The Barrie Public Library has many exciting programs in store for the holiday season. You will find fun activities for the entire family at all three of our locations throughout December and January, with special programming during the holiday break. From singalongs and movie nights to visits from juggling chefs, there is fun to be had by all!
Check out some of BPL's Holiday Specials:
Dust off your flip-flops and warm up this December with a beach party at the Holly Library on Friday, December 27 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Ahoy young explorers! Join us for a fun-filled celebration of the new Moana movie on Monday, December 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at the Downtown Library.
For those with little ones, join us to celebrate New Year’s Eve at noon! Noon Year’s Eve celebrations are happening on Friday, December 27 (Downtown), Monday, December 30 (Holly) and Tuesday, December 31 (Painswick) from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. We will ring in 2024 with songs, rhymes, and stories.
Join us for a fun, interactive concert with children's performer Russ Clayton. Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh as Russ brings his songs to the stage. Russ will be performing on Thursday, January 2 at the Downtown Library (10:00 to 11:00 am) and the Painswick Library (1:00 to 2:00 pm).
Get ready to be wowed by The Juggling Chef! This interactive show blends the magic of puppetry, music and juggling into a captivating experience for families. Attend the show on Friday, January 3 at the Painswick Library (10:00 to 11:00 am) and the Downtown Library (2:00 to 3:00 pm).
Fun for Teens
Teen Scavenger Hunt
Can you find Carmen Sandiego in the Downtown Library? Pick up a passport at the Downtown Library desk to solve the clues and win a prize! Available all holiday break long.
Teen Loot Bags
Stop by any library location to grab your FREE loot bag, created by our BPL Leaders & Innovative Teens. There are a limited number of bags available, and once they're gone, they're gone.
There are many more activities for the whole family in January, such as Friday Flicks, Craft Zone and Games Day. For more details on holiday break specials and beyond from the Barrie Public Library, check out our Holiday Specials flyer and our events calendar.