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I ran for Library Trustee because I believe public libraries provide essential resources that empower individuals at every stage of life, for every resident, and they are critical for our communities. I truly believe our library is the best bang for our buck!
As a Barrington Area Library trustee, I will advocate for:
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR LIBRARY, and
LIFELONG LEARNING
LIBRARY TRUSTEE BOARD UPDATES, JULY 2025:
FOR OUR COMMUNITY: The Barrington Area Library was recently awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Library is one of only THREE libraries in Illinois, and ONE OF TEN LIBRARY DISTRICTS IN THE NATION to receive this prestigious award. Giddy-up!
Per the GFOA, “The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management."
Kudos to our Finance Director, Lauren Rosenthal, and our library director, Jason Pinshower, for this amazing achievement!
FOR OUR LIBRARY: The board approved a custom-built "locker" to house the "Library of Things." Barrington will be the first library to launch this system, allowing customers to view and borrow electronic devices, such as laptops and graphing calculators, and other non-media items.
FOR LIFELONG LEARNING: After gathering community feedback that included high support for more outdoor library programs and spaces, the board approved getting more detailed information regarding portions of the Outdoor Space Master Plan. First areas to explore will be an Activity Pavilion (in the back, near the current Learning Garden), the entry courtyard, and concrete paths throughout the property.
Use this contact form to send an email to the entire Board or particular trustees.
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MOST POPULAR BOOK AT THE BARRINGTON AREA LIBRARY IN JULY 2025:
The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
WHAT I'M READING NOW...
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (STILL... the first 150 pages were a slog...)
Recommended by BStrongTogether and the community committee that drafted District 220's new phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World by Devorah Heitner
Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (audio book)
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