March Break, Seedy Saturday, in-person programs and more!
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What's Happening @ BPL: March 2022
[First Name], check out what's happening in the library this month!
Some Exciting Updates!
We've been on this rollercoaster for quite some time now, but we have some exciting changes happening in March:
In-person programs are returning! Don't worry, we will still offer many virtual sessions for those of you not ready to visit us just yet
Genealogy, Cricuit, and Tech Coaching sessions are returning with in-person appointments available
Toys are out for children to play with at both locations
We hope to see you soon!
March Break is almost here! Are you looking for fun ideas for the kiddos, or maybe for yourself? With so much to do, our programs and reading lists are sure to keep you busy all week long.
To Do:
We have fun activities planned all week, including:
Toronto Zoovisit with some of their animals from the Northern climate**
Zootek is BACK! Join us in-person and meet some new exciting animals**
Puppet Show LIVE - Help the puppets solve the mystery in our March Break puppet show **
Mini Putt - Visit us to play mini-library-mini putt **
Grab & Go crafts for some easy and fun DIY activities
**Registration required.
To Read:
Check out our “Make It!” list for easy DIY creativity and exploration. Or get outside and use some of the ideas from our “Keep It Moving!” list to have fun while staying active.
Join us on weekends throughout March to learn about creative landscaping, urban gardening, sustainability, pollinators and more! Learn from speaker sessions and DIY videos, or connect with local experts at our online Green Expo.
Featured Events
Ask a Master Gardener - March 5 @ 2:30pm: Join this live Q&A to learn tips & tricks for your dream garden.
Food Security- March 12 @ 2:30pm: Learn about food security with Ginelle Skerritt from Adinkra Farms.
Regenerative Agriculture - March 19 @ 2:30pm: Discover how to increase biodiversity in our ecosystems & still support ourselves to eat.
Gardening Meetup - March 26 @ 2:30pm: Join other gardening enthusiasts to share gardening tips, tricks, and tales.
Check out Learn It Live for daily live online classes on 200+ topics related to health and wellness, like yoga, pilates, nutrition, and more. Bonus - there are more than 1,000 recorded classes to watch at your own pace!
Enjoy video-based music lessons and vocal lessons for a variety of instruments and music styles, for all learning levels. ArtistWorks tutorials are led by some of the most sought-after musicians and teachers in the music field.
We've been working on expanding our Library of Things, and are pleased to announce a selection of snowshoes has been added to our collection! They can be borrowed for up to one week, and each library cardholder is able to borrow two Library of Things items at one time. View our selection of sizes and availability in our catalogue.
The Evergreen award is part of the Forest of Reading program run by the Ontario Library Association. It features recently published Canadian Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction books.
Do you suspect your child or a youth you know may be struggling with mental health challenges? Attend this webinar to better understand the warning signs and how to support them.
Learn about connecting communities through seeds, increasing biodiversity in our ecosystems, and supporting ourselves to eat, with Jacob Kearney-Moreland from Bass Lake Farms.
Join us in-person for songs, rhymes, and stories geared toward your busy toddler; recommended for babies walking up to 3 years of age. Keep your little one moving and grooving while teaching them basic literacy skills.
Ask a Master Gardener is just a few days away, but don't worry! There's still time to register for this informative session. Join this live Q&A with the Simcoe County Master Gardeners to learn tips and tricks to build your dream garden.
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits don’t end there. Being a volunteer can give people a sense of accomplishment and increase feelings of happiness. The right match can help volunteers find friends, connect with a community, learn new skills, and even advance their careers.
Explore Information Barrie’s Volunteer Database to find volunteer opportunities available in Barrie and surrounding area. Search for opportunities by Organization, Area of Interest, Age and more. For an introduction to the Volunteer Database, watch our video.
