Check out what's happening at BPL this September!
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What's Happening @ BPL: September 2024

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BPL Comic Fest is Back: September 21, 10 am - 3 pm

Mark your calendar! BPL Comic Fest is happening at the Downtown Library on Saturday, September 21, from 10 am to 3 pm.

 

Celebrate comic book culture with a full day of free activities:

  • Kids’ events, including character meet & greets, balloon twisting, and face painting,
  • Local vendor exhibition,
  • 360 photo booth,
  • And so much more!
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Image of members of local goverment, the library management team, Tim Hortons, and CFB Borden members at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival.

Over $72,000 Raised at the 20th Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

On Saturday, August 17, over 800 energetic paddlers took to Kempenfelt Bay, raising over $72,000 for various charities, including the Barrie Public Library’s Future Branches Campaign. With 36 teams competing, the event was a huge success. A big thank you to the presenting sponsor Tim Hortons for making this possible!
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Holiday Hours: Sat. Aug. 31 - OPEN Sun. Sept. 1 - CLOSED Mon. Sept. 2 - CLOSED Tue. Sept. 3 - OPEN

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 for Labour Day.

 

Don't forget, our Digital Library is always open! Access movies, TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more any time and any day of the week. 
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Three book covers: Real Ones by Katherena Vermette; The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave; We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.

September New Fiction

Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in September.
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Three book covers: Kâ-pî-isi-kiskisiyân the way I remember by Solomon Ratt; The Fire Still Burns by Sam George; The Boy From Buzwah by Cecil O. King.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Reads
 To find out more about the history of residential schools and its impact, take a look at our Residential Schools in Canada book list.
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8 New Things to Try at the Library

The Barrie Public Library is so much more than just books! Come visit us this September to explore new interests, learn new skills, and have fun.
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Acoustic Guitars Needed!

Do you have an acoustic guitar that is sitting around collecting dust? Help us bring music to youth this fall by donating it to a library program! Guitars can be dropped off at our Downtown Library.
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Image of three book covers: I See OA by Shannon Anderson; BOB Books Set 1 Starting to Read; The Best Beasts by Kim Thompson.

Discover Decodable Books
Introduce your child to decodable books before the beginning of the school year. They are written in a way that allows children to practice phonic skills, creating vital connections between letters and sounds.  
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Help Us Shape the Future of Our Library. We Want to Hear From You!

We are working on setting our future strategic goals, and we're looking for your feedback on what materials, programs and services are most needed in our community. 
 
The survey should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. There is an option at the end to include your contact information to be entered into a draw to win a Lenovo Ideapad. We appreciate your time!
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Share Your Library Story

Has the Barrie Public Library made a difference in your life? We want to hear your story! Submit your library story for a chance to be featured in upcoming videos.
Share Your Story
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Get Homework Help Resources

Get ready for back-to-school with BPL's resources. Younger and older learners can access free online resources to help them succeed this school year.
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We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

How many books have you read so far this year?
Pie chart with results: 20+ books 47% 10-20 books 31% 1-10 books 22%.

This Month:

What time of day do you prefer to read?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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September 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.
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Image of book cover Mindful of Murder by Susan Juby, with headshot of Susan Juby.
Simcoe Reads Author Talk with Susan Juby
Online
Thursday, September 26 (7-8pm)

Join us as we gather for an evening of conversation with Susan Juby, author of "Mindful of Murder", Barrie's pick for Simcoe Reads 2024.
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Creative Tales

Holly
Saturday, September 7, 14, 21, & 28 (11 - 11:30am)

Join us for a Saturday story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!
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Seed Collecting

Downtown

Thursday, September 19 (6:30-7:30pm)

In this workshop hosted by Simcoe County Master Gardeners, you will learn about seed collecting, preparation and seed storage. 
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Start Something New This September
September is a time of new beginnings and learning. Join a club, try a new sport, get tickets to a show, or sign up for one of your favourite activities.
 
The Information Barrie directory has information about sports, hobbies, clubs, and other recreational activities. Access the directory and scroll down to the search categories ‘Arts/Culture’ or Sports/Recreation’ for detailed information. 
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