April Break at the Barrie Public Library

April Break is here! Are you looking for fun ideas for the kiddos, or maybe for yourself? Look no further! With so much to do, our programs and reading lists are sure to keep you busy all week long! Download our printable April Break flyer for kids and teens.

To Do:

We're offering a variety of pre-recorded videos that can be viewed at any time, and registered programs taking place live through Zoom. *Register in person, by phone at 705-728-1010, or on our Events Calendar using the links below.

Library Cards for Kids

Kids can use their library card to access online movies, music, ebooks, and magazines. We also have online programs, that showcase crafts, stories, activities, science experiments and even dance parties!

Learn more about how you can get a free library card online, check out our Digital Library to discover and explore the fun of learning!

Finding eBooks and More

You can search for items using our online library catalogue any time from your phone, tablet or computer. If you need help finding information, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you find what you’re looking for!

Learn Online

Our Digital Library gives you access to information from magazine articles, newspapers and encyclopedias. With a library card, you can use the digital library from home on your favourite device, all you need is internet access. See the full list of kids' databases below under Digital Library for Kids.

Digital Library for Kids

Reading & Listening

BPL Storytimes - Online versions of Babies and Biceps! Baby Goose, Family Storytime and L'heure du conte
Cantook Station - Vous y trouverez des œuvres de fiction pour les adultes, ados, et enfants – albums, bandes-dessinées, et romans ainsi que des documentaires d’intérêt général.
cloudLibrary - Browse for Kids fiction or non-fiction e-books and e-audio
Hoopla - e-Books, e-audio, music, movies and TV. Select Kids mode for family browsing
PebbleGo (Pre-K to Grade 3) - Reading and research tools for Pre- Kindergarten to Grade 3. Learn about exciting topics like Animals, Science and Dinosaurs. Includes text, audio, video and printable activities.
Tumble Biblio Enfants - Elle inclut des livres pour enfants, des romans jeunesse, des romans classique, des vidéos, des casse têtes et jeux, des nouvelles graphiques et des livres en d’autres langues comme en espagnol et en anglais.
Tumble Book Library - e-Books, videos, puzzles and games. Available in English, Francais & Espanol
TeenBookCloud - Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks
Novelist K-8 - Find out about age-appropriate books by topic, author, audience age or writing style

Learning & Homework Help

Gale e-Books - Kids - Reference books and encyclopedias for younger researchers
Galein Context: Elementary - Online reference books, images and news. All content is age-appropriate, reliable and covers a broad range of educational topics important for beginner researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Little Pim (Online language learning for ages 0-6)
Primary Search - popular elementary school magazines, the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and an images collection

Learning Websites for Kids

Games and puzzles are a wonderful way to challenge yourself. Check out these fun websites:

TVO Kids - Play games, watch videos, enter contests! Presented by Ontario's educational TV network.

PBS Kids - Explore and play hundreds of fun educational games at this website by PBS.

CBC Kids - Tons of fun games, book reviews, and videos to check out at this CBC website.

Bibliography Help

A bibliography is a list of books from a specific author or publisher, or on a specific subject.

Why do I need to make a bibliography
A bibliography helps you know where you got your information from and it lets your teacher know you are giving proper credit for your sources of information.

What do I include in a bibliography?
You should list every source you use such as a book, a movie, a website, an interview or any information that did not come from you.

Where do I put the bibliography for my assignment?
The bibliography goes at the end of your assignment. The title of this page should be Bibliography or Works Cited.

How to make a bibliography

Alphabetize by the author’s last name
If there’s no author listed, go by the first main word of the title
Use the bibliography style that your teacher requests

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Library programs improve school readiness, vocabulary development, motivation to read, narrative awareness, phonological awareness, and print awareness. We are devoted to encouraging parents and caregivers to spend time together reading books!

Share an online story, Introduce letters and letter sounds, play word games, and introduce new words or check out our event calendar and plan to attend a virtual Storytime together!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Summer Reading Club

Get ready for Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all interests and abilities. TD Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free program that celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories. It’s designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading in their own way. Stay tuned for more info on our 2021 offering.

Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books 2021 is a fun, interactive online experience this year, featuring the Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Forest of Reading Nominee titles. Students in Grades 3 to 6 are challenged to read the books, then watch the corresponding Book Talk videos below, filled with interesting facts about the story and author. Use your book smarts to test your knowledge and play our online trivia games and related activity cards.

Learn more about Battle of the Books.

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