Library News

The Barrie Public Library is set to celebrate everything cultural with Ontario Culture Days this fall! An exciting variety of programs and events featuring community partners will be offered from September 23 to October 16, 2022.

Hang onto your tights, Batman - superheroes of all shapes and capes are returning to the 2022 BPL Comic Fest! Join us at the Downtown Library on Saturday, September 24 from 10am to 3pm for a SUPER time.

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.

Join us on Zoom for a conversation with best-selling author Joy Fielding as she discusses her new book, The Housekeeper. Thursday, September 22, from 7-8pm. 

Saturday, August 20 marked the return of the 18^th annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Barrie Public Library and presented by Tim Hortons!