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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. 

September 23 10:00 am Stories in the Square
September 27 7:00 pm French Connexion
September 27 6:30 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
September 27 7:00 pm Red Quills Indigenous Book Club
September 28 1:00 pm Spanish Conversation Circle
September 28 2:00 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
September 28 4:30 pm Parlez-vous French?
September 28 6:00 pm Simcoe Reads Author Talk - Vincent Lam 
September 28 7:00 pm Basic Spanish: with Barrie Latin Resource Centre
September 30 1:30 pm National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Special Movie Presentation
October 1 11:00 am Community Writing Group
October 2 6:00 pm Theatre Lab - Theatre by the Bay
October 2 7:00 pm Tracy L. Ward - Simcoe Author Talk Series
October 3 6:00 pm Song Circle Night with Barrie Folk Society
October 4 7:00 pm French Connexion
October 4 6:30 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
October 5 1:00 pm Spanish Conversation Circle
October 5 2:00 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
October 5 4:30 pm Parlez-vous French?
October 5 7:00 pm Basic Spanish: with the Barrie Latin Resource Centre
October 11 6:00 pm Open Stage Night with the Barrie Folk Society
October 11 7:00 pm French Connexion
October 11 6:30 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
October 12 1:00 pm Spanish Conversation Circle
October 12 2:00 pm Ukulele Meet Up!
October 12 4:30 pm Parlez-vous French?
October 12 7:00 pm Basic Spanish: with the Barrie Latin Resource Centre
October 12 7:00 pm Simcoe Reads Author Talk - Nita Prose 
October 19 6:30 pm Simcoe Reads 2023 - Grand Finale
October 23 6:30 pm Barrie Writers' Club Public Meeting
October 26 10:00 am How to Get a Book on the Shelf - What Canadian Authors Need to Know

 

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.