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What's Happening @ BPL: July 2024

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Join BPL for Reading & Fun All Summer Long!

Our Summer Reading Club (SRC) for kids and teens is back beginning July 2! The more you read, the more prizes you can win. To get started, download the Beanstack Tracker app available on the App Store & Google Play.
 
We've also got tons of fun programs and events planned, including:
Check out our interactive SRC Flyer (Eng) and SRC Flyer (Fr) for all the details.
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Simcoe Reads 2024 Launches July 2

Six local libraries are squaring off again this summer for Simcoe Reads, a fun-filled reading competition for adults. Each library has selected a book they believe everyone "should read" and local community champion to support their pick.

 

How can you get involved? Borrow the titles, pick your favourite and join us for the Grand Finale this fall!

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Do you love your library? Let us know in this two question survey!

We are gathering feedback to see how satisfied our members are with library services. How likely are you to recommend the Barrie Public Library to friends, family or colleagues? Let us know in this quick two-question survey! 

Give Your Feedback

Image of three book covers on a blue and green background: The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey; The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore; Confessions of the Dead by James Patterson and J.D. Barker.

July New Fiction 🔥

Hockey romances, small-town mysteries, and much more! Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in July.

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Image of three book covers on a yellow and orange background: Undisputed by Donovan Bailey; Coming Up For Air by Tom Daley; Make It Count by CeCé Telfer.

Reads for the Summer Olympic Games🏆

The Paris 2024 Olympics start July 26! Read up on the athletes and sports that are part of these historic games.
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Check Out These July Book Lists for Kids...

  • Shark Week 🦈 - Celebrate Shark Week this July with books and DVDs all about sharks! 
  • Get Ready for the Olympics! 🏅 - Learn more about these celebrated games and some of its famous athletes. 
  • If You Liked...The Bad Guys 🚀 - Celebrate the newest Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey with this list of read-alikes. 
  • Minions Books & Movies 💛 - We know you are excited to see Despicable Me 4 this summer! Check out our Minions-themed collection. 

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Take Your Summer Outdoors With BPL

We're spending the summer outdoors in Barrie to connect with you closer to home. Come join us in parks and on the beach for our BPL On The Go programs: 

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Fight the 'Summer Slide'

The term ‘summer slide’ refers to the learning loss children experience over the months spent outside the classroom. Let BPL help!

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12 Recommendations for a Fun-Filled Summer

Looking for ways to make the most of your summer? Read our suggestions!

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↑ Check out a video from the Presenting Sponsor of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival, Tim Hortons

Counting Down to the 20th Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

With team registration selling out in record time, the library is thrilled to welcome 36 teams to this year’s Barrie Dragon Boat Festival on August 17!

 

We want to take this opportunity to showcase our Presenting Sponsor Tim Hortons and thank local store owners throughout Barrie and the surrounding area for investing in community events like the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival.

 

For more information on the festival or to become an event volunteer, visit our website

Watch The Video

Holiday Hours: Sat. June 29 - OPEN, Sun. June 30 - CLOSED, Mon. July 1 - CLOSED, Tue. July 2 - OPEN

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1 for the Canada Day long weekend. For all library hours, visit our website

We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

Do you use a reading app to track your reading?

Pie chat: Yes 44%; No 56%

This Month:

Would you rather have dinner with your favourite author or character?

Author
Character

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July 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

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Creative Crafting
Downtown
Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, & 24 (3-5pm)

Calling all teens! Come to the Downtown Library for crafting fun. Each week features a themed craft.

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Monday Movie Marathons

Painswick
Monday, July 8, 15, 22, & 29 (1:30-4:55pm)

Enjoy free movies at the library! Nut-free snacks and refreshments are encouraged.

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Knitting Circle

Holly

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, & 29 (6:30-7:30pm)

Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers. Please note this program will not include formal knitting instruction.

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Are You New to the City of Barrie or a Newcomer to Canada?
The Information Barrie directory has lots of resources for you. Access the directory and scroll down to the search category ‘City of Barrie Services’ and ‘Arts/Culture’. Click on ‘Newcomers’ for employment services, settlement services and more!
 
We invite you to visit any of our library locations to receive a new resident package with local information and maps.
Access the Directory

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