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Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
Registration is now closed

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

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch
Robots are invading the Painswick Branch!

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Not sure where to get started? Learn the basics of our makerspace equipment in this demo-style program. Watch, take notes, ask questions. No hands-on work, just inspiration and information!

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 11, 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!

Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
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, Jun 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online - Online
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. Register

Fri, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session where we will teach the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of the game!
This event is full

Fri, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Children's 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.

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Robots are invading the Holly Branch!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Unleash your creativity and spend some time building with Lego.

Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Holly Branch
Join us for a fun-filled Springtime celebration! Colour and decorate your own paper flower bouquet, play in the bubbles, and make a bubble wand to keep the fun going at home.

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Not sure where to get started? Learn the basics of our makerspace equipment in this demo-style program. Watch, take notes, ask questions. No hands-on work, just inspiration and information!

Sat, Jun 13, 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, Jun 14, 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.

Sun, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Holly Branch
Start your day with a peaceful moment. Come enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs, with a specific focus on mindfulness activities for kids. May include gentle movements, focus on senses, and affirmations.

Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Join us for a chance to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons together! All ages are welcome, and we especially encourage caregivers to team up with their children.

Sun, Jun 14, 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!

Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Join us for a fun afternoon of great music, featuring musicians Grace & Witt.

Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Painswick Branch
Join us for a fun afternoon of great music with Adrien Robitaille.

Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Songs, stories, and parachute fun! Recommended for ages 2-5.

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Reading Garden
Come join us for a lovely afternoon of entertainment and socialization on our beautiful downtown rooftop. In collaboration with CFS and the Prevention of Seniors Abuse Network, it is open to all.

Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
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, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room
Teen Takeover is the place to be after school for youth aged 13-17.

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Roll the dice, gather your crew, and let the games begin!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session where we will teach the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of the game!
This event is full

Tue, Jun 16, 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!

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn to crochet at the library! Materials and instruction provided. Recommended for ages 11+
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Reading Garden
Come socialize and sing along with regional Indigenous musicians for an evening of storytelling through song. Light dinner will be provided.

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
BPL On The Go
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library is very excited to invite you to try dragon boating this summer!
This event is full

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch
Learning Spanish? Come practice in a stress-free, laid back environment. If you already have some knowledge of the language and want to practice with others, we invite you join!

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
NOTE: June 9, no facilitator, space still open to meet & practice. Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary & grammar through conversation.

Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Children's 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online - Online
In this session with Carol Richardson of Compass Rose Floral Design, you'll learn how to create customer experiences that go beyond the transaction - building trust, loyalty, and advocacy.Register

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us as we share some simple and inspiring craft creations and ideas.

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Not sure where to get started? Learn the basics of our makerspace equipment in this demo-style program. Watch, take notes, ask questions. No hands-on work, just inspiration and information!

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch
Listen to the sound of live music, or bring your instrument and play your favourite tunes in an OPEN STAGE format.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
BPL On The Go
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!

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Play chess with 705 Chess: the Simcoe County Chess Club! Ages 16+

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Discover new book titles and connect with other True Crime readers and enthusiasts!
This event is full

Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
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.

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
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.

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Sit down with a Regional Service Network Specialist from AccessOAP to receive support with registration, expense support for Core Clinical Services, and answers to general AccessOAP questions.

Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Sit down with a Regional Service Network Specialist from AccessOAP to receive support with registration, expense support for Core Clinical Services, and answers to general AccessOAP questions.

Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Staff will guide you through a simple sewing project. Materials and access to a machine are provided - just bring your creativity! Note: Spots are limited. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Sit down with a Regional Service Network Specialist from AccessOAP to receive support with registration, expense support for Core Clinical Services, and answers to general AccessOAP questions.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Painswick Branch
Sit down with a Regional Service Network Specialist from AccessOAP to receive support with registration, expense support for Core Clinical Services, and answers to general AccessOAP questions.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Robots are invading the Painswick Branch!

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
This talk by Dr. Robin Metcalfe from York University will provide an overview of NASAs Europa Clipper mission, currently 1.5 years into its 5.5-year journey to the Jovian system.

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.
This event is full