SUMMER FUN AT YOUR LIBRARY
Summer Reading Club
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Fun for Under 5
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School-Aged Kids
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Teens Page 7
Tear-out Calendar Pages 8-9
Adults Page 10
SUMMER RE ADING CLUB
This summer, step up to the challenge and explore the MAGIC of the world around you.
Discover the enchantment of reading, join in some spellbinding programs, and have an adventure exploring your library.
Our Summer Reading Club is designed for kids aged 3 to 12 years old and is offered in English or French (when bilingual staff are available).
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Register online starting
MONDAY, JUNE 16
Attend Exciting Programs & Events Drop in for Fun Activities
Come enjoy our amazing summer program lineup, from magic shows and messy science, to Bluey celebrations and fire trucks. And it’s all free!
Download the Beanstack Tracker App
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Drop in to any of our locations throughout the summer to take part in crafts, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Get reading and log all the books you read this summer. The more you read, the more prizes you can win!
This year we have an an extra fun surprise - a gumball machine full of awesome prizes!
For every 5 books you read, you’ll get a token for the gumball machine and earn a ballot on Beanstack for the end of summer grand prize draw.
Tracking begins July 2!
Fun for Under 5 Years Old
BABY TIME MEET-UP
Painswick
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug. 28 @ 10am
An interactive meet-up for nonwalking babies and a caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs, and socializing.
BABY GOOSE
Downtown
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 26 @ 10:30am (except July 29)
Stories, rhymes and songs for nonwalking babies.
EVENING TALES
Holly
Wednesdays, July 2 - Aug. 20 @ 6:30pm
End your day at the library with some stories and songs.
CREATIVE TALES
Holly
Saturdays, July 5 – Aug. 30 @ 10am
Storytime followed by a craft to enjoy or take home.
RISE AND SHINE PLAYTIME
Holly
Sundays, July 6 – Aug. 24 @ 9:30am
Let your toddlers experience the power of play!
PLAY, LEARN, GROW!
Holly
Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 25 @ 9:30am (except July 14)
Downtown
Wednesdays, July 2 – Aug. 27 @ 10am (except July 9 and July 30)
Painswick
Saturdays, July 5 – Aug. 30 @ 10am
Explore hands-on STEAM-based activities with your child.
STORYTIME
Holly
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 26 @ 10am
Painswick
Wednesdays, July 9 – Aug. 27 @ 10am (except July 2 & 23)
Downtown Thursdays, July 10 – Aug. 28 @ 10am Saturdays, July 5 – Aug. 30 @ 10am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and other early literacy fun!
STORYLINGO
Painswick
Monday, July 14 @ 10am Tuesday, Aug. 5 @ 10am
Enjoy stories and learn some words from a different language!
NEW! TICKETED PROGRAMS
SING & PLAY WITH RUSS!
Holly
Monday, July 14 @ 10am
Painswick
Wednesday, July 23 @ 10am
Downtown
Thursday, July 31 @ 10am
Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh as Russ Clayton brings his energy and fun songs to the stage.
KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL SKILLS ®
Downtown
Aug. 18 & 19 @ 10am Aug. 21 & 22 @ 10am Aug. 25 & 26 @ 10am Aug. 27 & 28 @ 10am
Two 30 minute sessions including stories and activities that help your child learn the social skills they will need in Kindergarten.
For ticketed programs (), limited free tickets are available at the hosting library location beginning one week before the program starts. Bring the ticket with you the following week to get entry to the program.
® = Online registration required. = Ticketed Program. = Sign up in person beginning 15 minutes before program.
School-Aged Kids
SRC SPECIALS
MAGIC SHOW WITH J’S MAGIC
Painswick
Monday, July 7 @ 10am
Downtown
Monday, July 7 @ 12:30 & 2:30pm
With jaw-dropping illusions and plenty of playful surprises, this show is fun for the whole family.
