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Effective March 14, 2020 - All Barrie Public Library will be closed out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 at both our Downtown and Painswick locations until further notice. 

Come celebrate the launch of the Barrie Seed Library! Learn about creative landscaping, urban gardening, sustainability, pollinators and more through speaker sessions, interactive activities and vendor expo.

It's time to Spark Your March Break! Join us at the Library for school-aged and teen fun every day during the break. With programs, crafts, shows, demonstrations and maker fun, there is something for everyone.

Due to the continued inclement weather, both locations of the Barrie Public Library are CLOSED today (Friday, February 28). Thank you for your understanding.

Leaving the hospital with a new baby is an exciting and life changing event. But leaving the hospital with a new baby and a new library card? Well, that’s one for the books, literally! A new partnership between the Barrie Public Library (BPL) and...