What's Happening @ BPL: October 2022

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What's Happening @ BPL: October 2022

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

One card, one million possibilities. Une carte, un million de possibilités. OCTOBER 2022 | OCTOBRE 2022

October is Canadian Library Month!

All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.

More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression, and so much more.

Check out some of the ways we're working to make the Barrie Public Library more convenient, accessible, and relevant.

Kiosk full of books at Allandale Recreation Cenre

Library Kiosks

We have self-serve Kiosks (like book vending machines) in the Allandale Recreation Centre and the East Bayfield Community Centre!

Our staff restock the Kiosks weekly with popular adult, teen and children's books. You can also return books you've borrowed from any of our locations, and all you need is your library card.

Library Kiosks

Featured Collection display at Holly Community Library

Featured Collections

Wish the library was as easy to browse as a book store? Now it is! Visit us to explore our Featured Collections where you will find displays of new and popular items categorized by genre and topic.

We have Featured Collections for kids, teens (Downtown only) and adults. Some of our most popular categories include Romance (adults), Thrilling (teens), LOL (school-aged kids), and Creature Feature (preschoolers).

Featured Collections

Express Pick-Up

Want to pick up your holds quickly with low contact? Book an Express Pick Up appointment at any library location. We even have a walk-up window at our Downtown location near the outdoor book return slot!

Appointments are available 7 days/week at all three library locations.

Express Pick-Up

Thanksgiving Hours

Please note: we will be open on Sunday.

Saturday, Oct. 8 - OPEN
Sunday, Oct. 9 - OPEN
Monday, Oct. 10 - CLOSED
Tuesday, Oct. 11 - OPEN

Three Book Covers: Daughers of the New Year, The Impatient, and Breaking the Friendzone.

Hot New Fiction

Need to add some books to your to-be-read list? Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in October!

Get Reading

3 Book covers: Probably Ruby, Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, and Indian in the Cabinet.

Diversity Reads:
Indigenous Voices

Discover the world from different perspectives. Check out these books by Indigenous authors.

Browse Now

Genealogy Fair: Saturday, October 22. Downtown Library.

Discover Your Roots at our Genealogy Fair

Interested in your family history and ready to move beyond what you can learn from your relatives? Our Genealogy Fair is back in person!

We invite curious beginners and experienced genealogists to meet the experts and explore a wide range of topics and research areas. Taking place at our Downtown Library (60 Worsley Street), sessions run from 10:00am - 4:15pm.

Keynote Speaker Linda Corupe will take you on a fascinating research journey of Amable Dusang and Sophie Solomon. The story of their lives and families, discovered in several different genealogical and historical resources, follows the family through the 19th century and finally ends near Penetanguishene.

Learn More

Ontario Public Library Week: October 16 - 22. One Card, One Million Possibilities

This year, Ontario Public Library Week takes place from October 16 to 22! 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.

What can you do to support your library?

Become a Member (and encourage your friends and family to join too!)
Share and like our posts on social media to help spread the word (links at the bottom of each email)
Donate to our Future Branches campaign
Sign up to volunteer with the library
Visit our three locations, borrow from our collection, attend our events, and use our many library services!

Learn More

Ancestry™ Library Edition

Ancestry™ is available to visitors who come in-person to the library.

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, or discover unknown great uncles and aunts.

Learn More

MyLibrary! App

MyLibrary! puts the library right in your hands.

Download the app to your Apple or Android device to browse the catalogue, see your checked out items, holds, fines, and more.

You can even scan the barcode of any book (at a book store, on a friend's shelf), check if we have it at the library, and put it on hold!

Learn More

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

Baby in a ball pit smiling and reaching up

Play, Learn, Grow

Holly
Mondays, 10-11am

Come to learn, play and grow as we incorporate STEAM-based learning into your child's early literacy and development. This program is suitable for children over 6 months.

Drop In

Mario Kart Tournament

Downtown
Wednesday, Oct. 12
6 - 8pm

Hey teens - get your engines ready and come race with us on the big screen!

Nintendo Switches will be provided; prizes will be available.

Drop In

Diwali Storytime

Downtown
Sat., Oct. 15,
10-10:30am

Diwali is a celebration that unites people.

Naina Sharma, local resident and Early Childhood Educator, will share Diwali traditions through a story, colorful presentation, and a special craft.

Drop In

The Municipal Election is Nearly Here

Election day is Monday October 24, 2022.

Residents of Barrie, who are eligible electors, will be voting for the offices of Mayor, one City Councillor and one School Board Trustee. Advanced polling will take place October 20, 21 and 22, 2022.

Visit our Community Directory for detailed information for voters. You will find a list of candidates, eligibility requirements, details of the new voting process and more! Details of All Candidates meetings are also included and will be updated as details become available. Check back regularly for updates.

Election Information

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