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The Youth Services department is located on the first floor of the Barrington Area Library. We have an amazing interactive play area, a wide variety of programs at the Library, online, and outdoors, along with high quality books, music, movies, and more for the whole family to enjoy. Contact us - we're happy to help!
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2026 Award Books Are Here!
The 2026 Illinois Reader's Choice Award Books are here! Stop by and pick up a new title - there are plenty to choose from. If you are in Grades K-8 and looking for a reading challenge, you can join one of our Award Book Reading Challenges on Beanstack and earn prizes for reading these books! Find more information on Beanstack.
Youth Services Librarian Claire