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Simcoe Reads
Grand Finale
Tuesday, September 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eight Libraries. Eight Books. One Winner. Join us at the John Hayter Southshore Community Centre see who will take home the title of Simcoe Reads 2026 Champion this year!
Location - General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre
Eight Libraries. Eight Books. 1 Winner.
Eight Simcoe County libraries are squaring off against each other in a cover-to-cover competition this year: Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Ramara and Severn. Based on Canada Reads, each library has selected a Canadian book and a local celebrity champion. It's time to pick your favourite, enjoy the debate, and vote to decide which book will be crowned the winner.
Can't make it in person: The event will also be stream live through Facebook. Please check our library Facebook page for more details soon.
Read:
- Learn more about Simcoe Reads 2026
- See previous Simcoe Reads picks
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