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What's Happening @ BPL: November 2022
[First Name], check out what's happening in the library this month!

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Get Crafty in our Creative Spaces
The holidays are right around the corner. Skip the store lineups and shipping fees and create heartfelt, homemade gifts for your loved ones at our Downtown Library's Creative Spaces!

Access a sewing machine, 3D printer, Cricut Maker, Cricut Mug Press, button maker, and more - all for free. You can also access a Cricut Maker at our Painswick Branch and Holly Community Library.

Whether you're a DIY novice or an experienced pro, all are welcome to use these tools. Embrace your creativity, and learn a new skill. Make something meaningful for that special someone!
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Shop for Black Friday 2022 at the Barrie Public Library! Find the BEST Black Friday deals on books, video games, movies, and more. You won't find a better price in all of Barrie - FREE! So what are you waiting for? Start enjoying free products and services every day of the year at your public library!
"Shop" Now

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Craft from Home with Creativebug

It's that time of year again. Temperatures are getting cooler, snow has started falling (eek!), and the holidays are right around the corner.

Why not craft your own holiday decor this year? Learn from the pros for FREE with Creativebug! This easy-to-use instructional video platform is updated daily and has a library of well over 1,000 projects. 
Learn More
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Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29
This year for Giving Tuesday, we'll be raising funds to help expand our Library of Things. 

GivingTuesday started in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good. Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in!

On November 29, watch our social media channels to see how you can support the library.
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November is National Novel Writing Month!
Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Are you looking for a fun challenge to push yourself to finish your next book? We are partnering with SIX other libraries in the area to bring you Simcoe NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)!
Enjoy programs such as:
  • Simcoe NaNoWriMo Write In - Meet other Wrimos online and chat about your writing journey. Registration required.
  • Out Of Your Comfort Zone - Learn how to sell your book! Registration required. 
  • Isabelle the Warrior - Join author Claire Moore as she reads from her book Isabelle the Warrior to raise awareness during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month.
More Info

3 book covers: Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz, Cloisters by Katy Hays, and We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman.
Hot New Fiction
Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in November!
Browse Now
3 book covers: What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad, Washington Black by Esi Edugyan, and We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama.
Giller Prize Shortlist
The Scotiabank Giller Prize is awarded annually for outstanding Canadian fiction. Check out this list featuring the 2022 shortlist, and award-winners from the past. 
Get Reading

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Take part in our short survey for a chance to win
We're looking to expand the unique items that we lend through our Library of Things! Lawn games, tabletop telescopes, tool kits - what items would YOU like to borrow from the Library?

We've created a brief survey (1-2 minutes) that you can use to share your ideas! Complete the survey for a chance to win some BPL SWAG.
Take the Survey

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National Philanthropy Day!
We're honoured to recognize and celebrate November 15th as National Philanthropy Day. This is a special day to celebrate the many donors that spread goodwill throughout our community and right here at your Library!
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A November 2022 calendar showing that there are many events on each day of the month.
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
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Hop, Skip, & Drum
Fridays in November
10-10:30am
Downtown Branch
Join us live for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!! Recommended for ages 3-4.
Register
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Checkmates: Junior Chess Meetup
Sundays, 2-4pm
Downtown Branch
Have fun playing with other junior players while improving your game strategy. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Learn More
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Santa Storytime

Saturday, Nov. 19
10am (Downtown)
2:30pm (Painswick) 
He's making a list and checking it twice. Join us for Santa Storytime, we guarantee it will be nice! Write your letter to Santa while you're at the library.
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November 16 is Information and Referral Day

Information Barrie, a service of the Barrie Public Library, provides updated community information on non-profit agencies, government offices, social services, health services, clubs, special interest organizations, and much more! Our directory allows Barrie residents to have local community information at their fingertips. 

November 16th is a day to celebrate the work of Community Information and Referral providers throughout Ontario. Drop by the Downtown Library and visit our in-person Service Partner pop-ups to connect and discover. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar below.
Events Calendar

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