Here we go! Superheroes of all shapes and capes are returning to the Downtown Library.
Join the Library for a free, family-friendly event that showcases comic and pop culture in Barrie with local vendors, cosplayers, artists and more. In partnership with the City of Barrie Game On! event, re-live the nostalgia of retro video games, go head-to-head in a video game tournament, and much more!
Visit our BPL Comic Fest webpage for a schedule of featured presenters, workshops, cosplayer character visits, vendors and more.
BPL Comic Fest is being held in partnership with the City of Barrie’s Game On! events, which takes place at the Library and Five Points Theatre. Game On! is hosting an all day Mario Kart Tournament on the big screen hosted by We Got Game. Mario and Peach will be visiting before lunch! Build up Party Points, join the social mixer – Game On! After Dark – for those 19 and over on Saturday evening.
The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.
Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
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AGE GROUP: | Under 5 | Teens | School-Aged Kids | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes, Reading, & Literacy | Special Events | Kidzone | Crafts, Games & Fun | Authors |
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.
