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Storytelling Through Song

with local musicians

2023-06-24 14:00:00 2023-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Storytelling Through Song Come celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Downtown Branch - Reading Garden

Saturday, June 24
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-24 14:00:00 2023-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Storytelling Through Song Come celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Downtown Branch - Reading Garden

Downtown Branch

Reading Garden

Come celebrate National Indigenous History Month.

Enjoy a few hours with our regional Indigenous musicians and knowledge keepers on the library rooftop.

  • Basil Lafreniere & Marguerite Berger - Métis musicians of the band “Red Hot Stovepipe”
  • Jeff Monague – First Nations musician
  • Painted Sky – Musician & song writer
  • Shawn Corbiere & Jenn Brunelle - Members of the Juno-nominated Indigenous rock band "No Reservations"

In collaboration with the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Care Team from the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle, Red Quills, City of Barrie and the Barrie Public Library.

Together, celebrating the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples with a variety of programs throughout the month of June.

For more information visit the City of Barrie website.

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Sep 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM

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.

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room,Reading Garden

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Gathering Place
This event is full

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Spaces

Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Thursday, September 18 2025 at 4:30pm

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Thu, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 4:30pm

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room