Barrie Public Library

Group photo on the dock holding paddles

Group engaging in warm up stretches

Group paddling on the water

We had a fabulous Learn to Paddle session last night! Participants enjoyed a gorgeous night on Kempenfelt Bay getting an intro to dragon boating. Thanks to @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social for making these sessions possible. Learn more: bit.ly/40m2yxn

Stay safe, friends!

📢 On Friday, June 6, @cityofbarrie.bsky.social is closing Owen St. between McDonald and Collier, including closing the intersection at Worsley and Owen. Downtown will remain open but there will be no drive-up access to the book drop and Express Pickup window.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/OwenClosure

Last week, a library superfan brought her niece in to get her first library card. She threw a party for her and even decorated a cake to look like one of our My Own Library Cards 😍 We're declaring her Auntie of the Year! There's nothing better than passing on a love of reading and libraries ❤️

Library staff holding a cheque of the BIG Spring Book Sale proceeds.

You showed up, Barrie! ❤️ Our third annual BIG Spring Book Sale raised $4,200 to support the library's Creative Spaces.

Thank you to everyone who donated materials for the sale, volunteered their time, or shopped the event.

Read more: tinyurl.com/52e6nsvm

You ask and you shall receive! Check out our Daisy video on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DJ4pUWsPZee/

Daisy Duck laid her eggs on Barrie Public Library's roof again For more than a decade, Daisy has laid her eggs on Barrie's public library roof knowing a kind staff member will carry them to the waterfront when it's time.

Daisy Duck laid her eggs on Barrie Public Library's roof again www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/video...

For more than a decade, Daisy has laid her eggs on Barrie's public library roof knowing a kind staff member will carry them to the waterfront when it's time.

Day 1 of BPL’s BIG Spring Book Sale was a HUGE success! 🎉 Thank you Barrie. ❤️

The sale continues this weekend at the Downtown Library (60 Worsley St.). Drop by on tomorrow (10 am - 4 pm) and Sunday (10 am - 12 pm). ‼️ Stock is running low, so stay tuned for any updates about sale times.

Image of a person sitting behind a sewing machine. Repair Cafe logo overlays the image.

Join us at the Painswick Library’s Repair Café on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm and get help fixing your household items for free. ♻️🔧

Register for a time slot (10–11:30 am OR 11:30 am–1 pm) on our Events Calendar: tinyurl.com/23ehtznr. Drop-ins will be first-come, first-served.

FamilySearch - A Six Week Family History Course Use FamilySearch and other tools to discover ancestors and build your family tree. Note: Limited to 5 participants. You must register, attend all 6 weeks, and bring your own laptop, tablet or iPad.

Limited spots remain for FamilySearch, a free 6-week family history course! Gather family history, learn new research skills, and build your family tree 🌳
🗓️ Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7
⏰ 10-11:30am
📍 Downtown
Register here: bit.ly/42PrJZL

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #FamilySearch

What a night we had last night! Sending a big congratulations to Ferndale Woods for winning the 2025 Battle of the Books Grand Battle. We already can't wait for next year 😀
🥇 Ferndale Woods
🥈 Trillium Woods
🥉 Codrington
🏅 Assikinack

#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadMoreBooks

Our Craft Supply Swap is tomorrow! Keep your unused materials out of landfills, help others save money, and freshen up your craft cupboard by swapping your old supplies for new ones.

🗓️ Saturday, May 10, 2-4pm
📍 Downtown Library (60 Worsley St.)

Learn more: barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/12838207

Friday feels 🥰

Thank you so much! That is so lovely to hear. Thanks for your support 😊

We're thrilled to welcome bestselling author Nita Prose to Georgian Theatre for an author talk on June 11! 🎉 Nita will be discussing The Maid’s Secret, the third and final book in her popular Molly the Maid series.

Get tickets ($15): tinyurl.com/NitaProse
Learn more: tinyurl.com/BPLNitaProse...

Love the new brand! 😍 Congrats!

