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Fun & Games Drop-in
2026-02-22 14:00:00 2026-02-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Fun & Games Drop-in In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy! Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab

Sunday, February 22
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-22 14:00:00 2026-02-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Fun & Games Drop-in In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy! Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab

Downtown Branch

Tinker Lab

In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy!

Have fun playing with other junior chess players and sharpening your game strategy; ages 7+.

Families enjoy a variety of board games together.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Aged Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Kidzone | Crafts, Games & Fun |

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Downtown Branch
AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010
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Mon, Jan 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

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Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
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High School Study Hall
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 11:00am
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English Conversation Circle
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fun & Games Drop-in
Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Anna Small Theatre Lab - Theatre by the Bay
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Song Circle Night with the Barrie Folk Society
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place
French Connexion - for advanced French speakers/learners
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club - Downtown
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room
UP BeatBox Studio with UPlift Black - Wednesday Drop-Ins
Wed, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex
Storytime
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor
Stitch Together - (formerly Knitting Circle)
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
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Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Feb 08, 1:20pm - 5:00pm
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Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Feb 09, 10:45am - 11:45am
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Monday Morning Book Club - Non-Fiction
Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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French Connexion - for advanced French speakers/learners
Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
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UP BeatBox Studio with UPlift Black - Wednesday Drop-Ins
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Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Baby Time Meet-Up (formerly Baby Goose)
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Spanish Conversation Circle
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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