CAMPING STARS
Painswick
Wednesday, July 2 @ 11am and 2pm
Downtown
Thursday, July 3 @ 11am and 2pm
Learn about camping! Ontario Parks is teaching camping skills like setting up a tent, building a fire, and more.
FAKE VACATION
Downtown
Thursday, July 10 @ 2:30pm
Take a vacation and explore the world with challenges and activities that take you places you’ve never been.
FIRE TRUCK FUN
Painswick
Thursday, July 10 @ 2:30pm
See a real fire truck up close and meet the dedicated firefighters who serve our community.
STUFFED ANIMAL FASHION SHOW
Painswick
Monday, July 21 @ 10am
Bring your own stuffie and get ready to witness cuteness on the catwalk at the Stuffed Animal Fashion Show.
A DAY OF KNIGHTS
Painswick
Tuesday, July 15 @ 10am
Downtown
Tuesday, July 15 @ 2:30pm
Learn more about knights, armour, and swordplay with Dueling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing!
FAIRY GARDEN PARTY
Holly
Thursday, July 17 @ 10am
Join us for a whimsical escape into a world of wonder at our Fairy Garden Party! Fairy attire encouraged.
PUPPET SHOW
Painswick
Tuesday, July 22 @ 10am
Downtown
Tuesday, July 29 @ 10am
Come see what the puppets get up to this summer! Fun and laughs for the whole family.
SPY SCHOOL
Downtown
Wednesday, July 23 @ 2:30pm
Painswick Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 2:30pm
Learn how to decode messages, solve cyphers, beat lasers, and see if you pass the test to become a spy.
VILLAIN CAMP
Holly
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 10am
See if you have what it takes to be (or beat!) the bad guy with our villainous challenges.
THE JUGGLING CHEF
Holly Friday, Aug. 8 @ 2pm
Enjoy the magic of puppetry, the joy of music, and the thrill of juggling in this captivating and interactive show!
UNICORN VS. DRAGONS
Downtown Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 2:30pm
Join us for fun activities where it is dragons vs. unicorns.
COUPE PARK DISCOVERS
Downtown - Coupe Park
Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 25 @ 10am
Stories, songs and rhymes with a special guest or activity each week!
July 7 – City of Barrie Mud Kitchen
July 14 – Lambs
July 21 – Bubble Party
July 28 – Highland Dance Demo
Aug. 11 – Firefighters
Aug. 18 – Obstacle Course
Aug. 25 – Barrie Soccer
= Ticketed program. Limited free tickets are available at the hosting library location beginning one week before the program starts.
INSPIRED BY MOVIES & BOOKS
MARIO PARTY
Marsellus Park
Wednesday, July 2 @ 10am
Downtown
Wednesday, July 2 @ 2:30pm
Can you find Princess Peach, or does Bowser have her in another castle?
MINECRAFT MANIA
Holly
Thursday, July 3 @ 10am
Downtown
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 2:30pm
Ditch the video game and join us in person to show off your creativity and teamwork.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Painswick
Fridays, July 4 – Aug. 29 @ 2:30pm and 6:30pm
Join us for popular and entertaining movies! Feel free to bring your own nut-free snacks and drinks. Check pages 8-9 for movie titles.
SUNDAY MOVIE
Downtown
Sundays, July 6 – Aug. 31 @ 2pm
Join us for popular and entertaining movies! Feel free to bring your own nut-free snacks and drinks. Check pages 8-9 for movie titles.
DOG MAN PARTY
Painswick
Tuesday, July 8 @ 10am
A paws-itively fun time celebrating the Dog Man series!
MOANA CELEBRATION
Downtown
Wednesday, July 9 @ 10am
Set sail on an adventure with this Moana-inspired program.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Holly
Thursday, July 10 @ 10am
Downtown
Monday, July 14 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, July 24 @ 2:30pm
Take a legendary journey to the Isle of Berk, with activities inspired by How to Train Your Dragon.
