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Stop Buying Stuff!

2023-04-06 17:15:00 2023-04-06 18:15:00 America/New_York Stop Buying Stuff! Drop-in program Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Thursday, April 06
5:15pm - 6:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 17:15:00 2023-04-06 18:15:00 America/New_York Stop Buying Stuff! Drop-in program Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Painswick Branch

Massie Family Community Room

Drop-in program

More and more people are becoming concerned about the effects of Climate Change, but what can we do? Become vegetarian? Ride a bike? Invest in Green?

Local broadcaster Meg Whitton thinks one of the simplest and most effective solutions is one no one will talk about: Stop Buying STUFF.  Saying No to Stuff is simple and effective but is never discussed as a planet solution.  It's time we asked ourselves why.

Meg worked part time at a dump and has seen what we throw out.  She'll speak on:

  • Why we buy
  • Why no one will tell you to stop

And can suggest solutions like:

  • a spending threshold
  • tips for tough conversations
  • how to handle KIDS & purchases
  • how to build a capsule wardrobe
  • her 3 favourite recipes for cutting WAY down on food waste

Meg Whitton is the Morning Show Host of Bounce Radio, a member of the Board of Directors for Living Green Barrie and has even been an employee at the dump just because she wanted to learn more about where garbage goes.  This talk will look at pop culture, advertising and what she feels is one of the easiest, most impactful ways to affect climate change - and why NO ONE will talk about it!  


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Painswick Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Apr 22 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 9:30PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.

Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area
This event is full

Fri, May 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 06, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Fri, May 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 13, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Area

Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Fri, May 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Thu, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Fri, May 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room