Kim and Trevor love coming to the library. Trevor’s favorite thing to do at the library is to play with the toys and the books. What they would like to see in the new library is more space and a bigger kids section. They love the current children’s room but with the current space sometimesContinue reading “Video: Kim and Trevor”
Author Archives: David Weingart
Video: Amy’s View on How Libraries Touch Lives
Amy is a librarian at the Barrington Public Library and has worked at the Library in various capacities for 26 years. Over the years she has observed how the Library serves all demographics in Barrington. For example, parents come in with their small children for story time, but the library isn’t just for small children,Continue reading “Video: Amy’s View on How Libraries Touch Lives”
Video: Sarah Thinks a Library is More Than Just Books
Sarah has lived in Barrington for about three and half years, and she and her family visit the library two or three times a week, for books, Lego club, and even DVDs and video games. Her kids are learning how to find books on their own, and they are starting to realize that the libraryContinue reading “Video: Sarah Thinks a Library is More Than Just Books”
Video: Ezra Hodgson
Ezra Hodgson is a twenty–year resident of New Hampshire and a six–year resident of Barrington, having moved here with his wife, two daughters, and a dog. Ezra’s daughters love the library, and they always want to pick out new books to bring home. He has started volunteering at the library because of how much heContinue reading “Video: Ezra Hodgson”
Video: Kahlen Loves Reading
Kahlen is a 9th grader, and she really loves reading. She says that “it’s fun to be able to dive into a whole new world” While some of the books she reads aren’t necessarily realistic, she still likes to imagine herself experiencing what the characters are experiencing. What would she do in a similar situation?Continue reading “Video: Kahlen Loves Reading”
September 5, 2023 Minutes
Present: Roger Gingrich (chr / secretary), Susan Gaudiello (chr Trustees), Sarah Pfistner (guest), Jackie Cilley (guest), Cindy Hoisington, Diane St. Jean, Beth Brocket, Liz Bolton (Director BPL), Kris Pavlik Absent: Rebecca Butcher, Ginna Schonwald, Maureen Sawicki Greetings:
Video: Introducing Nancy
Nancy has spent a lot of time in different libraries over the course of her life, and what she likes most about the Barrington Public Library is the large amount of servics it provides to the town given its small size. The Library offers Barrington residents space to pursue their interests, but at present theContinue reading “Video: Introducing Nancy”
Video: Introducing Marci
Marci Novak and her husband moved to Barrington in 2006 and had trouble meeting people in town until they discovered a friendly community of people at the Library. Marci talks about how the Library has a thoughtful selection of books and interesting activities and that it has a lot to offer the town. She alsoContinue reading “Video: Introducing Marci”
Video: Addie Talks About Teen Spaces
Addie, a sophomore in High School, discusses how a new Library would be more welcoming to Barrington teenagers. She suggests that it could have a “Teen Corner” with comic books and movies aimed at teen audiences. Having a dedicated space for teens would provide an area for teens to socialize in-person, and would help themContinue reading “Video: Addie Talks About Teen Spaces”
Video: Introducing Ben
Nine-year-old Ben describes what he would like to see in a new library, and he talks about how much fun he had participating in the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program.