Library News

Join in for Climate Action Week, November 1–7, 2025. This year, libraries and cultural organizations across Canada are coming together for Climate Action Week to highlight the urgent challenges and opportunities tied to climate change...

Celebrating Philanthropy: Local Business Owner Reflects on Value of Libraries

Looking for a spark of inspiration? Whether you're an artist, a crafter, a writer or someone who's just looking for indoor activities, the Barrie Public Library has endless ways to get your creative juices flowing! 

Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Or do you simply want to try writing? Explore what the Barrie Public Library has to offer for writers and aspiring writers. 

The library’s one-day Fall Book Sale was once again a great success! Just in time for the arrival of cooler temperatures, readers from throughout the city hurried in to find new titles to add to their home libraries and enjoy throughout the...