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Monday, December 110:00—10:15 AMNEW BuildingBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Gingerbread House Competition BEGINS
Our ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION begins! Please bring your submissions to the front desk this week, December 1-6, and we will register you. We are putting them in two categories for the contest: Child(ren)/Family and Teen/Adult. Voting will begin next week, December 8-13, and the winners will be announced on Monday, December 15.…Learn MoreMonday, December 14:00—5:00 PMBarrington RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Chess Club
Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to sharpen their minds and challenge their friends at our Chess Club! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come learn strategies, play matches, and have fun. No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for the game! Boards provided.…Learn MoreMonday, December 15:00—6:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Food for Thought Cooking Club
Each month, we will highlight a new ingredient, spice, or cookbook. Members bring their delicious creations to the meeting to share with others. YUM! At each meeting we will discuss the spice/ingredient/cookbook/all things FOOD! Adults, please join us on the first Monday of each month at 5 PM in the Program room for Food for Thought Cooking Club.…Learn More2
Tuesday, December 26:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Friends of the Barrington Public Library Monthly Meeting
Friends of the Barrington Library monthly meeting. Tuesday, December 26:30—8:00 PMBarrington RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
VirtualBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Barrington Library Foundation Meeting
The Barrington Library Foundation will be meeting in the Barrington Room at the NEW library each month, usually the first Tuesday at 6:30pm. Please check the calendar or call the library at (603)664-9715 for any scheduling updates.…Learn More3
Wednesday, December 310:00 AM—1:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Mahjong & Cribbage Drop-In
Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Barrington Public Library.
Mahjong:
Come and join a group of folks to play Mahjong! New players are welcomed as the veterans are happy to teach new people the ropes. A minimum of 4 players is typically best to hold a game.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 36:00—8:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
SNHUG - Ukulele Workshop
Always wanted to play the ukulele? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics—no experience needed. We’ll cover tuning, simple chords, and strumming patterns to get you started. Ukuleles provided (or…Learn More4
Thursday, December 43:00—4:00 PMSeating AreaBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Hook & Needle Club
Do you love to knit, crochet, or just have a love of yarn?
Teen and Adults are invited to bring your current project and hang out with other string enthusiasts in the teen area! Don’t have a project, join us for inspiration. Beginners and seasoned stitchers welcome! Expect good vibes, great conversation, and lots of laughs.…Learn More5
Friday, December 512:00—1:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Adult Watercolor Club
This group meets on the first Friday of each month to visit and work on their watercolor projects. Bring your own project and supplies, share ideas, ask for advice, and have a nice time working together with others that like watercolors! All artists are welcome.…Learn MoreFriday, December 51:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Game On @ the Library
• Featuring Canasta, Pinochle, Scrabble, and a world of board games!
• From classic card games to modern board fun, join us!
• Shuffle, roll, and play; your favorite games await!…Learn MoreFriday, December 54:00—5:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Family Gingerbread Workshop
Families register for one Gingerbread House kit to decorate. Kits include the gingerbread house, icing and candy decorations. We encourage you to bring some of your own decorations to enhance your gingerbread house design - they must all be edible. Once the houses are complete we ask that they be submitted in the Gingerbread House Competition.…Learn More6
Saturday, December 610:00—10:30 AMEarly Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)ECLC77 Ramsdell Ln, Barrington, NH, 03825
Barrington's POLAR EXPRESS 1st Time Slot
Put on your favorite holiday pajamas and head on over to the Ramsdell Station (at the ECLC) for a magical Polar Express event! Barrington families will enjoy holiday music as you visit different train stops to make a craft, enter raffles, and pick up a variety of treats from Santa's Elves.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 610:00 AM—12:00 PMNEW BuildingBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Traditions & Transitions Revisited
The Barrington Public Library is hosting an exhibition entitled “Traditions & Transitions Revisited. ” It features portraits made in 1995 as part of a community oral history project celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Barrington Public Library.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 610:30—11:30 AMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Veterans Coffee Hour
Are you looking for a chance to meet other veterans in town in a casual setting? Take a break at the end of the week and stop in at the Library for some coffee and conversation. We provide the coffee (or tea and cocoa). Did you know that there are 781…Learn MoreSaturday, December 610:30—11:00 AMEarly Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)ECLC77 Ramsdell Ln, Barrington, NH, 03825
Barrington's POLAR EXPRESS 2nd Time Slot
Put on your favorite holiday pajamas and head on over to the Ramsdell Station (at the ECLC) for a magical Polar Express event! Barrington families will enjoy holiday music as you visit different train stops to make a craft, enter raffles, and pick up a variety of treats from Santa's Elves.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 611:00—11:30 AMEarly Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)ECLC77 Ramsdell Ln, Barrington, NH, 03825
Playground/FieldBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Barrington's POLAR EXPRESS 3rd Time Slot
Put on your favorite holiday pajamas and head on over to the Ramsdell Station (at the ECLC) for a magical Polar Express event! Barrington families will enjoy holiday music as you visit different train stops to make a craft, enter raffles, and pick up a variety of treats from Santa's Elves.…Learn More7
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Monday, December 84:00—5:00 PMBarrington RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Chess Club
Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to sharpen their minds and challenge their friends at our Chess Club! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come learn strategies, play matches, and have fun. No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for the game! Boards provided.…Learn More9
Tuesday, December 96:30—7:30 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
The Suspense Society Book Group
The Suspense Society is a laid-back book group for fans of gripping, edge-of-your seat reads. We dive into thrilling stories, share our thoughts, and enjoy the excitement of unexpected twists. Join us for fun discussions and a community that loves a good suspenseful read.…Learn More10
Wednesday, December 1010:00 AM—1:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Mahjong & Cribbage Drop-In
Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Barrington Public Library.