PERCY JACKSON
Downtown
Wednesday, July 23 @ 6pm
Painswick
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 2:30pm
Enjoy fun activities, challenges, and crafts inspired by the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
BLUEY CELEBRATION
Painswick
Tuesday, July 29 @ 10am
Downtown
Wednesday, July 30 @ 10am
A fun-filled program inspired by Bluey, the Australian Blue Heeler!
SONIC CELEBRATION
Painswick
Tuesday, Aug. 12 @ 10am
Dive into the exciting world of speed and adventure with fun activities.
FUN AT THE PARK
Marsellus Park
Wednesdays, July 2 – 30 @ 10am
Lampman Lane Park
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 26 @ 10am
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug. 28 @ 2:30pm
St. Vincent Park
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug. 28 @ 10am
Painswick Park
Fridays, July 4 – Aug. 22 @ 10am
Wessenger Park
Wednesdays, Aug. 6 – 27 @ 10am
Enjoy fun activities and games at the park! You can even sign up for a library card on the spot. Check the calendar on pages 8-9 for weekly activities.
School-Aged Kids
GET MOVING & GAME ON!
BIKE RODEO
Painswick
Monday, Aug. 18 @ 10am
Bring your bike and helmet! We’ll be decorating bikes, learning about bike safety, and riding the bike track.
BUILD IT!
Holly
Mondays, July 7 –Aug. 25 @ 2:30pm
Calling all builders!
Challenge yourself or each other to build the silliest or most inventive structures.
GAME ON
Holly
Saturdays, July 12 & 26 and Aug. 9 & 23 @ 2:30pm
Drop in and play Switch games with friends! Sign up for a time slot when you arrive; limited playing time.
SPORTS STARS: RUGBY
Downtown - Coupe Park
Thursday, July 17 @ 2:30pm
Painswick - Front Lawn
Thursday, July 17 @ 6pm
Get inspired as youth Barrie Rugby players teach us about their exciting sport.
MARIO MINI GOLF
Holly
Thursday, July 24 @ 10am
Join us to play a few rounds of Mario Mini Golf.
UNDER THE SEA OBSTACLE COURSE
Painswick
Thursday, July 24 @ 2:30pm
Dive into adventure! Can you make it through the coral cave and sea shell stepping stones to the end treasure?
HIGHLAND DANCE DEMO
Downtown (Coupe Park)
Monday, July 28 @ 10am
Painswick
Monday, Aug. 11 @ 10am
Discover the joy of Highland Dance with an exciting dance demo.
MINIONS MINI GOLF
Downtown
Thursday, July 31 @ 2:30pm
Join us to play a few rounds of some marvelous Minion Mini Golf.
LASYA DANCE DAY
Holly
Thursday, July 31 @ 10am
Learn about Lasya dance and experience a dance demo!
CARDBOARD ARCADE
Downtown
Thursday, Aug. 14 @ 2:30pm
Step right up to our first-ever Cardboard Arcade! Play games, win tickets, and trade them in for prizes.
OBSTACLE COURSE: OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Holly
Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 10am
Crawl, wiggle and climb your way through this galactic obstacle course.
® = Online registration required.
= Limited free tickets available one week before program.
= Sign up in person beginning 15 minutes before program.
= in case of inclement weather, program will move to closest library location.
STEAM-BASED FUN
CRAFT STOP
Holly
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug. 21 @ 2:30pm
Downtown
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 12 @ 2:30pm (except July 15)
Painswick
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 19 @ 2:30pm (except July 29)
Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Supplies are limited.
ROBOTS, ROBOTS, ROBOTS
Downtown
Fridays, July 4 – Aug. 22 @ 10am
Rev it up with Robotics while trying some of our tech toys.
LEGO DROP-IN
Downtown
Saturdays, July 5 – Aug. 30 @ 2pm
Unleash your creativity! We provide all the LEGO bricks, just bring your imagination.
