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The Youth Services department is located on the first floor of the Barrington Area Library.
We're open during regular library hours:
Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 9 PM, Sat, 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun, 1-5 PM.
Contact us for more details.
Come discover our exciting and interactive Youth Services department where we love to learn through play.
Active Play | Creative Play | Dramatic Play |Technology Play | Game Room and Digital Studio
Active Play
- Imagination Playground
- Interactive Floor and Wall
- Playhouse Slide



Creative Play
- Chalkboard/Magnet Wall
- DUPLO Room
- Light Bright Wall



Dramatic Play
- Costumes
- Puppet Theater
- Stage
- Themed Pretend Play Area



Technology Play
- Desktop Computers
- iPads
- Touchscreen Computers
Game Room and Digital Studio
YS Game Room
Kids in 8th grade and younger can reserve the game room to play video or board games with friends or family. The room may also be reserved by children to use as a study area.
Learn more about the Game Room.
Studio Kids
Kids in 8th grade or younger can reserve this digital creation studio to create and edit videos, photos, audio files, presentations and more. Learn more about Studio Kids.

References - read more about the power of play
"10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play," National Association for the Education of Young Children
"10 Reasons Why Play Is Important," National Literacy Trust