What you need to vote To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day.

What you need to vote

You can find info on our website about the candidates that are running in our area, voting locations, and more: bit.ly/3R66MEz

Let’s show up today, Barrie!

#ElectionDay #CanadaVotes #ItsOurVote #DemocracyInAction #FederalElection2025 #Elxn45 #VotingMatters

Person is standing at a table while an Elections Canada employee verifies their information. The ballot box is on the table.

🇨🇦 It’s Federal Election Day! 🗳️ Today, we shape our future for the next four years, and YOUR voice matters. Whether it's your first time voting or your tenth, every vote is important.

✅ Know where to vote
✅ Bring proper ID
✅ Encourage friends and family to vote

#Elxn45 #ItsOurVote

We're branching out and want your feedback. Fill out our survey for the chance to win some exciting prizes 📱🎧: bit.ly/42zEYxn

Shape Your Future Library! Complete our survey for a chance to WIN: Apple AirPods (Ages 13-18) or Apple iPad Mini (Ages 19+)

We are beginning to plan a new community library in the northwest area of Barrie 🤩 We want to hear from YOU! What should it include? Programs? Spaces? Resources?

Fill out our survey for a chance to win:
🎧 Apple AirPods (Ages 13-18)
📱 Apple iPad Mini (Ages 19+)

Have your say: bit.ly/42zEYxn

Image of an Adventure Kit.

Learn how to identify trees and master basic compass orienteering, or examine ecosystems under a microscope with our *NEW* Adventure Kits! 🔎🌲

These kits are for those who want to get outside and explore! You can place a kit on hold and pick it up at any library location: bit.ly/43NTO5M

Thanks so much for your support!

The kickoff event of #PollinatorWeek2025 is an Eco-Fair at the @barrielibrary.bsky.social on June 16th!

Connect with others concerned about our local ecosystem - with a special focus on native plant gardening and repairing our relationships with the land!

Social Services and Supports - Barrie Public Library Learn more about what social services and supports you can access through the library.

Hi Penelope, we are thrilled to have a social worker at our Downtown library, which began as a pilot project last year and was funded by County of Simcoe through 2025. Ayesha, our Human Services Navigator, is Downtown Monday to Friday from 9-5 😊 www.barrielibrary.ca/services/soc...

Image of four houseplants. Text overlay reads ' Houseplant Swap, Saturday, April 12, Downtown Library.'

Back by popular demand....BPL's Houseplant Swap! 🌱 Come swap your indoor plants or cuttings with fellow plant lovers.

📆 Saturday, April 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
📍 Downtown Library

Visit bit.ly/3FNZPFD to get all the details.

Image of three dragon boats on Kempenfelt Bay. Text reads '21st Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival Registration Now Open.'

Registration is now open for the 21st annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 16, 2025, hosted by BPL and presented by @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social 🐲 🚣🏽‍♀️ 🎉

Register your team before Apr. 30 to be entered to win the Ultimate Tim Hortons Break ➡️ bit.ly/4ccTa47

World Autism Awareness Day is April 2! A free library resource for those on the Autism Spectrum is Sensory Support Kits. Developed by Autism Canada, these kits offer sensory and tactile items for self-regulation, comfort, and to stimulate learning.

🔗 Visit bit.ly/426KbNc to place one on hold!

A child holding up a homemade bookmark in Creative Spaces.

Two children wearing homemade Bluey headbands in the Downtown Library.

Two children sketching in the Painswick Library.

A child making a bookmark in Creative Spaces.

We had a BLAST with you all this March Break! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fun and creative week. We played with robots, learned how to sketch like pros, celebrated with our favourite blue puppy Bluey, mastered the solar system, and much more! 🤩

Tablet kit.

Now available for borrowing at BPL...Tablet Kits! 📱 🤩

Our tablets come pre-loaded with free online resources and access to our catalogue of eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, and more.

This item was generously funded by TD Bank Group as part of our expanded Library of Things.

➡️ bit.ly/41Pk9ip