Library News

Interested in your family history and ready to move beyond what you can learn from your relatives? Meet the experts at our two-day Online Genealogy Fair. 

Five Simcoe County libraries squared off against each other this summer through Simcoe Reads. The live debate took place on September 29 on Rogers TV with five champions duking it out in this cover-to-cover competition. One was crowned the winner! 

Not quite ready for the full in-Library browsing experience? We get it! We’ve got you covered with Express Pick-up.

New features and a warning for users of older mobile devices.

The Barrie Public Library looks forward to welcoming everyone back for in-person visits at their locations. Library spaces and services have been updated to support the health, safety and comfort of all visitors.