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Fri, Nov 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch
Join us for our Messy Mornings once a month!

Fri, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Grab a friend or come solo to the library and play some of your favourite card games. Dealer's choice.

Fri, Nov 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Drop in and play on our Switch with friends or go old school and play either card or board games! Share the Switch as you watch or play with friends. Limited playing time. First-come first-served.

Fri, Nov 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Barrie Public Library is looking to recruit students (14+) to assist with children's programs from mid December to the end of March.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
Secret snowflakes are made just by you and with so much love. Visit Holly's magical workshop and create a few gems to gift this holiday season.

Sat, Nov 29, 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, Nov 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Barrie Public Library is looking to recruit students (14+) to assist with children's programs from mid December to the end of March.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Drop in to write a letter to support human issues and rights. Make a difference with as little as a half hour of your time.

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Unleash your inner maker in a small-group crafting session just for adults. Create a holiday gift made by you! In this session, we're making Cookie Trays. All materials provided.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us to work on your own projects while socializing with other yarn lovers. Meet new friends, share tips and tricks, have fun too! All ages welcome.

Sat, Nov 29, 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.
This event is full

Sun, Nov 30, 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, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and drop in to join other yarn enthusiasts!

Sun, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Drop in and have fun playing with other junior chess players - Ages 7+. Board games are available for all ages.

Mon, Dec 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online - Online
This session is for those that haven?t registered their business yet, and need to understand how they can go about validating their business idea before taking the big leap!Register

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 4 week session
This event is full

Mon, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and drop in to join other yarn enthusiasts!

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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 time.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 03, 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 time.

Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Play American Mahjong at the library! For experienced players.

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New venue Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Build your coding, technology, and robotics skills in this exciting after-school program designed for Grades 5-7 students.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
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.

Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 10:00am - 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.

Thu, Dec 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Online - Online
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. Register

Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Author Mark Jacquemain shares the research and creative process behind Strange Case of Mr. Bogus and Dr. Price, set in Simcoe County during the overlooked economic depression of the 1870s.

Fri, Dec 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Experience the power of play! Explore hands-on activities with your child that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Grab a friend or come solo to the library and play some of your favourite card games. Dealer's choice.

Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Drop in and play on our Switch with friends or go old school and play either card or board games! Share the Switch as you watch or play with friends. Limited playing time. First-come first-served.

Fri, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!