Black History 365

On Monday, March 1, the Simcoe-Muskoka region will be moving to the GREY – Lockdown zone. Beginning Monday, both Barrie Public Library buildings will be closed to in-person visits. However, patrons will be able to pick-up holds at the front entrances on a drop-in basis or by scheduling an Express Pick-up appointment.

Barrie Public Library staff have announced the cancellation of the annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.

The City of Barrie's annual I Love Barrie contest is back! Elementary school students are invited to share why Barrie is a wonderful place to live, grow and learn, for a chance to win great prizes.

The Barrie Public Library will be reopening its spaces on Monday, February 22. Services available will align with the Red – Control zone of the provincial framework.

While February 2021 marks the 26^th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada, we are committed to recognizing the importance of Black history 365 days of the year.