Library News

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...

Calling all Volunteers! The Barrie Public Library is currently recruiting volunteers for our 18th annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival, held at Heritage Park on Saturday, August 20.  

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...

If you’ve ever wanted to work or volunteer for the library, now is your chance! The Barrie Public Library is growing and we are looking to fill several Page positions across our 3-branch system.

Exciting news! The City of Barrie's Official Town Crier, Steve Travers, will be hosting a FREE historic walking tour on Sunday, May 15 at 1pm.   Join Steve at Union Cemetery to learn the history of Barrie's early pioneers who helped build...