Skip What's Happening - All Locations widget
Fri, Nov 21, 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 21, 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, Nov 21, 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 21, 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 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Sat, Nov 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch
He's making a list and checking it twice. Join us for storytime, we guarantee it will be nice!

Sat, Nov 22, 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 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join other older-adult newcomers within your community for shared activities and conversation! With the Barrie Latin Resource Center.

Sat, Nov 22, 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 22, 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 holiday wreaths. All materials provided.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 22, 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 23, 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 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and drop in to join other yarn enthusiasts!

Sun, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor
Bring your drum and join us for some traditional songs, and stories where we learn about indigenous history and culture.

Mon, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. From free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity - it's all here.

Mon, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 2
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. From free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity - it's all here.

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
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!

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and drop in to join other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
This interactive program is designed for non-walking babies & a caregiver, developing your baby's early literacy skills through bounces, rhymes & tickles. The last half hour will be social time.

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of active fun! Recommended for ages 3 and above.

Tue, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Discover new fun new skills at your library!

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Grab a friend or come solo to the library and play some of your favourite card games. Dealer's choice.

Tue, Nov 25, 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.

Tue, Nov 25, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
We're going to explore the world of money, specifically how to manage it with some easy guidelines. You will learn that managing your money is possible and empowering too!

Wed, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
Play American Mahjong at the library! For experienced players.

Wed, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Craft and chill. Explore our Creative spaces tools and equipment, create something cool, and meet other makers.

Wed, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Discover new book titles and connect with other True Crime readers and enthusiasts!
This event is full

Thu, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for songs, rhythm, activities, and lots of active fun! Recommended for ages 6-10.

Thu, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 2
Join us for a fascinating talk about recent archaeological work in Vietnam and how the results have potential applications for Ontario sites

Thu, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Join us for a fascinating talk about recent archaeological work in Vietnam and how the results have potential applications for Ontario sites

Thu, Nov 27, 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, 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!