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balibrary

  1. RT @nbcchicago: Shedd's rescued otter makes her debut... pics/video: bit.ly/KNn77V 12 minutes ago via HootSuite
  2. Barrington Art Festival begins Sat at 10 AM - music, food & glorious ART on the streets of downtown B'ton. ow.ly/bacH0 about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. Friday - holiday weekend: got DVD? Stop in before all the good ones are checked out! about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
  4. We're looking for a friendly, customer-focused librarian to encourage literacy & curiosity in children: is that you? ow.ly/b9xMX about 13 hours ago via HootSuite
  5. Holiday weekend - time for long walks & cool dips in the pool. Take along some free audiobooks from our NEW service: ow.ly/b9jaG about 15 hours ago via HootSuite
  6. Thank you, @geneva_library! Have a great holiday weekend! about 15 hours ago via HootSuite
  7. Friendly reminder: we'll be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Don't miss the parade: ow.ly/b8uqB about 18 hours ago via HootSuite
  8. RT @coloneltribune: On The Town: 10 things to do in Chicago for Memorial Day weekend. trib.in/JW5Q0q 8:45 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  9. High school students: study here @BALibrary w/your friends, May 31 & June 1, Noon - 9 PM. We'll provide lots of space & snacks. 6:05 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  10. Everybody's talking about Pinterest: do you feel left out? Take our free class on Thurs, June 7, 7 PM: ow.ly/b8sxW 4:50 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  11. @CLGraphics Thx for the RTs and your awesome work on our Check It Out Newsletter! 4:40 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  12. Beautiful things happening inside & outside today: patron Sophie discovered a Mourning Dove whose eggs have hatched! ow.ly/i/EjRF 2:27 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  13. Our library is beautiful in all four seasons, but check out this burst of color in the garden today: ow.ly/i/EiOJ 12:43 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  14. New buzz on our business blog: check out @DelackMedia Group's video what they can do for our business or organization. ow.ly/b7Jox 8:45 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  15. Learn the history and facts about Memorial Day from the Department of Veterans Affairs: ow.ly/b7IUQ 7:16 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  16. Calling Lake Co. artists: the Heritage Farm Foundation needs your works for a special show featuring farm images. ow.ly/b6RY2 4:45 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  17. New places to eat and shop in Barrington: yay! ow.ly/b67NP 7:25 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  18. Chat with Amelia Levin, author of "Chicago Chef's Table," & Margaret McSweeney: June 11, 7 PM. ow.ly/b6RLK 5:30 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  19. Love the nostalgic sounds of an a capella girl group? Then don't miss Route 66, performing here on Fri, June 8, 8 PM: ow.ly/b6Ozh 3:35 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  20. e-reader & iPad petting zoo starting in the lobby now-5:30 PM. Stop by & check out the latest models before you buy. ow.ly/b6OrM 2:30 PM May 23rd via HootSuite