Provides informational, recreational and cultural resources for all ages

Resources/Services include:

• Books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital resources, music and video streaming
• Library of Things including musical instruments, sporting equipment, board games, museum passes, tools etc.
• Creative Spaces
• Programming and events for children, teens and adults. See the events calendar..
• Online databases through the library website with a library membership. Including online tutoring for elementary to post secondary students in a variety of subjects
• Multilingual and language learning materials and resources
• Public computers and internet access. All computers have assistive technology and Microsoft suite
• Bookable study and meeting spaces
• Accessible material includes Talking Book Service, Large Print Book Collection, and CELA materials available
• Print material magnifier for the visually impaired
• Visiting Library Service available to individuals who cannot visit the library in person
• Local history collection, Births/Deaths/Marriages indexes, microfilm/fiche reader/printers
• Seasonal Seed Library - a collection of seeds that are available for community members to borrow and grow in their own gardens
• Library collection of Ontario Ancestors resources, Simcoe County Branch
• Library visits and tours

Information Barrie

• Operates as a community information and referral service
• Maintains the Information Barrie Community Directory of community organizations/services including non-profit agencies, government offices, health services, clubs and special interest organizations, daycare services and support groups in the Barrie area
• Maintains a Volunteer Database which connects volunteers with local volunteer opportunities
• Directory and Volunteer Database are free to use and continuously updated. Both are available through the library website..

Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

• held in August and involves Dragon boat races and land-based activities
• the Festival is in support of Barrie Public Library plus other local charities

Chief Executive Officer is Lauren Jessop, lauren.jessop@barrielibrary.ca

• Mon-Thu 9:30 am-9 pm
• Fri-Sun 9:30 am-5 pm
• see holiday hours
• Library board meetings held monthly from Sep-Jun, meetings open to the public

• Apply in person or online for a library card, see Get a Library Card
• For all memberships, current name and address identification must be provided
• Additional identification may be required for some membership types