MESSY SCIENCE
Painswick
Thursday, July 17 @ 2:30pm
Monday, July 28 @ 10am
Downtown
Wednesdays, July 30 & Aug. 6 @ 2:30pm
Discover, play, and explore our activity stations featuring multisensory activities for you and your child to interact with together.
FAMILY FUN TOGETHER
FAMILY CROCHET & KNIT
Holly
Saturdays, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2 & 16 @ 2:30pm
Painswick
Saturdays, July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 @ 2:30pm
LEGO ROBOTICS ®
Painswick (Register starting July 2) July 29 – 31 @ 2:30pm
Downtown (Register starting Aug. 1) Aug. 19 – 22 @ 2:30pm Aug. 26 – 28 @ 2:30pm
Discover what we can do with our Lego Mindstorms kits! Ages 7+.
WILD FOR ROBOTS
Holly
Thursday, Aug. 14 @ 10am
Robots have gone wild and so will your imagination! Meet our robots that don’t need a screen to drivejust your creativity! Drop by and give them a try.
PAINT PARTY
Painswick
Thursday, Aug. 14 @ 2:30pm
Create a masterpiece using different painting styles and materials!
Drop by with your own projects and crochet together!
CHECKMATES & BOARD GAMES
Downtown
Sundays, July 6 – Aug. 31 @ 2pm
Play chess with other junior players (ages 7+) or have fun playing board games for all ages.
LEARN WITH US ®
Holly
Tuesdays, July 8 – Aug. 26 @ 2:30pm
Explore tech, crafting skills, or play a new game alongside a caregiver. Check the calendar on pages 8-9 for the weekly activity.
COZY BOOK CLUB FOR CAREGIVER & CHILD
Downtown
Mondays, July 14 – Aug. 18 @ 2:30pm
Painswick
Wednesdays, July 9 – Aug. 20 @ 2:30pm (except July 30)
Make reading a shared adventure where memories are made one chapter at a time.
Teens
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB
Read books to win prizes this summer! The more hours you read, the more you win.
Register - Sticker
2 hours - Pen
4 hours - Desk Pets
6 hours - Bookmark
8 hours - Frisbee
10 hours - Keychain
ESCAPE ROOM FRIDAY!
Holly
Fridays, July 4 – Aug. 22, 10am-3pm (except Aug. 8)
Test your wits in our weekly Escape Rooms! Tickets with a time slot will be available at Holly one week prior to each Escape Room. Teams of 4 people.
July 4: Jurassic World
July 11: Detective Pikachu
July 18: Legend of Zelda
July 25: Harry Potter
Aug. 1: Bad Guys
Aug. 15: Nevermore
Aug. 22: Sherlock Holmes
STRINGS ATTACHED ®
Painswick
Tuesdays, July 15 & 29, Aug. 12 & 26 @ 4:30pm
Learn to crochet or practice your crocheting at the library! Materials provided. Recommended for ages 11+.
CUP GAMES
Painswick
Wednesday, July 23 @ 7pm
Join us for fast-paced, no-pressure fun with a twist on classic party games. Tons of prizes to be won!
TEEN CRAFT NIGHT
Downtown (Creative Spaces)
Wednesdays, July 16 & 30, Aug. 13 & 27 @ 6pm
Make a new craft each week, learn DIY skills, and try out different materials and techniques. We’ll handle the supplies, you just bring your creativity. Ages 13-18.
SQUID GAMES
Downtown
Wednesday, Aug. 6 @ 7pm
Compete in a series of classic games with creative twists, inspired by the hit show Squid Games!
JULY 2025
Locations Downtown Holly Painswick BPL on the GO
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
® = Online registration required.
= Limited free tickets available one week before event.
= Sign up in person beginning 15 minutes before event.
= Event will move to the nearest library location in case of inclement weather. Space is limited indoors.
