The Gallery in the Library remains closed.
History of the Gallery in the Library
Created in 1979, the Gallery in the Library hosts up to six exhibits per year, each typically spanning two months. The Gallery is now curated by the Art Advisory Committee: Public Information Manager Karen McBride, Community Engagement Librarian Sam Adams-Lanham, and Assistant Librarian Ivy Dally.
About the Gallery space
The Gallery in the Library is located throughout the first and second floors of the library and is open to the public seven days a week.
Artists: interested in knowing the measurements of our exhibit walls?
| Library Area | Width | Height | Notes |
| First Floor | |||
| Internet Café (dark grey wall) | 31' 6" | 8' 6" | |
| Business & Tech Center (dark grey wall) | 25' 6" | 9' | |
| Media Browsing (rust red wall) | 4' 1" | 9' | left of 90" monitor niche |
| Media Browsing (rust red wall) | 9' 9" | 9' | right of 90" monitor niche |
| Media Browsing (dark grey wall) | 7' 11" | 9' | Dimensions do not include door on this wall |
| Base of Stair Tower (dark grey wall) | 5' 5" | 9' | Although wall is wider, Walker System covers only 5' 5" |
| Second Floor | |||
| Reading Commons (dark grey wall) | 22' 8" | 9' 8" | New Book shelves in area are 5' high |
| Young Adult area (dark grey wall) | 19' 6" | 9' 6" | Book shelves in area are 5' 10" high |
Mission Statement
The Barrington Area Library's arts program expands the library's mission by stimulating imagination and fostering lifelong learning. The Committee's goal is to give local artists the opportunity to present new work in a public setting and encourages all artists in the Barrington area and surrounding communities to submit an application for consideration.