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• NEW Library of Things items
• Audiobooks for everyone
• BPL Librarian receives prestigious award
• Spring book sale raises funds for the library

• National Indigenous History Month
• Pride Month Programs
• Seniors Month Workshop series
• and much more!

Our Library Of Things Continues to Grow!

It's been a big year for our Library of Things! We've been working hard to expand our collection to better serve our community. Some of our newest Library of Things items include:

• Tennis Kits
• Pickleball Kits
• Wye Marsh Family Day Pass
• Tabletop Games

Wondering what other items are available? Click the button below to view our entire collection.

June's Hot New Fiction

Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in June! There's something for everyone, so you're sure to find an exciting new title to add to your TBR list.

Celebrate Audiobook Month

Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or gardening, audiobooks are a great way to catch up on your favourite reads when you don’t have time to sit down to read a book. Why not give audiobooks a try this month?

Ontario Public Library Association Honours BPL Librarian

We're thrilled to announce that Serena McGovern, our Children’s Services Librarian, was recently named the Children and Youth Librarian of the Year by the Ontario Public Library Association! The award honours a children’s librarian who has made a positive impact on children’s or youth services in the community, while also improving the work experience of their colleagues.

Serena has been with BPL for 11 years, and has accomplished so much in this time!

Spring Book Sale Raises Funds for BPL

Our Spring Book Sale this past weekend was a massive success! 

Thank you to everyone who supported the sale. Book lovers of all ages enjoyed searching through the many tables of pre-loved items in pursuit of new titles to add to their home collection. We also had gently used DVDs, CDs, and video games.

The sale raised $4,033, which will support the advancement of library services and future branches. 

June is National Indigenous History Month

Every June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month. While this is an opportunity to honour the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, it is important to recognize how far Canada still has to go in repairing relationships with Indigenous nations.

This June, we encourage Canadians to take part in learning and educating themselves on the strength, contributions, and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples.

Featured Programs:

• Indigenous Storytime - Thursday, June 15, 10-10:30am, Downtown. Join us for some traditional songs and stories where we learn about Indigenous history and culture.
• Storytelling Through Song - Saturday, June 24, 1-5pm, Downtown. Join us for teachings on the 7 Grandfathers followed by storytelling through song.

Pride Month at BPL

June is acknowledged throughout Canada as the month to celebrate the contributions and history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Join us as we celebrate Pride throughout the month with a variety of programs for adults and children. If you're looking to learn more, we've compiled some resources to help.

Check out this Young Adult list of books featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ characters or themes. Looking for a different age group? We have 2SLGBTQIA+ lists for Adults and Kids, too!

We're proud to be a Pride Positive Place. As a community organization, we're dedicated to providing an inclusive space for all. Join us for some fun Pride Month programming happening in the month of June!

Seniors Month Workshop Series

June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the theme this year is 'Working for Seniors'. It’s a time to recognize the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario into the great place it is today!

Featured Programs:

• Fraud Prevention For Seniors - Monday, June 5, (Downtown), and Thursday, June 8 (Painswick)
• Healthy Shopping Tips for Seniors** - Thursday, June 15 (Painswick)
• Ageism - Tuesday, June 20 (Downtown) 
• Ageism (Online Option)** - Tuesday, June 20 (Online)
• Stay Independent - Tuesday, June 20 (Downtown)
• When Your Grandchild Has Autism - Tuesday, June 27 (multiple locations)

**Registration required; register online or by calling 705-728-1010. 

Our Information Barrie Community Directory has many helpful resources for older adults. Scroll to the Explore section and click on Older Adults. You will find supports and services as well as housing and recreation information for seniors.

National AccessAbility Week

We're committed to meeting the needs of people with different abilities by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility. Learn about our many accessible resources and features today!

What They're Saying

For Glendalynn Dixon, the Barrie Public Library was a place that inspired a lifelong love for film, comedy, and public libraries. Enjoy learning about her early memories at BPL by clicking the link below.

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