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Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
BPL On The Go - Sandbox Centre
Meet library staff at the Sandbox Centre to discover how the library can help. From free professional development and market research to community-focused creative spaces-it's all here. Book a visit.

Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BPL On The Go - Sandbox Centre
Meet library staff at the Sandbox Centre to discover how the library can help. From free professional development and market research to community-focused creative spaces-it's all here. Book a visit.

Wed, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Play American Mahjong at the library! For experienced players.

Wed, Feb 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Come and enjoy some music brought to you by local artists

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

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Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Branch
Calling all BIPOC Creatives, Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Activists: come thru to connect, collaborate, and create at the UPlift Black weekly drop in event EVERY Wednesday evening November - February.

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Unleash your inner maker in this monthly, small-group crafting program just for adults. Each session offers a chance to get hands-on with a fresh creative project. No experience needed!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Come join fellow musicians to practice your ukulele skills in a relaxed environment. No formal instruction provided.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for an interactive meet-up with stories, rhymes & songs. Then stay, play, and socialize! This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!!

Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Learning Spanish? Come practice in a stress-free, laid back environment! Beginners and fluent speakers of Spanish are welcome to drop by for casual conversation.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Strengthen your French skills while enjoying casual conversations. Expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and boost your confidence with the help of a French-speaking facilitator.

Fri, Feb 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for a Messy morning!

Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Drop in anytime between 10-11:30 for an adult crafting program designed to allow caregivers to get creative while accompanied by a little one. Recommended for caregivers with non-walking babies.

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online - Online
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. Register

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
Explore our space, designed for social, craft, or gaming individuals. Come in as an individual or a group of friends and connect with others, just like you.

Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session

Fri, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Feb 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, Feb 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
BPL On The Go
Get dressed for outdoor Nature Play and activities.

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting LEGO building session! We provide all the LEGO bricks, just bring your imagination! We can't wait to see the amazing creations you'll design.

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
If you are new to speaking French, this is your chance to build your vocabulary and grammar skills. Simple conversations are led by a native French-speaking facilitator.

Sun, Mar 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy!

Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Join us live for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!! Recommended for Ages 3-4.

Mon, Mar 02, 10:45am - 11:45am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Bring your curiosity as each week we explore hands-on projects, challenges, & experiments. This series is offered with assistance from homeschooling families, all are welcome to join & learn.

Mon, Mar 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holly Branch
Join us for an interactive circle time focused on developing your baby's early literacy skills through stories, rhymes and songs. This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver.

Mon, Mar 02, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. This one-time meeting is designed to offer free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. This one-time meeting is designed to offer free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
A get-together for playwrights seeking to have new scenes and plays read out loud by local actors, and local actors looking for a chance to cold-read!

Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Join us for an interactive meet-up with stories & songs. Then stay, play, and socialize! This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us live for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!!

Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session

Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Join the Barrie Folk Society, a not-for-profit organization that cares about the growth & nurturing of the folk/roots music movement in our community, as they share their passion for acoustic music.

Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary and grammar through conversation.

Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Pratiquez votre français en toute simplicité! Rejoignez-nous pour des échanges chaleureux dans une ambiance détendue, animés par une francophone passionnée. Rejoignez-nous pour un film le 17 mars.

Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Have you ever read to a dog? They are great listeners! Join Empower Simcoe as we offer this unique program to their clients and the community at large. Bring your own book to read or choose one here.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Play American Mahjong at the library! For experienced players.

Wed, Mar 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Come and enjoy some music brought to you by local artists

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Play chess with 705 Chess: the Simcoe County Chess Club! Ages 16+

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Come join fellow musicians to practice your ukulele skills in a relaxed environment. No formal instruction provided.