Provides informational, recreational and cultural resources for all ages

Resources/Services include:

• books, magazines, compact discs, newspapers, DVDs, Electronic books, downloadable resources, public computers, wireless internet, wireless printing, and Creative Space
• 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 with Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet access. All computers have assistive technology
• group study rooms and rentable meeting rooms, see separate record
• accessible material includes Talking Book Service, Large Print Book Collection, and CELA materials available
• specialized unit which magnifies print material for the visually impaired at Downtown branch
• mobility devices may be available for use in the library
• Visiting Library Service available to individuals who cannot visit the library in person
• local history collection, including local newspapers on Microfilm/fiche, Births/Deaths/Marriages indexes, microfilm/fiche reader/printers at Downtown Branch
• library of things including musical instruments, sports equipment, games and learning tools
• seasonal Seed Library - a collection of seeds that are available for community members to borrow and grow in their own gardens
• library collection of the Ontario Genealogical Society, Simcoe County Branch at Downtown Branch
• programming and events for children, teens and adults. See the events calendar
• 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, see separate record

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, Sat, 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