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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.
Registration is now closed

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 - 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, 10:00am - 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.
Registration is now closed

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!

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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, 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.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

Cancelled
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, 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 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch
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.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jun 19, 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 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for a Messy morning!

Fri, Jun 19, 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 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online - Online
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. Register

Fri, Jun 19, 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 19, 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!

Fri, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Jun 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Robots are invading the Holly Branch!

Sat, Jun 20, 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 20, 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 21, 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 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Holly Branch
You are important and worth the time, so join us to get away from the noise and invest in you, one mindful moment at a time.

Sun, Jun 21, 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, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, Jun 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Songs, stories, and parachute fun! Recommended for ages 2-5.

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Jun 22, 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 22, 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.

Mon, Jun 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Join us from 5:30-8pm to learn from and talk to local environmental organizations dedicated to green living and pollinator well-being.

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross 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.

Mon, Jun 22, 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!

Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 24, 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 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Reading Garden
Come and celebrate another successful year of talking books and making amazing connections

Wed, Jun 24, 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 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Drop-in for a cozy evening of puzzling.

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 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 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Robots are invading the Painswick Branch!

Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.
This event is full