Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!!

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.

This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

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.

Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.

Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

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.

Celebrate Pride with a Pride themed Storytime then stay afterward for crafts and creative fun!

Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Spend the afternoon with us as we enjoy the movie "Lilo and Stitch" the live action version.

Come on out for a family movie!

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! Join the wait list

Come on out for a family movie!

Start your Summer with a fin-tastic craft! Turn a cardboard box into a 3D aquarium to take home.

Kick off your summer with creativity! Start with a story and sign up for Summer Reading, then build a fort, create a maze, or design your own cardboard masterpiece.

Let's get Summer started with some classic Toy Story fun! Get crafty, play some toy-approved games, and go on a scavenger hunt for your favourite characters.

Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

Robots are invading the Holly Branch!

Unleash your creativity and spend some time building with Lego.

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. Join the wait list

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.

In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy!

Drop in with family or friends to play classic board games, discover new favourites, and tackle fun puzzles together.

Songs, stories, and parachute fun! Recommended for ages 2-5.

Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Test your wits in our Weekly Escape Room. Grab your team, solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover clues before time runs out. Teams of 6 max. Register

Enjoy free movies at the library!

Teen Takeover is the place to be after school for youth aged 13-17.

Open to all levels of players from novice to pro!

Join us for a fun, casual program! Each month, explore a new creative project, perfect for beginners. Most supplies are included?come unleash your creativity and have a great time with us!

Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

It's Seniors' Month! Need help with your Service Canada benefits application? This drop-in program is back by popular demand!

Join us each week for activities as we check in on our community garden.

Drop by the Painswick Branch with your bike and helmet. We'll be decorating bikes, learning about bike safety, and riding the outdoor bike track.

Bring your favourite stuffie for a "check-up" at the library.

Enjoy World Cup-themed games, trivia, crafts, music, and activities for all ages as we cheer on teams from around the world.

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! Join the wait list

Enter into the world of technology! Try coding, build robots, design games, and explore awesome tech. Each week features a new challenge to solve. No experience needed.

*Re-scheduled from June 16, 2026* Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library is very excited to invite you to try dragon boating this summer!

Pratiquez votre français en toute simplicité! Rejoignez-nous pour des échanges chaleureux dans une ambiance détendue, animés par une francophone passionnée.Register

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. Join the wait list

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.

Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Join us for a half-hour storytime with stories, songs and other pre-literacy activities that help your child get ready to read.

Join us each week for a storytime with songs stories and rhymes. Then stay and play with City of Barrie's Mud Kitchen.

Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Flip the switch on discovery. In this energizing, hands-on exhibit, Science North Bluecoats invite visitors to take charge by exploring some electrifying activities.

Calling all builders! Challenge yourself to build the silliest or most inventive structure. Program is best suited for children ages 6+. Limited capacity, first-come, first-served.

Join us each week for a focused experiment or activity.

Join us to play chess with other enthusiasts! This meet-up is perfect for those who already know the basics and are looking for a relaxed environment to sharpen their skills.