Barrington Area Library (IL) - Library Information Thursday, April 30: The Library will be closed for our annual staff training day. My Account Library Catalog My Account Library Catalog JavaScript disabled or chat unavailable. Book A Room Borrowing/Returning Community Calendar Community Services Computers/Internet Digital Studio Film & TV Jobs & Volunteering Library Board Library Cards Local History Library Events MakerLab Newsletters Online Learning Senior Services Teaching Garden Book a Room Borrowing Community Calendar Community Services Computers/Internet Digital Studio Film & TV Jobs & Volunteering Library Board Library Cards Local History MakerLab Newsletters Online Learning Senior Services Teaching Garden Library Information Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010 Phone number: 847-382-1300 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 9 PM Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM Sun: 1 - 5 PM Parking Lot Pick-Up Hours: Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 7 PM Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM Sun: 1 - 5 PM See the Library's Scheduled Closing Dates See a Google Map and Find Directions to the Library Download an Interior Floor Plan of the Library (PDF) Use Your Library Use this interactive map to find out if you live in the Barrington Area Library district. The Barrington Public Library District serves 45,360 residents of all or part of Algonquin, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Hoffman Estates, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, North Barrington, Palatine, Port Barrington, South Barrington, Tower Lakes, and some unincorporated areas. Covering a 72 square mile area, it is one of the largest library districts in Illinois, geographically speaking. Read how to get a BALibrary card and check out materials Read our Accessibility Statement Read about our Library Mission and Vision Make a Donation: The Barrington Area Library District gratefully accepts monetary donations to fund our collections, programs, technology, and other initiatives. The Library is not able to accept donations of books, DVDs, or other library materials. Learn more about making a donation Social Media: Visit our Facebook page Visit our Instagram account Visit our Flickr site (historical photos) Visit our Adult Services YouTube channel News Potential Power Outage On Wednesday, March 11, 2026: Library Will Remain Open McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition Returns to BALibrary For A Third Year Change Coming to the Library's Meeting Room Reservation Procedure - More News Program Guide: Read our latest Program Guide (download a PDF) All BALibrary cardholders receive the Program Guide via email. Use this form to request the Program Guide via postal mail (or via email, if you are not a BALibrary cardholder). Annual Reports FY 2024-2025 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 See older annual reports Library History From a volunteer-staffed library of donated books in a local drug store, to the innovative, welcoming, and beautiful 60,000 square foot building we know and love today, the story of the Barrington Area Library centers around a passionate, supportive community of readers who want the very best in public library service all across the 72 square miles of our district. We're very proud of our history, and very excited about our future. Learn more about our history board of trustees foia library administration library cards loan periods make a donation news sculpture garden join our team: job opportunities special features: assistive equipment pick-up & return computers/internet meeting rooms