Library News

Each October, Canadians celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month. This year’s theme is 'RAISING THE VOLUME', and encourages people to learn about and support those with dyslexia. You can raise awareness by wearing red for the "Mark it Read" campaign, participating in local events and using the hashtags #markitreadfordyslexia and #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth on social media. 

Fall is here, and there's no better time to cozy up with a good book, try something new, or join in on one of our exciting programs. Here are nine ways to make the most of the season with Barrie Public Library. 

We're excited to announce BPL will be hosting our second annual Fall Book Sale! The sale will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Downtown Library. Don’t miss this opportunity to find some cozy titles for the fall season. 

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis survivors and their families and communities, and ensure the public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools.

On September 25, CUPW announced they were launching a national strike, shutting down Canada Post operations across the country. InterLibrary Loans will be suspended for the duration of the strike.