We have 2020 vision!
The Barrington Library has long been an important part of our Town’s history; in fact, since 1795 during George Washington’s second term as president. Over the centuries it has been located in a series of corners and small spaces in private homes, in churches and in municipal buildings. But, it has never had a home of its own designed to serve the needs of a growing, vibrant and diverse population as a community library.
In March 2019 a warrant article presented Barrington voters with the question of whether an approximately $4 million dollar 15 year bond (with an additional nearly $500,000 raised within the community) was acceptable. The majority but not > 60% said YES! “YES” from our community was a critical signal to…Continue reading “We Have 2020 Vision!”