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Simcoe Reads

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2026-09-29 18:30:00 2026-09-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Simcoe Reads 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! John Hayter Southshore Community Centre -

Tuesday, September 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-29 18:30:00 2026-09-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Simcoe Reads 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! John Hayter Southshore Community Centre -

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.

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    We ask that all participants conduct themselves respectfully, and adhere to the Patron Conduct Policy.

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

    AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Books & Beyond |

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