BPL on the GO

Have you seen us around town? Our BPL on the GO van and e-trike are out in our community coming to YOU! You’ll find us in parks, at the mall, the Barrie Farmer’s Market, Open Air Dunlop, and more. When you see our van and trike, head on over for amazing activities, to grab an early reader, or get signed up for a library card.

You can also book our Outreach Team to come to you using the form below.

Book a BPL on the GO Library Visit

Discover all the wonders of the Barrie Public Library with a visit from our Outreach Team. Our staff can attend your school classroom or community event, bringing activities, games, and information about library services. We can also sign you up on the spot for a library card!

Please complete the form below and we will contact you within a few days to confirm the details.

Library Visit Request Form

Contact Name *

School or Organization *

Email *

Grade Level *

Number of Students *

Type of Visit *

First Choice of Date *

Second Choice of Date *

Time of Day *

AMPM

Location

Additional Information *

BPL staff member smiles as he stands beside the etrike and trailer

BPL staff dressed in bright colours gather behind the etrike, trailer, and van with their hands in the air

A crowd gathers for storytime in the park beside the Downtown library

Early reader books inside the e-trike storage compartment

BPL staff member stands in front of the van with an outdoor carpet and activities set up

Types of Library Visits

School Classroom Visit

Request a fun-filled library discovery session in your elementary classroom. Let us capture the attention of your students with fun reading activities, stories or project related resources. We are available for single or multiple classroom visits and ready to equip your students with learning resources.

Explore Your Library Visit

Open a world of possibilities! Learn about all the interesting items you can borrow with a Barrie Public Library Card. Teachers, provide us with your unit of study and we will feature resources from our collection. Students will enjoy an overview of our Library resources.

Summer Reading Club Visit

Inspire your students to READ this summer, schedule a Barrie Public Library visit or request a classroom presentation for an introduction to our Summer Reading Club. A program designed to foster a love of reading with challenges, prizes and activities. This free program is accessible to all your students with an easy online reading tracker or in-person reporting option, it is fun for everyone!

Database Research Workshop

Teach your students research skills that support learning. Request a classroom workshop with your students to develop basic database research skills. Learn how to access academic articles for assigned projects and reference online resources. These sessions can be customized to your class assignment.

Recommended for Intermediate and Secondary Students in Grades 7-12.

Battle of the Books Visit

A classroom visit designed to prepare Battle of the Books school teams for the Grand Battle Challenges with sample drills, related games and questions.

School Community Event Visit

This is an onsite visit for any school BBQ, Welcome to Kindergarten event, Parent Teacher Night and more. This presentation invites your parent community to explore the value of their local library and all the resources that are available with a library card, from reading materials to digital research that support learning.