MARCH BRE AK PROGR A MS
Move, create, and discover at the Barrie Public Library
SPECIALS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Saturday, March 8, 10-11am
Get ready to roar with excitement on a prehistoric adventure where you’ll uncover fossils, explore fun facts, and celebrate everything dino-related.
PUPPET SHOW: THE ONE LITTLE PIG & THE BIG BAD CHICKEN
Painswick
Tuesday, March 11, 10-11am
Downtown
Thursday, March 13, 10-10:30am
What happens when puppets go on vacation and leave other puppets in the lurch!? Come find out!
STUFFIE CHECK-UP
Painswick
Thursday, March 13, 2:30-3:30pm
Bring your favourite Stuffie to the library for a “check-up”.
LEGO ROBOTICS
Downtown
Sunday, March 9, 10am-12pm
Painswick
Saturday, March 15, 10-11:30am
Drop in and develop your coding skills using our Lego Mindstorms kits. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
ZOOTEK Painswick
Wednesday, March 12, 10-11am
Downtown
Wednesday, March 12, 2:30-3:30pm
Get ready to be awed and amazed as Zootek astounds us with some curious creatures.
STUFFED ANIMAL PET SHOW
Downtown Sunday, March 16, 10-11am
Bring your favorite stuffed pals to strut their stuff and create a special craft just for them.
DOG MAN
Painswick
Thursday, March 13, 10-11am
FAKE VACATION
Downtown
Wednesday, March 12, 10-11am
Take a vacation and explore the world from the comfort the library. Participate in creative challenges and activities.
DANCE PARTY
Holly
Wednesday, March 12, 10-11am
Get ready to groove at our March Break dance party. Enjoy fun music and show off your best moves.
MINECRAFT MANIA
Downtown
Monday, March 10, 10-11am
Holly Thursday, March 13, 10-11am
Ditch the video game and join us in-person to create a world of blocks. All levels welcome.
BLUEY CELEBRATION
Downtown
Tuesday, March 11, 10-11am
Holly Tuesday, March 11, 2:30-3:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled time of play and stories inspired by Bluey, the beloved Australian Blue Heeler.
Holly Friday, March 14, 10-11am
Dive into the world of Dog Man with hilarious adventures, powerful friendships, and epic battles.
WILD FOR ROBOTS: INDI EDITION
Holly Monday, March 10, 2:30-3:30pm
Our new indi robots have gone wild on March Break, and so will your imagination! Drop in to give them a try.
Full Program Details on Events Calendar
TWEENS & TEENS
ART SPARK ® Painswick
Tuesday, March 11, 2:30-4pm
Downtown
Thursday, March 13, 2:30-4pm
CREATIVE SPACES
Visit Creative Spaces at the Downtown Library for crafty fun every day of the week! All ages welcome.
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Downtown - Creative Spaces
Monday, March 10, 10am-12pm
For tweens and teens who love to draw. Learn technqiues to sketch your favourite character. All skill levels welcome.
CROCHET CLASS ®
Painswick
Tuesday, March 11, 4:30-6pm
Want to try a new crafting skill? Learn crochet with provided materials.
HUNGER GAMES ESCAPE ROOM
Holly
Saturday, March 15, 10am-4pm
Can your team stop the Hunger Games? Break into President Snow’s office, uncover the master plan, and escape before the Capitol Guards catch you. Sign up in-person on a first-come first-served basis day of. Escape rooms are 20 minutes in duration. Teams of 4 people max.
MYSTERY MADNESS
Downtown
Tuesday, March 11, 6-8pm
Get ready for a thrilling night of murder mystery games, packed with suspense and twists. Solve gripping crimes with your crew as each round brings new clues, suspects, and secrets to uncover.
HUNGER GAMES: LIBRARY EDITION
Downtown
Monday, March 10, 6-7pm
Test your survival skills, strategize with allies, and tackle challenges inspired by the world of The Hunger Games
TEEN LOOT BAGS
Available at all library locations starting Monday, March 10
Stop by any library location to grab your FREE loot bag, created by teens for teens. Limited bags available, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
BOOKMARKS
Downtown - Creative Spaces
Tuesday, March 11, 10am-12pm
POTTERY PAINTING
Downtown - Creative Spaces
Wednesday, March 12, 6-8pm
PENCIL CASE
Downtown - Creative Spaces
Thursday, March 13, 10am-12pm
STICKERS
Downtown - Creative Spaces
Friday, March 14, 10am-12pm
Visit Creative Spaces to unlock your creativity. Try decorating your own mug or hat, design buttons, sew creations, and much more!
= Online registration required.
= Limited free tickets available 10 minutes before event.
= Sign up in person beginning 15 minutes before event.
TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT
All week long, starting Monday, March 10
Can you find Carmen Sandiego in the library? Pick up a passport at the Downtown Library desk to solve the clues and win a prize!
