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STEAM Challenge

with the City of Barrie Waste Reduction Team
2026-10-21 16:00:00 2026-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Challenge Join the city of Barrie Waste Reduction squad as they teach us the science behind recycling, the importance of what goes where and how worms play their part in reducing waste. Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab

Wednesday, October 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Downtown Branch

Tinker Lab

Join the city of Barrie Waste Reduction squad as they teach us the science behind recycling, the importance of what goes where and how worms play their part in reducing waste.

AGE GROUP: | School-Aged Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Science & Math | Kidzone |

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Downtown Branch
AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010
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Mon, Sep 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 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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