Seedy Saturday, March Break, #ITSTARTS, and more this March at the library! 😄🌱🚀
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What's Happening @ BPL: March 2024

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8 Ways To Leap Into Spring With the Library

Say ‘goodbye’ to winter and ‘hello’ to spring this March! Check out the eight ways you can leap into spring and make it the best one yet with the library.
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Kick Off Gardening Season with Seedy Saturday

Join us Saturday, March 2 at the Downtown Library for all things nature and gardening! We've got activities for the whole family, such as Seedy Storytime, Garden Crafts, and an interactive Garden Expo with community partners and local nature and garden experts.
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Spend March Break at the Library

March Break is almost here! We have fun activities and programs planned all week long from March 9-16. From space camp to planetariums and escape rooms, we have something for everyone!
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Check out our March Break Program Flyer below:
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Tackle Your Taxes

It's that time again - income tax season is upon us, and we have a number of resources available to help.
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Gardening Kits & More for Spring

Our LOT collection offers items perfect for spring. Get ready to prep your gardens and dust off your bike!
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Participate in the #ITSTARTS Campaign with BPL

#ITSTARTS is a local campaign that take proactive steps toward addressing discrimination and racism in Simcoe County throughout the month of March. 

 

As a community champion of #ITSTARTS, we have a number of programs, reading lists, and resources that align with this important inititiave. We encourage everyone to get involved in promoting a unified community that embraces acceptance, inclusion, equity, and diversity. 
Get Involved

3 book covers: Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan; The #1 Lawyer by James Patterson; How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

March New Fiction

Place a hold on one of these hot new titles being published in March.
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3 book covers: How to Grow Plants for Free by Simon Akeroyd; The Magic of Seeds by Clare Gogerty; Sun, Seed & Soil by Dan Rubin

Books for Seedspiration

Find out how to get seeds started, even with snow on the ground!
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Check Out Other March Book Lists...
  • Make It! 🎨 - Check out these books for easy do-it-yourself creativity and exploration. 
  • Planting for Pollinators 🐝 - Attract bees and other pollinators using tips from these reads. 
  • Canada Reads 2024 🍁 - Explore the five books and longlist up for debate from March 4-7 on CBC. 
  • St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 - Learn about St. Patrick's Day and how to celebrate it with these books. 
  • International Women's Day 👩 - Celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women just in time for March 8. 
  • Keep it Moving! 🏃🏽 - Get some inspiration for March Break with fun outdoor ideas for active games, play, and movement. 
  • CBC Kids Reads 📚 - It's CBC's Canada Reads, for kids! Check out this list of Canaidan picture books. 

We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

What is your favourite BPL location?
Pie chart reading Downtown 58%; Painswick 25%; Holly 17%

This Month:

How many books are on your TBR (to be read) list?
1-10 books
10-25 books
25+ books

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Join us this month for a huge variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids.
Events Calendar

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Arts & Activism with UPlift Black

Downtown
Thu., Mar. 7 (6-7pm)

In the final installment of the Youth United Speaker Series, unleash your creativity and learn how you can use art to change the world with UPlift Black.
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Ramadan Storytime

Holly: Wed., Mar. 6

(10-10:30am)

Downtown: Thu., Mar. 7 (10-10:30am)

Painswick: Sat., Mar. 9 (10-10:30am)

Learn about the history and cultural celebrations of Ramadan through stories and activities.
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Starting Your Business Series

Online
Tue. Mar. 5 (12-1:15pm), Thu., Mar. 14 & Thu., Mar. 21 (10-11:15am)

Join us for this 3 part self-directed online course where you will learn about writing a business plan and putting your small business on the map.
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Friendly reminder of our Easter weekend hours in place at the end of March.

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Volunteer at the Library and Make a Difference
Make an impact on your local community by volunteering with BPL. We are actively looking for volunteers to fill the following library positions:
  • BPL Leaders & Innovative Teens
  • Café Customer Service Clerk 
  • Repair Café Fixer
  • Play, Learn, Grow Program Assistant
  • Teen Reviewer
Apply Now

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Discover Camps Your Kids Will Love
It's time to sign your kids up from March Break Camps and Summer Day Camps! You can find all the day camp information you need on Information Barrie.
 
Visit our Community Directory for information about camps in the Barrie area - sports, music, art, drama, computer camps and more. Click on the Child / Family Services category and then on ‘Camp’.
 
We are your starting point for a fun-filled March break and Summer break! Keep checking back as the Directory is updated daily.
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