More than a building, more than books—where community comes together

Outside view of the former Barrington Family Practice and Walk In Care building.

Can you imagine a beautiful, comfortable library in our town by the summer of 2025? We have an exciting opportunity to turn the former Barrington Family Practice and Walk In Care building into a new town Library. Click here to learn more!

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Selected Quotes from the BPL Community Interest Survey

I would like the library to show how important literacy and knowledge is by presenting itself in a way that shows the community cares.
Programming for elders, children, teens that encourages reading, learning and community connection.
We love our library. It would be amazing to have a bigger space overall. And more areas to sit and read to my children - although they do love the children’s room now!
More space for community connectivity - meetings, movie time: more space for books and programming for all ages…
I would like to see the community have a place that they can use to bring knowledge and education for all ages.
A cozy space to read - right now my kids & I check out - it's more of a takeout restaurant wheres we'd like to sit and enjoy time there.
Activities in person and take home kits, sharing of book resources, space to come and spend time and read with kids.
Offer tech classes (like the Kittery, Maine library), and offer educational programs for every age group.