MA RCH BREAK Downtown - 10-11am Explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills using fun STEAM-based learning with your chi ld.
Ramadan Storytime
Painswick - 10-10:30am Learn about the history and cultural celebrations of Ramadan through stories and activities.
LEGO Drop In!
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Play, Learn, Grow
Checkmates Junior Chess Meetup
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Blast off into a galaxy of imagination at the Barrie Public Library!
Planetarium
Downtown - 2-4pm Sharpen your chess skills while having fun playing with other junior players. Ages 7+.
Board Game Afternoon
Painswick - 2-4pm All are welcome to drop in and play board games including Chess, Exploding Kittens, Battleship, and Risk.
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Downtown - 2-3:30pm Drop in to bui ld with us! We supply the LEGO, you bring the imagination.
Planetarium
Downtown - 10am-7pm Drop in and explore the solar system inside the Ontario Planetarium’s mobile dome! Sign up for a timeslot on arrival. Sessions are 20 minutes in duration.
Big Screen Gaming
Painswick - 10-11:30am Try Mario Kart on the big screen with our Nintendo Switch.
Stuffie Check Up
Holly - 10-11am Bring your favourite Stuffie for crafts, a checkup, and an ambulance tour!
Space Crafts
Painswick - 2-4pm Drop by the Children’s Area and get crafty with space-themed crafts!
All Hands on Tech!
Holly - 2-3pm Drop in and play with robots and more!
Painswick - 10am-7pm Drop in and explore the solar system inside the Ontario Planetarium’s mobile dome! Sign up for a timeslot on arrival. Sessions are 20 minutes in duration.
Mario Galaxy Obstacle Course
Holly - 10-11am Drop in and try to make it through the Mushroom Kingdom. Look for Power Stars, Fire Flowers, and more!
Out of This World Puppet Show*
Downtown - 10-10:30am Enter the world of stories with a Puppet Show!
Crafting Chaos
Downtown - 2:30-3:30pm Join us for some organized chaos as we have some fun with crafts!
SCAN to view the ful l Events Calendar ^Please register to attend. *Free tickets are available 30 minutes prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit barrielibrary.ca/events for program details!
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MA RCH BREAK Sing & Play with Russ!
Holly - 10-11am Come out for a fun, interactive concert with children’s performer, Russ Clayton!
Mars Lander*
Downtown - 10-11am Design your own device to land on a planetary surface.
Stupendous Snakes*
Painswick - 11am-12pm Downtown - 1:30-2:30pm Join us for a hands-on learning experience all about snakes with the experts from Sciensational SSSnakes.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Blast off into a galaxy of imagination at the Barrie Public Library!
Holly - 11am-12pm Drop in to try our indoor mini putt course!
Friday Flicks
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Mini Galactic Golf
All Hands on Tech!
Holly - 2-3pm Drop in and play with robots and more!
Painswick - 6:30-8:30pm Watch Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on the big screen with your friends.
Holly - 2-4pm Come race your friends on the Nintendo Switch at the library.
Downtown - 10am-12pm Try the Nintendo Switch on the big screen!
Painswick - 11am-4pm Try the Space Escape Room! Are you up for the challenge? Sign up for a time slot on arrival.
Teen Movie Night
Mario Kart Racing
Big Screen Gaming
Space Escape!
Downtown - 2:30-3:30pm Prove your worth with skill testing activities on a tight timeline!
Painswick - 2-2:45pm Welcome to Space Camp! Explore space, complete challenges and crafts, and more.
Painswick - 10-10:30am Enter the world of stories with a Puppet Show!
Downtown - 10-11am Welcome to Space Camp! Explore space, complete challenges and crafts, and more.
Minute To Win It Challenges*
Space Camp*
Out of This World Puppet Show*
Space Camp*
Storytime: Holi Indian Festival
Painswick - 10-10:30am Enjoy a storytime learning about the Holi Indian Festival!
LEGO Drop In
Downtown - 2-3:30pm Drop in to build with us! We supply the LEGO, you bring the imagination.
Draw to Life^
Painswick - 2-3:30pm Love drawing? Learn how to visually bring anything you can think of to life - from idea to paper. Register to attend.
Painswick - 2:30-4pm & 6:30-8pm Come on out to watch Minions: The Rise of Gru together.
SCAN to view the ful l Events Calendar ^Please register to attend. *Free tickets are available 30 minutes prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit barrielibrary.ca/events for program details!
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