Calling all teens and caregivers of teens! The Barrie Public Library is celebrating Teentober this October.
It’s a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries everywhere, aiming to celebrate teenagers and the amazing ways they contribute to our community.
We’ve got lots of great reads, activities and programs to celebrate...
Teen Reads
Check out these curated book lists for teens or explore our full Teen collection and digital library.
Teen Programs & Events
The library hosts programs and events for teens every month. We’ve got some special offerings just for Teentober at the Downtown Library:
Creative Crafting
Wednesday, October 9 & 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Unleash your creativity and join us for an evening of fun projects and new friends.
Stranger Things Trivia
Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us for a casual fun-filled evening of Stranger Things Trivia.
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Sunday, October 20, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons with new friends!
JackBox Games Night
Monday, October 21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Drop in for some fun and play JackBox games!
Queer Craft Circle – Pumpkin Decorating
Monday, October 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Bring your own pumpkin or decorate one of the wooden ones we provide.
Teen Activities & Library Spaces
Here are some other things to try at the library this October:
- Register for a Teen Loot Bag: Each loot bag has a selection of free books, items, and swag. Register today and pick it up at your chosen library location.
- Try the Downtown Library Scavenger Hunt: Can you find Carmen Sandiego in the library? Pick up a Passport at the Downtown Library to solve the clues and get a prize!
- Hang in the Painswick Library teen area: Have you visited the teen area at the Painswick Library? It’s a great place to quietly study, hang with friends, and find new reads!
For more details on teen resources and supports at the library, visit BPL for Teens.