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

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Share the Library Love This October
We want to thank you for being a library member and encourage you to share the library love this October! 
 
Visit any of our three locations to pick up a Share the Library Love flyer. Each flyer has three ballots to give out to friends and family. When they bring it in and get a library card, they'll get some BPL swag, and you'll be entered to win an ASUS Chromebook, a $50 Amazon gift card, or one of three BPL swag bags! 
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Graphic reads: Barrie Public Library Fall Book Sale October 19 at the Downtown Library. Image of books on a table and orange graphic leaves.

You're Invited to BPL's First-Ever Fall Book Sale!
Our first-ever Fall Book Sale is happening on October 19 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm! Join us at the Downtown Library to pick up some cozy reads for the fall season. All proceeds support advancing the Barrie Public Library's services. 
 
Are your bookshelves overflowing? On October 17 (9:30 am - 9:00 pm) and October 18 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm), we welcome donations of gently used books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games at the Downtown Library Café for the sale. 
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9 Ways to Enjoy Fall at the Library

With cooler weather and changing leaves, fall has arrived in Barrie. From ghost hunting kits to new craft programs, learn the nine ways to celebrate the fall season at the Barrie Public Library.  
Read the Full Story

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All library locations will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving. 

 

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: The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski; Make Me a Mixtape by Jennifer Whiteford; The President's Lawyer by Lawrence Robbins.

October New Fiction

Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in October.
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Three book covers: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Nothing Like The Movies by Lynn Painter, The Reapperance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson.

TeenTober Reads
October is the month to celebrate teens at the library! Check out one of these popular teen titles.
Browse Now

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We're Celebrating Libraries This October!
October is Canadian Library Month, and Ontario Public Library Week takes place from October 20 - 26! 
 
We'll be out in the community sharing information about all the library has to offer, signing up new library members, and making new connections. Join us for a special Ontario Public Library Week Storytime at Georgian Mall on October 24 at 10:00 am. 
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Culture Days at BPL

We're recognizing Culture Days, a national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity! Until October 13, join us for special programs and events.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Each October, Canadians celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month. Check out our dyslexia-friendly books, C-PEN ReadPens and decodable books.
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Explore New Knowledge at Painswick Library

Painswick Library has a packed lineup of speakers this October:

* Registration required. 
See the Events Calendar

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Celebrate Family History Month

Did you know October is Family History Month? Research your genealogy and ancestry for free with your library card.
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Image of Jack-o-lantern ghost in front of a moon. Text reads: Family Fright Fest; Barrie's Free Halloween Season Event.

You're Invited to Family Fright Fest

Calling all ghosts and goblins! We'll be at the City of Barrie's free Family Fright Fest for a scary storytime. See you there!
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Graphic reading: Library Closure Tuesday, November 5.

Heads up! All library locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 for a location-wide staff development day. 

 

Staff skill development is essential to ensure our ongoing commitment to our community. Thanks for your patience as we work to improve your library experience!

We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

What time of day do you prefer to read?
Pie chart depicting result from the poll:

This Month:

Would you rather...
hear a spoiler of a book's ending?

OR
never find out how a book ends?

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

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Simcoe Reads Grande Finale
Udney Community Centre
Thursday, October 24 (6:30 pm)

After a summer of reading terrific books, join us for the final Simcoe Reads event: a conversation between the 6 champions where you can cast your vote for your favourite book! 
Register Now
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Sensory Pop-Up Space

Painswick
Sundays (3:00-4:00 pm) & Mondays (9:30-10:15 am)

Register for unstructured play in an accessible, multi-sensory pop-up space in the library. Registration opens one week before each program.
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After School Adventures

Holly

Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 (4:00-5:00 pm)

Explore Holly's after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.
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Your Community Information Hub
We are your local source for community information! Search our Community Directory for services such as employment resources, health services, government services, daycare services, support groups and counselling, and more. 
 
Visit our online Community Bulletin Board to see what’s happening in the community and search our Volunteer Database for volunteer opportunities at various non-profit organizations in Barrie.
 
Can't find what you are looking for? Email Info Barrie with your questions at infobarrie@barrielibrary.ca. 
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