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Downtown Library celebrating new pollinator gardens

June 15, 2023

Next week is Pollinator Week! We couldn't BEE more excited about our new native gardens around our Downtown library.  These gardens have been filled with plants, trees and shrubs that are native to Ontario. Once established, this garden will be...

Get Hooked on Audiobooks This June!

June 1, 2023

June is a time to celebrate audiobooks! Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or doing chores, audiobooks are a great way to catch up on your favourite reads, even if you don’t have time to sit down to read a book. The Barrie Public Library...

Happy Pride Month!

May 31, 2023

Join us at BPL as we celebrate Pride throughout the month with a variety of programs for adults and children.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with BPL

May 31, 2023

Every June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month. While this is an opportunity to honour the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, it is important to recognize how far...