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What's Happening @ BPL: January 2023
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Get Reading! New year, new reading goals. Enjoy your library's resources to help make reading a bigger part of your life!
Get Reading With Us
New year, new you, but why not new reading goals, too? If you're setting your personal Reading Challenge for the year, or are just making a New Years resolution to read more, use our resources to help you achieve your goals!

Here at the Barrie Public Library we are passionate about making reading as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Not sure what to read? We can help you there too! We have a variety of tools to help you select your next great read, including Novelist, Next5, and our Monthly Reading Recommendation email.
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Using Your eReader for Library Books 
So you got an eReader for Christmas, now what?
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Our eBooks can be read on dedicated eReaders such as a Kobo or Nook. Unfortunately, Kindles are not compatible with library eBooks so they are not recommended if you plan to read library eBooks. 

Read or watch our step-by-step guide to learn how to copy an eBook to an eReader.
Get Started

eBooks and eAudiobooks with cloudLibrary
Enjoy fast and convenient access to our Digital Library!
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cloudLibrary is our main eBook and eAudiobook provider. We own thousands of titles, and you can even borrow from the online collections of many other Ontario libraries. Talk about variety!

With cloudLibrary, you can read or listen to your latest book right on your phone. Prefer using an eReader, tablet, or web browser? You can do that too.
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Find What to Read Next using NoveList
Take control of finding your next favourite book.
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Find recommended reads and suggested authors for all ages using NoveList! You can browse popular fiction and non-fiction books and series by genre, read-alikes and what your reading ‘mood’ is.

Feeling reflective and thoughtful? What about bittersweet and engaging? You name a mood, and NoveList has it!
Use NoveList

1. The Judge's List by John Grisham. 2. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly. 3. Better Off Dead by Lee Child. 4. The Match by Harlan Coben. 5. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave . 6. Never by Ken Follett. 7. The Guest List by Lucy Foley. 8. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. 9. The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny. 10. Five Little Indians by Michelle Good.
Read the Hottest Books of 2022
Every year, we enjoy looking back and reviewing what the most popular titles were in our community. You can find Top 10 book lists anywhere, but what hits closer to home than your local library's Top 10 Most Borrowed of 2022?!

We've crunched the numbers and created many Top 10 of 2022 lists to inspire your next great book, movie, magazine, or even video game!

Take a look and place your holds today.
Browse the Lists

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We've Added MORE Snowshoes
You asked, and we answered! Our snowshoes have been such a popular  Library of Things item that we have expanded our snowshoe collection in order to better serve our community.

So what are you waiting for? Make that winter hike more enjoyable by borrowing a pair of snowshoes!

Available in adult and child sizes.
Learn More
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Family Literacy Day is January 27
Family Literacy Day takes place on January 27 each year, raising awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

This year's theme is "Celebrate your Heritage". Take time to explore and learn about your heritage. There’s no better way to learn about your family, than together as a family.
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Get Wild at our January Jungle
Your kids have one more week before it's back to school. If you're running out of ideas for how to keep them entertained, we've got programs and activities happening daily that are sure to keep you busy.

*Please note that some of these programs have limited space. Free tickets are available 30 minutes prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to arrive early so you don't miss out!
Featured Programs:
  • Sphero Safari - Have a chance to drive our Sphero Robots around a maze.
  • Zootek* - Get ready to be amazed as Zootek astounds us with some curious creatures.
  • Wild Escape Room - Discover the challenges, puzzles, and fun that await you and your family in this escape room. 
  • Robot Relays - Discover a world of possibilities with robotics! Registration required. 
  • Safari Party* - Experience the power of play in this hands-on STEAM-based program.
Browse All Programs

Three book covers: The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes, Really Good Actually by Monica Heisey, and Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Hot New Fiction
Place a hold on one of these hot new fiction titles being published in January!
Browse Now
Three book covers: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, and Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond.
BPL Staff Favourites
Ever wonder what BPL staff are reading? We've compiled a list of our favourite books from 2022!
Get Reading

January 2023 Events Calendar. Each day of the week is visible and each day has multiple events, however you cannot read what the events are, as it says
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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Adult Craft Club

Painswick
Wednesday, Jan. 18,
2-4pm
Make some friends and a new simple craft while socializing and having fun. All levels are welcome and no crafting experience necessary.
 Registration required.
Register
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Health Break
Downtown
Wednesday, Jan. 25
1-2pm & 2-3pm

A new year means new health and fitness goals. Put your health first with our Health Break Program. Enjoy a Dance Break with Deanna from Uptempo Barrie Dance Studio, and
Chair Yoga with Bianca from Stasis Jiu Jitsu & Yoga.
Register
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Afternoon Gaming Meet Up
Holly
Saturday, Jan. 28,
2-4pm
Drop in and have some fun playing board games and card games with others!

Can't make it this day? Take a look at our We Got Game series happening weekly at Painswick for more fun with board games.
Learn More

1. The Judge's List by John Grisham. 2. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly. 3. Better Off Dead by Lee Child. 4. The Match by Harlan Coben. 5. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave . 6. Never by Ken Follett. 7. The Guest List by Lucy Foley. 8. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. 9. The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny. 10. Five Little Indians by Michelle Good.
Give the gift of kindness all year long
It feels good to give. Start your year off doing something kind for your community by supporting the Barrie Public Library with a monthly charitable donation.

By giving a set amount each month, your donations accumulate throughout the year to support library initiatives like adding news items to our Creative Spaces or Library of Things and planning for future library branches.
Support Your Library

Information Barrie
Discover Volunteering with Information Barrie
Volunteering offers help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits don’t end there. 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 opportunities available in Barrie and area. 

One fantastic way to make a difference this winter is with Snow Angels. Snow Angels connects volunteers with neighbours who need help shovelling their driveway. Sign up to be a volunteer and help those in need, or request help for yourself or someone you know.

If you need any help, call 705-728-1010 Option #3 or email  infobarrie@barrielibrary.ca or book a BPL Tech Coach.

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