Library News

A heads up that pre-construction activities are beginning for the condominium development at 60 Dean Avenue, next to the Painswick library. Within the next week, fencing will be installed along the library’s driveway and soil removal will begin. 

The Downtown Library will be reopening at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 10. The library was unexpectedly closed on Tuesday after a break to the watermain resulted in an emergency shutoff of the water to the library. 

Join us this summer for a Learn to Paddle Session, sponsored by Tim Hortons! Dragon Boating is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy, and we've partnered with Tim Hortons to offer Learn to Paddle sessions for the community. 

Access to the Downtown Library will look a little different beginning Friday, June 6, 2025. The City of Barrie will be closing Owen Street between McDonald Street and Collier Street, including a full closure of the intersection of Worsley and Owen (at the...

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it's time to start thinking about how to make the most of your summer. You are invited for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at the Barrie Public Library.