research assistance

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The Barrington Area Library offers convenient ways to ask reference questions. Your question will be answered by professional librarians with master's degrees from universities and colleges accredited by the American Library Association or by trained assistant librarians with bachelor's degrees.

In person

Librarians in Adult Services and Young People's Services are available to answer your questions during the following hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Library Activity Center Hours

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Over the phone

Librarians in Adult Services and Young People's Services are available to answer your questions during library hours.
Phone: 847-382-1300

Via instant message

Click Ask your question using live chat.

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