Check out what's happening at BPL this March!
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What's Happening @ BPL: March 2025

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March Break at the Barrie Public Library
March Break is almost here! The library has fun activities and programs planned all week long for children, teens, and families to move, create, and discover together. 
 
View our interactive March Break Program Flyer or pick up your own copy at any of our library locations. 
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Learn More About March Break

CEO Lauren Jessop and Director of Community Connections and Content Laura LaFleshe accept award at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference.

Barrie Public Library Recognized for Innovation
We are honoured to announce that the Barrie Public Library has won the Minister’s Award for Innovation from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming for our Mobile Device Project!
 
This award recognizes successful new approaches that demonstrate a positive impact in the community and provide continued value to public libraries.
 
CEO, Lauren Jessop, and Director of Community Connections and Content, Laura LaFleshe, proudly accepted the award at the Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference in Toronto.
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Three book covers: Count My Lies by Sophie Stava, The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji, The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.

March New Fiction
We've got the newest fiction reads! Place a hold on one of these titles being published in March.
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Three book covers: Becoming A Matriarch by Helen Knott, Career Forward by Grace Puma, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields.

International Women's Day Reads
International Women's Day on March 8 is a celebration of women and their achievements. Read their stories!
Browse Now

CEO, Lauren Jessop, and Chair of the Barrie Public Library Board, Austin Mitchell, sitting at the Downtown Library.

Planning to Start for New Northwest Branch
Our CEO, Lauren Jessop, and Chair of the Barrie Public Library Board, Austin Mitchell, are excited to announce planning will begin soon to develop a new library branch in the city’s northwest area.
 
At the January 29 City Council meeting, Barrie City Council approved funding to begin the planning process. The funding will cover design, layout, community consultations, and demographic analysis to address the needs of the 26,000 residents in the area.
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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. 
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Library of Things for Spring
Our Library of Things collection offers items to use in the upcoming spring seaon. Get ready to prep your gardens and dust off your bike!
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Three book covers: The Seed Farmer by Dan Brisebois, Vegetable Gardening Made Easy by Resh Gala, How to Grow Plants for Free by Simon Akeroyd.

Get Ready to Garden
Are you planning your garden for this spring? Get "seed-spiration" from this book list.
Browse the List

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9 library services you can access from home
March 20 is the first day of spring, but chilly days may still be ahead! Discover all the ways you can enjoy the library without leaving the comfort of your home, from our Visiting Library Service to online programs.  
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Experience Live Music in the Library!

Live music is coming to the Downtown Library, thanks to our collaboration with the Barrie Folk Society!  Stop by to enjoy incredible musical talent this month: 

 
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We Want To Know!

Last Month's Poll:

How many books are you currently reading?
Pie chart showing the results of the poll:

This Month:
What's your favourite way to use the library?
Borrowing reading materials
Attending events
Using digital resources
Work and study space

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

New & Noteworthy Events
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Basic Photography
Painswick
Tue., Mar. 18 (7-8pm)

Join photographer Paul as he shares practical tips and insights for beginner and seasoned photograpghers. This session will demystify photography concepts and techniques.
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Image of library staff holding up a copy of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yaros.

Onyx Storm Fan Night

Downtown

Mon., Mar. 24 (7-8pm)

Connect with fellow Onyx Storm fans at the Downtown Library! Enjoy exciting discussions and activities related to Rebecca Yarro's Empyrean Series.
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Midweek Movies

Downtown

Wed., Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26 (6-8pm)
Break up the week with a movie screening at the library, featuring iconic classics and award-winning films for adults. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Charitable Tax Receipt Information

Thank you to our donors for their support in 2024. Your charitable tax receipts were mailed as of January 31, 2025. If you donated online, your digital receipt was emailed to you and can also be accessed through your CanadaHelps Donor Account.

 
If you haven't received your receipt yet, or if you have any questions, please contact us at giving@barrielibrary.ca or 705-728-1010 ext. 2230.

 

Thank you for supporting the advancement of library services in our community!

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Find 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’.
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