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RootsFest

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09/09/18 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org/library-events
Barrington Area Library
Website: http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org
Barrington Area Library
Phone:(847) 382-1300
Website:http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org/
Address: 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010

ALL ARE INVITED TO ROOTSFEST!
Sunday, Sept 9th, 1:30 – 4:30 PM,
inside and outside at the Barrington Area Library

Join the Barrington Area Library for a celebration of ROOTS – roots that sustain and nurture us, that help us grow, that connect us.

  • Watch plein air painting and a wood turning demonstration
  • Express yourself through a community drawing activity
  • Enjoy live music from popular acoustic band The Corner Boys
  • the experts from Chicago Master Gardeners and Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Learn from and try hands-on activities with Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Smart Farm, Lake County Forest Preserve District
  • Explore your roots at our Genealogy Reference Desk
  • Talk to folks from a real local farm (and taste some of their wares)
  • Head into Citizens Park for the “Tale on the Trail”

No need to register – just drop in, bring a friend, bring the family! Open to all ages. They are still planning more surprises for Rootsfest, so check out the Barrington Area Library for updates.

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    For more information about the BStrong Together Conversation Circles, click here.

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