What's Happening in June :arrow_right:️ Seniors Month, Seed Library Launch, Learn to Paddle Series & more :sunny:️:seedling:

What's Happening @ BPL: June 2024

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Image of Rooftop Garden at the Downtown Library

Downtown Library Rooftop Garden: Now Open!

The Rooftop Reading Garden at the Downtown Library is offically open for the spring and summer. It is the perfect place to relax in the sun, enjoy the sounds of nature, and read or work under an umbrella.

You're invited to celebrate the launch of our Seed Library on the Reading Garden on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to 12pm. Collect seeds, enjoy an interactive City of Barrie display, and hear live music from Alyssa Tess.

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Image of red Dragon Boat coming into the dock. A person in a purple shirt sits on the boat with paddlers sitting and paddling.

Tim Hortons Learn to Paddle Series Returns this Summer

We're excited to announce that Learn to Paddle Sessions are back this summer, thanks to the generous sponsorship from Tim Hortons! These FREE sessions in Heritage Park offer a chance to learn dragon boat racing while enjoying the beautiful views of Kempenfelt Bay. Don't forget to register!

Learn to Paddle Session Dates:

Wednesday, June 26: 7:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, July 17: 7:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, August 7: 7:30 – 8:30pm

Women sits in the Downtown Library with ear buds in while looking at her phone.

Get Listening to Audiobooks

June is Audiobook Month, and BPL has the perfect Audiobook for you. Catch up on your favorite reads while commuting, exercising, or doing chores.

Start Listening

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June New Fiction

Magical train adventures, mysterious campus murders, and much more! Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in June.

Browse Now

Image of Indigenous Storytime at the Downtown Library. Patrons sit on reading carpet and gather around the EarlyOn Indigenous Co-ordinator and BPL Librarian.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month. It is an opportunity to recognize the rich and diverse history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.

Celebrate with BPL:

Indigenous Storytime with Angelia the EarlyOn Indigenous Co-ordinator - Downtown on Friday, June 7 from 10-11am
In Focus: National Indigenous History Month - Online every Saturday (June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29) from 11-11:30am

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It's Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the theme this year is 'Working for Seniors'. Let's recognize all the hard work seniors have done to make our community the great place it is today!

Featured Programs:

Music on the Rooftop - Downtown on Tuesdays (June 6, 20, & 27) from 6:30-7:30pm
Connect & Create - Holly on Mondays (June 3, 10, 17, & 24) from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Seniors' Fair in Collaboration with Barrie Senior Services Network - Painswick on Monday, June 24 from 10am-12pm
Conversations on the Green Bench - Painswick on Tuesday, June 25 from 10am-2pm

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Family of four rides their bike down a path on a summer day.

June 3 is World Bicycle Day

Get ready to roll! Before you hit the road, explore our resources with handy tips and tricks for bicycle maintenance and repair.

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Image of BPL's Ping Pong Kit on a City of Barrie Ping Pong Table.

New Library of Things Item: Ping Pong Kits

Whether you call it Table Tennis, Ping Pong, or Whiff Whaff, this racket sport is fun for all ages. Try it for free!

Borrow Today

Graphic of the 2024 Summer Reading Club Flyer on a green background.

Explore Our Summer Reading Club Flyer

Now available at all library locations, BPL's Summer Reading Club 2024 Flyer! The Summer Reading Club is Canada's biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids.

Discover the adventure of reading and join in our fun programs this summer! Registration opens July 2.

See the Flyer

Image of Barrie Public Library Staff at the 2023 Pride Parade.

Happy Pride Month from BPL!

This June, let's celebrate the contributions and history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Join us as we champion inclusivity throughout June.

Featured Programs:

Fierté Simcoe Pride Social - Downtown on Monday, June 17 from 6-8pm
Pride Storytime with Special Guest Justine - Painswick on Saturday, June 22 from 11-11:30am *registration required
Queer Craft Circle with Fierté Simcoe Pride - Downtown on Monday, June 24 from 6-8pm

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BIG Spring Book Sale Raises Funds for BPL

The BIG Spring Book Sale this past weekend was a huge success!

Thank you to all of our patrons and volunteers who supported the event. The sale raised $5,413, which will support the advancement of library services, the development of future branches, and the Library of Things collection and tools in our Creative Spaces.

We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

If you could only read one page of a book, would you read the first or the last page?

This Month:

Do you use a reading app to track your reading?

Yes

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June 2024 calendar indicating that there are many events each day of the month.

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

View Our Events Calendar

Father and son read a picture book in the Holly Library.

Father's Day Storytime

Downtown
Sat., June 15 (10-10:30am)

Join us live for stories, songs, and early literacy fun to celebrate Father's Day.

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Image of people gathered in the Gathering Place at the Downtown Library.

English Conversation Circle

Holly

Monday June 3 & 10 (7-8pm)

Downtown

Saturdays June 1, 8, 15 & 22 (11am-12pm)

Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada.

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Image of two performers at the Holly Library.

Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival at the Library

All Locations

Various Dates & Times in June

Join us for wonderful musical performances at the library, in collaboration with the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival.

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Information Barrie Resources for Seniors

The Information Barrie Community Directory has many helpful resources for older adults. Scroll to the Explore section and click on Older Adults. There you will find supports and services as well as housing and recreation information for Seniors. You can also find events for Older Adults on the Barrie Older Adult Activity Calendar.

Information Barrie staff will be at the BPL Seniors' Fair on June 24 from 10am-12pm at our Painswick Branch. Drop by to say hello to our staff and to get some tips for searching the directory.

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