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Messy Science: Water

Summer Reading Club
2025-08-06 14:30:00 2025-08-06 15:30:00 America/New_York Messy Science: Water Join us for some water-based science activities that are guaranteed to be a splash. Downtown Branch - Reading Garden

Wednesday, August 06
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 14:30:00 2025-08-06 15:30:00 America/New_York Messy Science: Water Join us for some water-based science activities that are guaranteed to be a splash. Downtown Branch - Reading Garden

Downtown Branch

Reading Garden

Join us for some water-based science activities that are guaranteed to be a splash.

In the case of inclement weather the program will take place indoors.

If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca

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AGE GROUP: | School-Aged Kids | Families |

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

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Downtown Branch
AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010
Hours

 

 
Mon, Jul 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 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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