Stranger Things Escape Room for Teens

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.

Wednesday, April 18 is National Canadian Film Day! See a list of great Canadian films you can borrow from the library.

Big Library Read is an opportunity for those with a library card to read the same digital title at the same time without any wait lists or holds. From April 2-16, read "Flat Broke with Two Goats" by Jennifer McGaha.