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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Announcements
Design Session a Success
The March 25th Listening Event welcomed over 50 residents to talk about plans for a new library. The options for location—Ramsdell Lane versus a Town Center site—were discussed, as well as interior and exterior design elements, community meeting spaces and the goal of sustainability. The comments shared at the forum are being collated and will be made available to the public by early May. The event was sponsored by the Trustees, the Library Foundation and the Friends of the BPL. Additional comments from the public on a future library are always welcome and can be shared with the Trustees at trustees@barringtonlibrary.com
Hangin' With My Peeps Winners
The PEEPLE have spoken! The winners for this year's Peeps contest received a gift certificate to the newly-opened Kaba Caribe and some sweet treats.
Child Category Winner
Les Misérables
Family Category Winner
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Peeps
Children's Museum Pass Now Available
Thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of the Barrington Library, we have a Children's Museum pass available to patrons, in addition to our museum reimbursement program. The pass provides 50% off admission to four people. To reserve the pass, stop in or call us at (603) 664-9715. You must also make a reservation and pre-pay on the Children's Museum website. The library has a code for you to use.
Bedrock Gardens Pass Available Mid-May
Starting May 17 through mid-October, patrons can use the Bedrock Gardens pass, which provides free admission to two adults with children and grandchildren. Click here for more information.
An "Eggcellent" Hunt Despite the Rain
More than 200 Barrington kids attended the Egg Hunt on Saturday, collecting over 4,000 eggs! The event was moved inside to the Rec gym because of the weather, but that didn't stop the fun. Ms. Wendy read stories and the Easter Bunny stopped by. Thanks to the Rec Department for partnering with us to make this event happen.
Book Sale Shelves are Full
Our book sale shelves are bursting at the seams with recently donated items and items we've weeded from our collection. We have books for adults, juveniles, young adults, and children, DVDs, and audiobooks. All of these items are available by donation.
New Puzzle Swap Items
Some awesome puzzles were just added to our puzzle swap. Come and grab one or two! Once you're finished, you can keep it or bring it back. Have puzzles you'd like to donate? Bring them to the library! We'll add them to our selection.
Upcoming Programs
Jackbox Games for Middle School
Friday, April 14 at 4:00-5:30 PM
Come hang out after school and play Jackbox games! You will need a phone/tablet to use as your controller. Students can ride the Blue Bus to the library with permission through the school office. Snacks will be provided. Register here
Library Open House
Saturday, April 15 at 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Join us for a day of food, fun, and activities! There will be door prizes, book readings, a scavenger hunt, and more. All kids will take home a free book. Come celebrate our library and see everything we have to offer. Click here for more information.
Cat Enrichment Workshop with Lucy
Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00-6:00 PM
Enriching your cat’s environment is an essential part of keeping them happy and stress-free. At this workshop, materials will be provided to make your own interactive cat toys, puzzle feeders, and slow feeders that will keep your cat busy. Register here

 
Robots at the Library
Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00-3:00 PM
Join us during Spring Break for this introduction to coding and robots. Participants will work in small groups to complete fun challenges, tasks, and an obstacle course with the library's robots. For kids in grades 1-4. Register here
Recurring Programs
Season the Day Spice Club
Next meeting: Monday, April 3 at 5:00 PM
At this meeting we will discuss Chinese Five Spice and pass out Fennel spice packets. It is a time to share recipes and ask questions. Register here for a spice packet.
LEGO Club Drop In
Every Tuesday at 4:00 PM
For children in K-4th grade. While we are short-staffed we ask that parents stick around to help supervise. We will bring out and put away Legos - you just come to play!
Mahjong and Cribbage Drop In
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Join us! New players are always welcome and there are some great teachers in the group.
Daytime Book Group
Next meeting: Monday, April 24 at 12:30 PM
Our next read is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Join others in our community for a lively discussion; new members are always welcome! If you're interested, send us an email and we will get you a copy of the book. Click here for more information.

Collection Corner

Magazines for Everyone
Did you know the library subscribes to many popular magazines so you don't have to? We have a wide selection including Magnolia, Consumer Reports, New Hampshire Magazine, Wildlife Journal, People, and more. We also have two children's magazine subscriptions: Ranger Rick and National Geographic Kids. You can find all of these in our main magazine section.
Need Help Finding Your Next Read?
Try NoveList Plus, a comprehensive resource for fiction and nonfiction readers that provides lists of series, read-a-like suggestions, reviews, and reading levels for thousands of titles. Use your library card number to log in.

Trustees, Friends, and Foundation

The next meeting of the Barrington Library Foundation is Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00 PM. Click here for more information.
All Trustee meetings will be held in the library's meeting room. The next monthly Trustee meeting will be Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 PM.
The next meeting of the Friends will be on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM.

Town & Community News

Brasen Hill Farm Hike
Warren Road (off Route 4)
Saturday, April 8 at 9:30-11:30 AM
Join the Conservation Commission and Trails Committee for a Take Back Spring Hike. The walking will be easy, with only mild uphills, about two miles in length. Some of the trails may be wet, so wear appropriate footwear and dress for changing spring weather. The farm has plenty of animals; bring your camera, but please leave your canine companions at home. Click here for more information.
Recycling Volunteer Needed for Soft Plastics Program
Seeking community volunteer to participate in the NexTrex program for the next six months, 1-2 hours per week. Duties include screening for acceptable plastics at the Barrington Transfer Station and transporting plastics to local pick-up points like Market Basket or Hannafords once or twice a week. Time and day of pickups flexible. Once 500 pounds of plastic is collected, the volunteer(s) will receive a Trex bench delivered to their location of choice. Interested persons can contact M.S. at oddjobsmom@gmail.com or text (617) 480-0293.

See NexTrex website for more details on the community recycling program:
School & Community Recycling Programs | NexTrex
2023 Town Meeting Results
Click here for the Town Meeting Results
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