Mahjong:
Come and join a group of folks to play Mahjong! New players are welcomed as the veterans are happy to teach new people the ropes. A minimum of 4 players is typically best to hold a game.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 106:00—7:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Pokémon Club
It's time to catch 'em all! Join us for an hour of Pokemon Club on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00PM. Bring your cards - trade, battle and collect! This club is geared for individuals in Grades 1-8.11
Thursday, December 113:00—4:00 PMSeating AreaBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Hook & Needle Club
Do you love to knit, crochet, or just have a love of yarn?
Teen and Adults are invited to bring your current project and hang out with other string enthusiasts in the teen area! Don’t have a project, join us for inspiration. Beginners and seasoned stitchers welcome! Expect good vibes, great conversation, and lots of laughs.…Learn More12
Friday, December 121:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Game On @ the Library
• Featuring Canasta, Pinochle, Scrabble, and a world of board games!
• From classic card games to modern board fun, join us!
• Shuffle, roll, and play; your favorite games await!…Learn MoreFriday, December 124:00—5:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Paint Wooden Ornament
Paint a wooden ornament (acrylic paints), add a string and you'll be good to go hang it at home! Open to all ages, kids through Adults! We ask that a parent be present if the child is not in elementary school yet to assist them if needed. Registration is required.…Learn More13
Saturday, December 1310:30—11:15 AMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Family Sensory Story Time
Join us the FOURTH Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM for Sensory Family Story Time! We will have stories and fun activities. No registration needed! Appropriate for preschool ages and up.Saturday, December 131:00—2:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Melted Crayon Ornament workshop
Join us to shred our crayons, pour them in and melt them inside a glass ornament. Bring color to your tree with this pretty handmade ornament! This is event is for all ages, but if you have a 6 year old or younger you may need to stay to assist them. Thank you.…Learn More14
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Monday, December 154:00—5:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Polar Bear Cookie Pops
Kids in Grades 1-8 are invited to make these adorable white polar bear cookie pops - dipping cookies into melted white chocolate, embellishing with candies. Registration is required. If registered then you cannot make it please cancel or call the library 603-664-9715 to open that spot for someone on the wait list.…Learn MoreMonday, December 154:00—5:00 PMBarrington RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Chess Club
Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to sharpen their minds and challenge their friends at our Chess Club! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come learn strategies, play matches, and have fun. No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for the game! Boards provided.…Learn More16
Tuesday, December 161:00—2:30 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Book Page Wreath Workshop
Adult Book Wreath Workshop will used discarded or book sale books to make this impressive wreath. All materials are provided. If you have a specific book of your own that you would like to use, please bring that. Example: a staff member used a novel about Leonard Di Vinci and some of the pages has sketches of his artwork that when made into the wreath would show inside the cones.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 165:30—7:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Library Trustee Meeting
This is the monthly meeting for the Library board of trustees. This meeting will meet in-person at the Library, but you can also access the meeting remotely via this Teams Link.17
Wednesday, December 1710:00 AM—1:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Mahjong & Cribbage Drop-In
Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Barrington Public Library.
Mahjong:
Come and join a group of folks to play Mahjong! New players are welcomed as the veterans are happy to teach new people the ropes. A minimum of 4 players is typically best to hold a game.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 176:00—7:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Grinch is visiting the Barrington Public Library! Pajamas and/or slippers are optional, but definitely a fun way to participate in this festive event. Come by to enjoy the classic story, have some holiday refreshments, and greet our special visitor!
We will also have Grinchie door prizes! No registration required.18
Thursday, December 183:00—4:00 PMSeating AreaBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Hook & Needle Club
Do you love to knit, crochet, or just have a love of yarn?
Teen and Adults are invited to bring your current project and hang out with other string enthusiasts in the teen area! Don’t have a project, join us for inspiration. Beginners and seasoned stitchers welcome! Expect good vibes, great conversation, and lots of laughs.…Learn More19
Friday, December 19All DayNEW BuildingBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Ugly Sweater Day
Visit the library today wearing your Ugly Sweater!If you would like to participate in our social media Ugly Sweater Contest, please stop by the circulation desk to enter. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page on Monday, Dec. 22nd.Friday, December 191:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Game On @ the Library
• Featuring Canasta, Pinochle, Scrabble, and a world of board games!
• From classic card games to modern board fun, join us!
• Shuffle, roll, and play; your favorite games await!…Learn More20
Saturday, December 201:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Ukulele Group Open Mic
Ukulele Group Open Mic is a welcoming and lively event where ukulele enthusiasts—whether solo performers or small groups—take the stage to share their music. 21
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Monday, December 224:00—5:00 PMBarrington RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Chess Club
Students in Grades 4 and up are invited to sharpen their minds and challenge their friends at our Chess Club! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come learn strategies, play matches, and have fun. No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for the game! Boards provided.…Learn More23
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Wednesday, December 24Closed
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Thursday, December 25Closed
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Friday, December 261:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Game On @ the Library
• Featuring Canasta, Pinochle, Scrabble, and a world of board games!
• From classic card games to modern board fun, join us!
• Shuffle, roll, and play; your favorite games await!…Learn More27
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Monday, December 2912:30—1:30 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Daytime Book Group
The Daytime Book Group is a great opportunity to get together (virtually and/or in person in the Meeting Room) and talk about a book the group has read. Make new friends and relax for a while!
This month we will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.…Learn More30
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Wednesday, December 3110:00 AM—1:00 PMProgram RoomBarrington Public Library 426 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825
Mahjong & Cribbage Drop-In
Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Barrington Public Library.
Mahjong:
Come and join a group of folks to play Mahjong! New players are welcomed as the veterans are happy to teach new people the ropes. A minimum of 4 players is typically best to hold a game.…Learn More
New Year's Eve Hours - 10AM-4PM