Gazebo Pond Story Walk
Stroll the Gazebo grounds behind the library (at your own leisure) and read Oddbird, a charming story about learning how to fit in while celebrating your own uniqueness.
Kids
Virtual Chess Camp
Join our Free Virtual Summer Chess Camp! Learn how to play chess, tips and tricks to keep in mind while playing, easy-to-master but very useful tactics, and much more.
There will also be a lot of fun and games as we discover the many entertaining ways to play chess! During this summer program, Chess.com will be used as their main online platform: Chess.com - Register Your Account by Clicking here!
Virtual Chess Camp
Join our Free Virtual Summer Chess Camp! Learn how to play chess, tips and tricks to keep in mind while playing, easy-to-master but very useful tactics, and much more.
There will also be a lot of fun and games as we discover the many entertaining ways to play chess! During this summer program, “Chess.com” will be used as their main online platform: Chess.com - Register Your Account by Clicking here!
Outdoor Story Time
Pack your blankets or camping chairs and join us for Outdoor Story Time at Library Cove (the waterfront field on the back side of the library.) We will share stories, songs and socialization in a safe way. This program is recommended for kids birth to five-years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Parents or caregivers must accompany children to story time. Kindly stay at home if you or anyone in your party isn't feeling well. Masks are required if you will be going inside of the library after story time.
Dave Marchetti Animal Experiences
Join Dave Marchetti for an awesome outdoor animal experience! Get an up-close look at his loveable critters with plenty of time left for answers to your must-know questions.
Registration opens on June 30; limited spaces available. For all ages.
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD INDOORS (MASKS REQUIRED FOR UNVACCINATED PATRONS)
IF IT RAINS.
Made possible by the Friends of Barrington Public Library
Kahoot & Craft (Outside!)
Kahoot & Craft with us for the 2021 Kids Reading Across RI (KRARI) book selection, Becoming Muhammad Ali. We'll play a Kahoot, watch clips from a real Ali boxing match before going outside to work off some steam. Each participant will receive their own copy of the book to keep. Registration is required; limited to 12 attendees. This program is recommended for kids in grades 4-7. Please bring a phone, tablet or chrome book with you. Craft materials will be supplied by the library.
Kids Summer Reading Station - OUTSIDE!
Stop by our NEW Summer Reading Station (OUTSIDE) and share what you are reading with one of the Barrington Public Library Summer Reading Crew Members. Snap a selfie in our photo booth, paint a pet rock, or design a bookmark!
We'll be sitting at the picnic tables near the Gazbee Pond every Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 10 am - 6 pm. Earn a Beanstack virtual raffle ticket - each time you visit - towards any of our great raffle prizes!
Outdoor Story Time
Pack your blankets or camping chairs and join us for Outdoor Story Time at Library Cove (the waterfront field on the back side of the library.) We will share stories, songs and socialization in a safe way. This program is recommended for kids birth to five-years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Parents or caregivers must accompany children to story time. Kindly stay at home if you or anyone in your party isn't feeling well. Masks are required if you will be going inside of the library after story time.
Outdoor Story Time
Pack your blankets or camping chairs and join us for Outdoor Story Time at Library Cove (the waterfront field on the back side of the library.) We will share stories, songs and socialization in a safe way. This program is recommended for kids birth to five-years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Parents or caregivers must accompany children to story time. Kindly stay at home if you or anyone in your party isn't feeling well. Masks are required if you will be going inside of the library after story time.
Outdoor Story Time
Pack your blankets or camping chairs and join us for Outdoor Story Time at Library Cove (the waterfront field on the back side of the library.) We will share stories, songs and socialization in a safe way. This program is recommended for kids birth to five-years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Parents or caregivers must accompany children to story time. Kindly stay at home if you or anyone in your party isn't feeling well. Masks are required if you will be going inside of the library after story time.
