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Registration opens on June 25 for our Summer Reading Programs for kids, teens and adults! Visit us at either location to get signed up. 

Want to learn something new in 10 minutes? Our 4th annual How-to in 10 Festival takes place on Saturday, June 2 from 1-4pm at our Downtown Branch! Local individuals, businesses and groups are teaching hands-on life skills in 10-minute mini sessions. 

Starting June 1^st, teens will have a new way to earn volunteer hours at the library – by writing reviews! This is a great opportunity for teens who love to write.

Our Downtown Branch is currently undergoing construction on the HVAC system, which is expected to last until early May. During this time, rotating sections of our collection and public spaces will be inaccessible at times. 

The Barrie Public Library board is pleased to announce that Lauren Jessop has been selected as the Library’s new Chief Executive Officer. Lauren joined the Barrie Public Library in December 2016 as the Director of Customer Experience, and has been serving as Acting co-CEO since March.