Teens
Explore the teen areas of our Downtown and Painswick branches to find books, movies, video games and magazines. Our Downtown Branch has a study area with plugs to charge your devices and tables to work at with your friends. If you’d like to help us make our teen area even better, think about joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Learn more about how you can get a free library card. Find out about our loan periods for different items and fines if you’re late bringing them back.
View our Information Barrie Community Database to get contact info for local services, organizations and clubs, including volunteer opportunities, support groups and counselling services.
Study Rooms
Need a quiet place to study for exams, work on a project or get some writing done? We have a group study room at both branches available on a first-come first-served basis.
Wi-Fi and Computers
The Library offers free Wi-Fi as well as computers you can use for 180 minutes each day. To use the computers, you need your library card or photo ID. Please read our Internet Use Guidelines.
Free Programs and Events
We have free programs for teens every month – from gaming sessions and job fairs to Teen Coffee House Nights where you can come perform in a casual environment. View our upcoming programs below or visit our online calendar to see everything.
Borrowing Items
Search our library catalogue to find materials, place holds and renew your borrowed items. You can also use your library card to access our online databases to research magazine and newspaper articles on a wide range of subjects. Log in to your account to view the items you have checked out, renew them and see any fines you might have. We also have French resources and services.
