Friends support programs to spark creativity, lifelong learning, and connection, ensuring a wide range of educational and cultural initiatives remain accessible to everyone.

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Friends Membership

Become a Friend—It’s Easy, Meaningful

A Friend Membership is one of the simplest ways to support the library you love.

Your membership helps sustain a vibrant hub in our community. It’s more than a donation - it’s a vote for learning, curiosity, culture, and shared growth.

Won't you join us? Give back. Make an impact.

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Community Articles from The Friends

A New Year of Possibility at the Barrington Public Library

January always feels like a fresh page. Some people love resolutions, others pick a word for the year, and plenty of us are simply trying to slow down and add a little more meaning to our days. However you choose to begin, the Barrington Public Library is one of the easiest places to find your footing. There’s something comforting about walking through those doors in the middle of winter. Maybe you wander the shelves and take home a book you didn’t even know you were looking