🛠️ Don't toss it—repair it! ♻️ Got something broken? Bring it to our Repair Café July 18 and learn how to fix it with the help of our volunteer Fixers. Save money, pick up a new skill, and support a more sustainable community. The City of Barrie

📖 Meet the books. Meet the champions. The 2026 Simcoe Reads lineup is here! Read along all summer, pick your favourite, and cheer on the champions at the Grand Finale this September! Visit www.SimcoeReads.ca to explore this year's selections.

Happy Canada Day, Barrie! All library locations are closed today, but there’s still lots going on around the city. Check out the full list of events: https://bit.ly/4al9tfn

Summer Reading Club programming is officially underway! ☀️ We had so much fun kicking things off this weekend at all three library locations. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can't wait for another summer filled with stories, creativity, and fun!📚

Heads up on our holiday hours! We'll be closed on Wednesday for Canada Day 🇨🇦 #Barrie #BarriePublicLibrary #HolidayHours #CanadaDay

Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! 🌍❤️ Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our community by exploring our Diversity Reading List. Visit our https://bit.ly/3PsUeJI to discover stories and expand your understanding, connection, and belonging. 📚

The sign-in process for borrowing CloudLibrary eBooks has changed. If you're asked to re-authorize your device, you'll need to switch from an Adobe ID to a ByteBooks ID. If your eReader is already working, no action is needed until you're prompted to sign in again. Visit https://bit.ly/3R4SmIb

🏓 Double the players, double the fun! We've added new 4-player Pickleball Kits to our collection. In addition to our popular 2-player kits, you can now borrow everything you need for a game of doubles with family and friends. Get started: https://bit.ly/4v1iyBs

📖🌳 Good things come in little free libraries!! Find them now at Sunnidale and Lampman Lane park - your next great read might be waiting outside! Take a book. Leave a book. Share a story. It's free, easy, and made for the community💚

June 21, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day recognizes and celebrates the traditions, cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Visit https://bit.ly/4o7Erxm for more info.

Yesterday, we unveiled the sign marking the future home of the Letitia Heights Branch! 💭 Joined by local leaders, library staff, & students, we celebrated this milestone and the opportunities the new branch will bring. Thanks to Domino's for providing lunch for the celebration!

Thanks to your support, we were able to share 10,000 seed packages with gardeners across our community this season. A special thank you to our generous donors💚 When harvest season arrives, be sure to think of us! Donating seeds from your garden helps keep the Seed Library growing!

Quick poll: Are you a... 🔎 Amateur Detective 💖 Hopeless Romantic ⏳ Time Traveller ⚽ Sporty Spice Bestie ✨ Escapist 🏖️ Vacation Reader 📚 Library Lover Pick one.

June is Seniors Month. We're proud to offer programs, resources, & welcoming spaces that support lifelong learning, connection, & discovery. Explore our Seniors Month events, book lists, & more: https://bit.ly/3RQrX11

⚽❗⚽ ❗ ⚽ Our new Soccer Kits are now available through the Library of Things! Whether you're practicing your skills, organizing a neighbourhood game, or getting excited for the FIFA World Cup 2026, we've got everything you need to get going! 🔗 Learn more and reserve yours https://bit.ly/4aEr4yS

So grateful to all the community support for our BIG Spring Book Sale! The funds raised will go directly towards supporting our Creative Spaces and Library of Things 😀

Your audiobook can go places your book can't 🎧 ☕ Getting ready in the morning 🚶 Afternoon walks 🚗 Road trips & commuting 🌳 Summer adventures 🍽️ Cooking dinner Celebrate Audiobook Month by discovering a story you can take anywhere. Borrow audiobooks free with your library card!

It's National AccessAbility Week! 📚 Did you know you can borrow C-Pen Reader Pens from BPL? They scan text and read it aloud in English, French, and Spanish, helping make reading more accessible. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ejglft

June is Pride Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the history, resilience, diversity, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities 🏳️‍🌈 Throughout Pride Month, explore stories, resources, and experiences that celebrate the richness and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives: https://bit.ly/49Ab3tq

June is National Indigenous History Month 🧡 Join us as we learn, celebrate, and reflect on the rich histories, cultures, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Learn more and explore what's happening at BPL: https://bit.ly/4o7Erxm

Our Seed Library is back! 🌱 Pick up free seeds at any BPL location and grow something this season. We've got veggies, herbs, flowers & more 🌼 Seed donations are also welcome to help keep the collection growing 💚

Got books, DVDs, CDs, video games, or graphic novels in good condition? 👀 Donate them to our Big Spring Book Sale! Before donating, check the full list of what we can (and can’t) accept here: https://bit.ly/49TsbdF Then come treasure hunting at the sale 📚

🐉 And the BDBF Early Bird winner is.. Combat Care Crew from Canadian Forces Base Borden (CFB Borden)! Thanks to our presenting sponsor @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social, for providing the “The Ultimate Tim Hortons Coffee Break” contest for teams that fully registered before April 30. Paddles up!

