What's Happening @ BPL: June 1 - 15
 
 
Featured Programs
How-to in 10 Festival
Saturday, June 2, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Want to learn something new? Local groups and volunteers are teaching new life skills in 10-minute mini sessions! Free; all ages. Learn about essential oils, self defense, Photoshop and more.
How to Get Your Grade 12
Saturday, June 9, 1:30-3:30pm
Downtown - Flex Space
There are many options for adults who want to earn high school credits or upgrade marks. Learn about academic upgrading, day and night classes, correspondence, e-Learning and Co-ops. 
Barrie Jazz Blues Festival: Live at the Library
June 11, 13 & 15, from 11:30am-1:30pm (Painswick)
June 12, 14, & 16 from 11:30am-1:30pm (Downtown)
Enjoy amazing live jazz and blues performances at the library as part of Barrie Jazz Blues Festival. Don't miss seeing these talented musicians! 
Stream or download movies, TV, and more with Hoopla
Hoopla is an online borrowing service where you can stream or download movies, TV shows, e-books, audiobooks, comic books and more! Download the Hoopla app from the App Store or Google Play for your mobile device. There's even an app available for Roku devices and 4th and 5th generation Apple TVs so you can watch movies and TV from the comfort of your home. Borrow up to 8 titles each month for free. All you need to get signed up is your library card and PIN! Visit our Digital Library for more info. 
Adults 
 
How-to in 10 Festival
Saturday, June 2, 1:00-4:00pm
Downtown Library
 
Monday Movie Marathons - 2:00pm
Monday, June 4 - He Named Me Malala
Monday, June 11 - Amélie
Painswick - Massie Family Program Room
 
French Connexion
Tuesday, June 5 & 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Learn Spanish
Wednesdays, June 6, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Painswick - Massie Family Program Room
*Registration closed
 
After Baby Support Group
Thursdays, June 7 & 14, 10:00 - 11:30am
Downtown - Children's Floor
 
Thursday Night Movie - 6:30pm
Thursday, June 7 - Gifted
Thursday, June 14 - Some Like It Hot
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Around the World: Slovenia
Thursday, June 7, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Painswick - Massie Family Program Room
 
How to Get Your Grade 12
Saturday, June 9, 1:30-3:30pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
English Conversation Circle
Monday, June 11, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Barrie Jazz Blues Festival Performances
June 11, 13 & 15, 11:30am-1:30pm (Painswick)
June 12, 14 & 16, 11:30am-1:30pm (Downtown)
 
Introduction to Ancestry.com (Registered)
Thursday, June 14, 2-4pm
Downtown - Flex Space
Register online, in person or by calling 705-728-1010 x 7020
 
 
Kids
 
Drop-in Storytimes
Monday, Friday & Saturday @ 10am (Downtown) 
Tuesdays @ 9:30 & 10:30am (Painswick) 
Thursdays @ 10:00am (Painswick)
 
Friday Flicks - 6:30pm
Friday, June 1 - The Incredibles 
Friday, June 8 - Alice in Wonderland
Friday, June 15 - Despicable Me
Painswick - Massie Family Program Room
 
Chess Titans (Ages 8-16)
Sundays, June 3 & 10, 2:00-4:00 pm 
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Paws 4 Stories (Registered)
Tuesday, June 5 & 12, 6 or 6:30pm (Downtown)
Thursday, June 7 & 14, 6 or 6:30pm (Painswick)
*Register in person or at 705-728-1010 x. 7020
 
Drop-in Baby Goose
Wednesday, June 6 & 13, 10-10:45am
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Father's Day Crafts
June 9 - 17, Library Hours
Downtown and Painswick
 
Aboriginal Day Events
Saturday, June 9, 11am-12pm
Downtown and Painswick
 
Teens
 
Chess Titans
Sundays, June 3 & 10, 2:00-4:00 pm 
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Teen Hang Out
Wednesdays, June 6 & 13, 3:30-5pm 
Painswick - RBC Living Room
 
Holly Hang Out (Ages 10+)
Wednesday, June 6, 3:30-5pm
Holly Rec Centre - Youth Centre
 
Barrie Folk Youth Songwriter's Showcase
Saturday, June 9, 7-10pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Get Caught Studying
June 11 - 27, Library Hours
Downtown and Painswick
 
Youth Connections
Tuesday, June 12, 4-6pm
Downtown - Teen Area
 
Gaming Drop In
Wednesday, June 13, 6-8pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
 
Collaboratory & Tinker Lab
 
DIY Open Hours (Teens and Adults)
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-8pm
Saturdays, 12-4pm
Downtown - Collaboratory
 
Make & Take (Teens & Adults)
Friday, June 1 & 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm 
Downtown - Collaboratory
 
CoDesign (Teens & Adults)
Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 - 4:00pm 
    Virtual Reality (VR) Experience 
Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 - 4:00pm
     Intro to VR with Google Cardboard 
Downtown - Collaboratory
 
Business 
Register for these programs via barriebusinesscentre.ca or 705-720-2445.
 
Business Plan Basics
Tuesday, June 12, 10am-12pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Social Media For Your Business
Friday, June 15, 12-1pm
Downtown - Flex Space
 
Computer Help
 
Introduction to Ancestry.com (Registered)
Thursday, June 14, 2-4pm
Downtown - Flex Space 
Register online, in person or by calling 705-728-1010 x. 7020
 
 
 
For program descriptions and details, visit our online Events Calendar. 
 
 
Downtown Branch  60 Worsley Street
Painswick Branch  48 Dean Avenue
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