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Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn to crochet at the library! Materials and instruction provided. Recommended for ages 11+
This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Apr 09, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.

Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.

Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.

Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for a Messy morning!

Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
Come in as an individual or a group of friends and connect with others, just like you.

Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
This presentation offers an overview of Type 2 Diabetes and its effects on overall health.

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Register for a 6 week session!

Fri, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the MacLaren Art Centre and New Path Youth and Family Services invite families to special art workshops at Barrie Public Library!

Sat, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 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.

Sun, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Put your spelling skills to the test! Join us for our Spelling Bee, where sharp minds, big words, and friendly competition take the stage. Who will spell their way to victory?

Sun, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Put your spelling skills to the test! Join us for our Spelling Bee, where sharp minds, big words, and friendly competition take the stage. Who will spell their way to victory?

Sun, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Put your spelling skills to the test! Join us for our Spelling Bee, where sharp minds, big words, and friendly competition take the stage. Who will spell their way to victory?

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room
Teen Takeover is the place to be after school for youth aged 11-17

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Provides a supportive environment where members share their work, offer insights into the work of others, and enhance knowledge to improve their writing skills.