Culture Days
Culture Days
Join us in this National Celebration where arts, culture, and creativity intersect. From September 22 to October 15, 2023 discover the incredible world of arts and culture across Canada, explore Barrie Public Library programs, and celebrate the diversity of Simcoe County with our cultural family Storytime Specials, English Conversation Circle, and more.
Learn about all the Culture Day events happening in Barrie, at the Barrie Public Library and visit the City of Barrie's Culture Days webpage.
Schedule
Visit our Events Calendar to find details about all BPL and community partner programs, including registration details and links to live Zoom programs.
Programs
English Conversation Circles
Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence! Held every Saturday morning at our Downtown branch at 11:00 am, hosted by community volunteers. Visit our Event Calendar for details.
Learn Spanish
Learn the basics of Spanish with the Barrie Latin Resource Centre, at our Downtown branch Thursdays at 4:30 pm or at our Painswick branch Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
Learn French
Practice your French with Collège Boréal, at our Downtown branch Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 4:30 pm.
Open Mic Nights with the Barrie Folk Society
Listen to the sound of live folk music or take the mic and perform your favourite folk tune. Visit our Event Calendar for details about the monthly Song Circle Night at our Downtown branch the first Tuesday at 6:00 pm and monthly Open Stage Night at our Painswick branch the second Wednesday at 6:00 pm.
Learn Ukulele
Come join fellow musicians to practice your ukulele skills in a relaxed environment. No formal instruction provided. Join the Downtown branch group Wednesdays at 6:30pm or our Painswick branch group Thursdays at 2:00 pm. Visit our Event Calendar for details and to register.
Writing Support
Community Writing Group @ Holly branch
Are you a writer, or interested in writing? Meet up with a small gathering of locals who want to meet others with similar interests. All abilities welcome. This group meets the first Sunday at 11:00 am third Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Visit our Event Calendar for details.