Barrington Area Library (IL) - Borrowing and Returning My Account Library Catalog My Account Library Catalog 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 Borrowing and Returning Get Started: Register for your BALibrary card We are a fines-free Library. See a chart of loan periods and other limitations We are an auto-renew Library. Learn how auto-renewal works at BALibrary Visit the Library Cards page to learn about using your card at other libraries, getting a business/non-profit card, dealing with lost items/lost cards, and more. Hold Pick-Up Options: Place holds on items in the catalog with your BALibrary card, and receive them via: Parking Lot Pick-Up Borrow By Mail Automated pick-up lockers in five convenient locations Main Library, choose between indoor pick-up during Library hours, or 24/7 outdoor pick-up. Return Options: We have twelve locations where you can return your materials. List of return and locker locations Google map of returns and locker locations. BALibrary @ Home Delivery Barrington Public Library District patrons who are temporarily homebound (30-day minimum), permanently disabled, or elderly and without transportation may request home delivery. Call 847-382-1300 ext. 3300 and ask for BALibrary @ Home for more details. The Library uses regular mail delivery for this service. Can't Find It? Looking for an item we don't have in our collections? Your Barrington Area Library card is accepted at public libraries across the state of Illinois. In addition, items not owned by the Barrington Area Library may be requested through Interlibrary Loan This system is integrated with our online catalog, making it easy for you to request items and manage your requests. If BALibrary does not have what you need, change your search settings from "Search Barrington Area Library" to "Interlibrary Loan (WorldCat)." Begin your search More details: The service is offered to Barrington Area Library card holders. There is a limit of 10 items in process per card (this includes items that are in your possession). Items will be held at your specified delivery location for seven days. Please note that there is a $5 fee for interlibrary loan items not picked up during the hold period. Due dates are determined by the lending library. Renewals are at the discretion of the lending library. Allow 7-10 days for an ILL item to be received. Still can't find it? If the item you are seeking isn't available via Interlibrary Loan or another local library, we invite you to submit an online material suggestion form.