Happy Mother’s Day from Daisy, our resident rooftop mama 🦆💛 For over a decade, Daisy has returned to the library each spring to hatch her ducklings, and we still feel lucky every time she chooses us. 🐥 Wishing all the moms, caregivers, and nurturers in our community a beautiful day today. 💐

Meet our newest library friend: the Painswick Dragon(ess)! 🦎 Our girl is a rescue & has made an amazing recovery with care & a strong appetite. She’s even been a blood donor for another bearded dragon! 🧡 🐉 Naming contest is on now! Vote in-branch 📍 or online 💻 https://bit.ly/4t86Bc

National Youth Week is May 1-7! To celebrate, we have Teen Takeover TOMORROW from 3-6pm at our Downtown branch. If you know a teen who enjoys: 🍕 FREE pizza 🎮 Video games (Super Smash Bros, anyone?) 🎨 Crafts 🖨️ 3D printing 🥳 Fun Let them know about Teen Takeover! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4viCVvb

Report cards are out… now what? 👀📄 Skip the tutor search. Your library card = FREE 24/7 homework help. ✔️ Live tutors ✔️ Writing feedback ✔️ Test prep No cost. No appointments. Get help today👇 https://bit.ly/4nLxwI5

Thanks to our panelists from last night's Women in Politics event: Ann-Marie Kungl, Amy Courser & Jennifer Armstrong, who shared their experiences of getting involved & how much they've loved serving their community. As 7-year-old Maia asked the panelists: what made you want to change the world? 🌎

May is a time to celebrate the diversity in our community! Join us in exploring the history, culture, & voices from these vibrant communities: Asian Heritage Month: https://bit.ly/4sYDgRl Jewish Heritage Month: https://bit.ly/4efYjeO South Asian Heritage Month: https://bit.ly/3R8FJLK

Dig in and get ready for Spring with our Gardening Kits from the Library of Things collection! Each kit includes basic tool and even a kit for the kiddos which includes a gardening apron, tools, watering can, and a Native Plant ID sheet! 🌱 Visit our https://bit.ly/4syM5BA more info

This weekend’s Repair Café was a success♻️ In the spirit of Earth Day, choosing to repair instead of replace helps reduce waste and support a more sustainable community🌎 Thank you to everyone who brought items, shared their skills, and supported a more sustainable Barrie - you made it all possible💚

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 🐝 Join us in celebrating this important day when we pause and say thanks to the planet that we call home. Check out these 7 ways you can use your library card that will benefit both you and our planet: www.barrielibrary.ca/.../~569-7-e.... #EarthDay

Only 13 team spots remaining! Register before April 30 for a chance to win the "Ultimate Tim Hortons Coffee Break", valued at up to $750 😀 ☕

Skip the 'What should I read?' struggle, and the waitlist too! Download the One eRead Canada 2026 pick and go straight to the best part: The first chapter. 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cgRMiw

With a municipal election in October, now is the time to get engaged and create the change you want to see! Join our CEO Lauren Jessop as she talks with three local women who made the commitment to become political changemakers. 🗓️ April 30, 6:30pm (Downtown) barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/16190768

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada! It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Sikh Canadians. Learn more about Sikh Heritage Month, including reading recommendations 👉 https://www.barrielibrary.ca/programs-events/sikh-heritage-month

☔🔍Don’t let April showers dampen your reading! Cozy mysteries are in full bloom - twists, secrets, and charming towns await! 🌷📚

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. A time to move beyond awareness toward acceptance, appreciation, and inclusion💙 📚Explore our curated book picks featuring authentic, well-written autistic characters or visit https://bit.ly/4suVsCd to learn more.

Just a friendly reminder for the upcoming Easter holiday hours, all library locations will only be open Saturday, April 9. But our Digital Library is always open! Access movies, TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more any time and any day of the week or download our Barrie Public Library app!

Libraries are no joke! This #LibraryGivingDay, support the Barrie Public Library and help keep our community learning, creating, and connecting. Every donation, big or small makes a lasting impact.✨ Visit https://bit.ly/4q8Pki3 to donate, and make a difference🤗

We've heard your requests and due to popular demand, we’re removing all holds. Starting today it’s first come, first served. 📚 May the odds be ever in your favour.

International Trans Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating trans & non-binary people & raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Celebrate the joy and resilience of trans perspectives and experiences with these stories.

Hello, Spring!🌷 The first day of spring is the perfect time to start dreaming up your garden. Whether you’re planning your first veggie patch, adding pollinator-friendly plants, or mapping out your backyard, we’ve got books to help you grow. Click here👉 https://bit.ly/4seXIOk to see more!

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀 Check out these titles and learn more about this holiday and creative ways to celebrate! From arts & crafts, to décor and delicious snacks galore, find your good luck charm in this book list & more! Visit https://bit.ly/40hZ2E3 to view the full list!

Freedom to Read is something we acknowledge year-round. Check out our article featured in BarrieToday to learn more about why it's so important to keep the conversation going! 👉 www.barrietoday.com/local-news/l...

Here’s to the women who keep our library running, growing, and thriving. 💜 These photos feature just some of the many incredible women at BPL whose work shapes our community every day. Happy International Women’s Day. Learn more in our bio. https://bit.ly/3MPz3R0

Freedom To Read Week encourages Canadians to think about & reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed to them under the Charter of Rights & Freedoms. To learn more about #FTRWeek, visit https://bit.ly/4kxU6E5

👚This Wednesday, we wear pink — standing up against bullying and standing tall for kindness, inclusion, and respect. These values we believe in every day at BPL🌸 We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. #pinkshirtday

Enjoy live music with us at our Downtown location in the Gathering Place. Support local talent, enjoy great tunes and surround yourself with good vibes!🎵🎤✨

Come and enjoy some music brought to you by local artists in collaboration with the Barrie Folk Society!🎵 More info here https://bit.ly/3ZKXGkQ