With cooler weather and changing leaves, fall has arrived in Barrie. Here are nine great ways to celebrate the fall season at the Barrie Public Library.
1. Explore October's new fiction
Curl up with the latest new fiction releases. Check out the book list October New Fiction to place a hold on this season’s latest titles.
2. Try Ghost Hunting Kits
Get into the Halloween spirit with our Ghost Hunting Kits. Each kit has an electromagnetic radiation tester (EMF reader), digital voice recorder, mini-body video camera with night vision, and shared ghost hunting journal to enhance your paranormal investigations.
3. Discover spooky book lists
We have lots of chilling tales and Halloween books for all ages. Dive into Halloween books for children and Mystery Fiction for teens.
4. Get crafty with Creativebug
Create festive decorations and crafts to celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween in style. Creativebug is an instructional arts and crafts video platform, available for free with your library card. Check out their list of Thanksgiving crafts and Halloween crafts.
5. Experience the fall colours
The gorgeous fall colours are upon us! In our Library of Things, you can borrow passes for local parks and birdwatching kits to take in the stunning foliage.
6. Try a new craft program
We’ve got so many fun crafting programs happening this fall for children, teens, and adults. Come out and try something new:
7. Design your Halloween costume in Creative Spaces
Design your one-of-a-kind Halloween costume in our Creative Spaces. Bring your own materials and try the 3D Printer, Cricut, or Sewing Machine to turn your spooky ideas into reality. To learn more about Creative Spaces, like how to book our machines and price guides, visit the Creative Spaces webpage.
8. Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on the go
Try a different reading format this fall. Did you know your library card gives you access to free digital eBooks and eAudiobooks? Dive into our Digital Library to get started.
9. Celebrate Family History Month
October is Family History Month. Delve into your ancestry and family history with our Genealogy & Local History resources.
From spooky stories to cozy crafts, the Barrie Public Library has everything you need to make this fall special. All you need is a library card!