What's Happening @ BPL: August 2021

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What's Happening @ BPL: August 2021

[First Name], check out what's happening in the library this month!

The Dragons are coming! This August, we’ve teamed up with Tim Hortons to celebrate Dragon Boat Month presented by Tim Hortons.

We’ve got a boat load of fun programs and activities planned, including Dragon Tale Storytimes, virtual visits with real dragons and lizards at the Toronto Zoo, and Grab and Go Kits available for pick-up at both the Downtown and Painswick library branches this week. These kits are full of great activities for the kids – there’s a Tim Hortons colouring contest for a chance to win Timbits for a year as well as a build-your-own Dragon Boat craft compliments of Moore Packaging (while quantities last).

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Hot New Fiction

Summer is here! Find your next beach read with these hot new fiction titles that are being published in August.

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Forest of Reading

Each year, the Forest of Reading celebrates Canadian authors and illustrators. Check out our reading lists to see the 2021 nominees and winners!

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Join us outside this summer

The library is moving beyond our walls to meet our community! Find us as we travel to different parks and community centers around Barrie to celebrate our Summer Reading Club.

There’s lots to do when you find us in your neighbourhood – sign up for our Summer Reading Club, report on your reading to win prizes, enjoy one of our StoryWalks® or solve some Park Puzzle clues.

Wondering what our Park Puzzles are? We’ve installed special clue tripods at five parks throughout the City of Barrie. Bring your sleuthing skills and see if you can figure out the answers! When you solve the clues, put your answer in the Beanstack Tracker App. Once you've earned all five badges for the Park Puzzle challenge, stop into either Barrie Public Library location to claim your prize.

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Borrow a fishing rod and tackle kit for free

Did you know we loan fishing rods and tackle kits through the TackleShare program? Borrow one for up to a week for free and try before you buy!

Offered in partnership with The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

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Get outside and explore this summer

Borrow an Ontario Parks Vehicle Permit for free, which allows entry to any provincial park for one vehicle and its passengers for the day.

These vehicle permits typically cost between $12.25 to $21 per day, which can be a barrier to many families. Enjoy this pass for free with your Barrie Public Library Card!

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E-Magazines for every occasion

Access your favourite magazines from home (or the beach, or your weekend getaway… anywhere!) using one of our e-Magazine apps – all for free!

Flipster, Press Reader, and cloudLibrary NewsStand provide access to thousands of magazines from around the world, with new issues added each month. Check out our list featuring e-Magazines to keep you up to date on entertainment news, learn a new hobby, practice self-care, or to entertain the kids. Download the apps to browse all the magazines available!

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Join us online this month for a huge variety of programs for adults, teens and kids - check out some of the highlights below.

Events Calendar

Simcoe Reads Book Club

Tuesdays at 6pm, through to Sept. 7
Painswick Branch

Join us on the Painswick lawn to talk about the Simcoe Reads picks for 2021. Each week we'll discuss one of the selected titles - come for one or join us for all of them!

LIT Loot Bags

August 8, 1pm

Made by teens, for teens! Register by August 8 to get your free loot bag. Each bag has two library books specially chosen for you, as well as fun items and activities.

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Aug. 24-26,
9-9:30am
Painswick Branch

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and activities while learning some of the skills needed in Kindergarten. In-person; limited spaces available!

Volunteer Database

If you are looking to volunteer in the Barrie area, search our Volunteer Barrie Database for opportunities by:

Organization (e.g., Canadian Cancer Society, St John Ambulance)
Area of Interest (e.g., Animal Services, Board of Directors)
Age (eg., Students and Youth)

Organizations can also post their volunteer opportunities for free!

Volunteer Database

BPL's Coaching Sessions

The Barrie Public Library offers one-on-one coaching sessions to help you with your technology issues.

Whether you need help getting set up in our catalogue, borrowing e-books and e-audiobooks, genealogy requests, and more, we're here to help! We can even show you how to add your e-Books to your eReader with ease.

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Visit our Community Info Database to get current information about the vaccine roll-out in Ontario, including details on where vaccine clinics are located and how to book an appointment. Check back often as this information is updated whenever new details are made available.

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