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

Ancestry has been the gold standard in family history research for a while. Under normal circumstances, it’s only available to visitors who come in-person to the library. But those lovely people at Ancestry have allowed us to provide access to Ancestry Library Edition from the comfort of your own home!

In Ancestry you can do wide-ranging searches across time and space to weave together the story of your ancestors. Pinpoint birth and marriage dates, confirm where ancestors lived and their occupation, discover unknown great uncles and aunts, and so much more.

You may even be able to get a picture of the ship that brought a family member to Canada! And thanks to the breadth of records in Ancestry, your research can cover most English-speaking countries and beyond.

Ontario Public Library Week

October 17-23 is Ontario Public Library Week! This year's theme is “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”

Help us celebrate what libraries do every day to enrich the lives of community members. Why not spend some time to reflect on how the library has impacted your life, and share your thoughts with your friends and family.

If you'd like to let us know how the Barrie Public Library has impacted your life, share a post on social media and tag us!

Facebook & Instagram:
@BarriePublicLibrary

Twitter:
@BPL_inthecity 

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Each October, Canadians celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month. This year’s theme intends to inspire young people across Canada to be proud that they are #PoweredByDyslexia as well as to provide a platform for young voices to be heard. Helping to empower these voices will allow those with dyslexia to learn how to self-advocate for their educational needs.

Check out our list of dyslexia-friendly books for children, teens, and adults. These books feature a special dyslexia-friendly font and other dyslexia-friendly features such as heavier off-white paper and increased white space.

Genealogy Fair

Many Canadians are discovering a growing interest in their family heritage. Their quest can be simple in the beginning, but often it becomes the work of a lifetime. If you’re one of those people interested in their family history, join us October 22 & 23 for a virtual Genealogy Fair!

This exciting event will feature a variety of keynote speakers, including Kirsty Gray who will help you begin unravelling the challenges of researching in England and Wales, and Thomas MacEntee who can teach you how to increase your research efficiency & still remember that new information for later investigation.

Hot New Fiction

Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in October!

TeenTober

TeenTober is a celebration hosted by libraries every October that aims to celebrate teens. 

Check out our list of teen books that are earning rave reviews, including some books that are trending on #BookTok!

Holiday Hours

Please note that we will be CLOSED on Sunday October 10 and Monday October 11 for the Thanksgiving long weekend.

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