Library News

On Saturday, August 16, the dragons come alive on Kempenfelt Bay as we proudly host the 21st anniversary of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival presented by Tim Hortons! This unique event is Barrie's only on-water festival, bringing the city together at Barrie’s Heritage Park for a celebration of culture, connection and competitive paddling.

Whether you're planning a picnic or heading to the park, we've got you covered.

Discover why Tim Hortons has supported the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival in our latest Sponsor Spotlight video, featuring their favourite library moments and the powerful community impact of their contributions. 

Back by popular demand, Barrie Public Library and Tim Hortons have teamed up once again to bring back our annual Little Paddlers Colouring Contest in honour of our upcoming Dragon Boat Festival!

Join us as we strike up our fun reading challenge again this year!