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Art Spark *REGISTERED*

March Break
2026-03-20 14:30:00 2026-03-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Art Spark *REGISTERED* For tweens & teens who love to draw! All skill levels welcome. Learn techniques to sketch your favourite characters. Register in person at the Downtown Branch. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Friday, March 20
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-20 14:30:00 2026-03-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Art Spark *REGISTERED* For tweens & teens who love to draw! All skill levels welcome. Learn techniques to sketch your favourite characters. Register in person at the Downtown Branch. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Downtown Branch

Angus Ross Room

For tweens & teens who love to draw! All skill levels welcome. Learn techniques to sketch your favourite characters. Register in person at the Downtown Branch.

All registrations open on Monday, March 9 at 9:30am. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Culture & Arts |

TAGS: | |

Downtown Branch
AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010
Hours
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We're closed Monday February 16 due to Family Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(Family Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 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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Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Feb 21, 1:20pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Feb 23, 10:45am - 11:45am
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Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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French Connexion - for advanced French speakers/learners
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab
UP BeatBox Studio with UPlift Black - Wednesday Drop-Ins
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor
Stitch Together - (formerly Knitting Circle)
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex
Spanish Conversation Circle
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
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Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Fun & Games Drop-in
Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Hop, Skip & Drum
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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STEAM Club
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Anna Small Theatre Lab - Theatre by the Bay
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Baby Time Meet-Up (formerly Baby Goose)
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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French Connexion - for advanced French speakers/learners
Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Rise & Shine Playtime (formerly Play, Learn, Grow)
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Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wednesday Afternoon Book Club - Downtown
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Ukulele Meet Up!
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Stitch Together - (formerly Knitting Circle)
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:45am - 11:45am
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Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Winter Paralympic Para Hockey - Canada vs. Japan
Mon, Mar 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Winter Paralympics Para Hockey - Canada vs. Czechia
Tue, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 2:05pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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