9:30am Rise and
CANADA DAY Library Closed
10am Mario Party at Marsellus Park
10am Play, Learn, Grow 11am Camping Stars 2pm Camping Stars 2:30pm Mario Party
6:30pm Evening Tales
Moana Celebration
Caregiver/Child Book Club
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park 10am Baby Time Meet-up
10am Minecraft Mania 11am Camping Stars 2pm Camping Stars
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
Evening Tales 10 10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park 10am Storytime 10am Baby Time Meet-up 10am How to Train Your Dragon 2:30pm Craft Stop 2:30pm Fake Vacation 2:30pm Fire Truck Fun
10am Storytime at Painswick Park
10am Robots, Robots 10am Teen Escape Room: Jurassic World
2:30pm Friday Flicks: The Wizard of Oz
6:30pm Friday Flicks: The Wizard of Oz
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 11
10am Storytime at Painswick Park 10am Robots, Robots 10am Teen Escape Room: Detective Pikachu
2:30pm Friday Flicks: Dog Man
6:30pm Friday Flicks: Dog Man
2:30pm Game On 13
9:30am Rise and Shine Playtime
2pm Sunday Movie: Moana 2 2pm Checkmates 14
10am Sing and Play with Russ 10am Coupe Park
Discovers: Lambs 10am Storylingo
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Build It!
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9:30am Rise and Shine Playtime
2pm Sunday Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
2pm Checkmates 21
9:30am Rise and Shine Playtime
2pm Sunday Movie: Charlotte’s Web
9:30am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Coupe Park Discovers: Bubble Party
10am Stuffed Animal Fashion Show
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Build It!
2pm Checkmates 28
9:30am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Coupe Park Discovers: Highland Dance Demo
10am Messy Science
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 10am A Day of Knights 10am Storytime 10:30am Baby Goose
2:30pm A Day of Knights
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Learn With Us: Crochet ®
6:30pm How to Train Your Dragon 15
10am Giant Board Games at Marsellus Park 10am Storytime
10am Play, Learn, Grow 2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Sports Stars: Rugby (Coupe Park)
6pm Sports Stars: Rugby
6:30pm Evening Tales
4:30pm Strings Attached (Teens) ® 16
6pm Teen Craft Night 17
10am Storytime @ St. Vincent Park 10am Storytime 10am Baby Time Meet-up 10am Fairy Garden Party
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Messy Science
2:30pm Sports Stars: Rugby(Coupe Park)
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
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10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
10am Puppet Show
10am Storytime
10:30am Baby Goose
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Craft Stop
10am Storytime at Painswick Park
10am Robots, Robots 10am Teen Escape Room: Legend of Zelda
2:30pm Friday Flicks: Encanto
6pm Sports Stars: Rugby 18
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6:30pm Friday Flicks: Encanto 19
10am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Storytime
10am Creative Tales
2pm Lego Drop-In
2:30pm Family Crochet & Knit
10am Obstacle Course at Marsellus Park
10am Play, Learn, Grow 10am Sing and Play with Russ
2:30pm Spy School
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Learn With Us: Chess ® 23
6pm Percy Jackson
6:30pm Evening Tales 7pm Cup Games (Teens)
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park
10am Storytime 10am Baby Time Meet-up
10am Mario Mini Golf
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm How to Train Your Dragon
2:30pm Under the Sea Obstacle Course
10am Storytime at Painswick Park
10am Robots, Robots
10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
10am Puppet Show
10am Storytime
10am Bluey Celebration
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Build It! 29
2:30pm Learn With Us: Mahjong ®
10am Dance Party at Marsellus Park
10am Storytime
10am Bluey Celebration
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
2:30pm Messy Science: Rube Goldberg Machines
6:30pm Evening Tales
4:30pm Strings Attached (Teens) ® 30
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 25
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park
10am Storytime
10am Teen Escape Room: Harry Potter
2:30pm Friday Flicks: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run
6:30pm Friday Flicks: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run
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10am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Storytime
10am Creative Tales
2pm Lego Drop-In
2:30pm Family Crochet & Knit
2:30pm Game On
10am Baby Time Meet-up
10am Lasya Dance Day
10am Sing and Play with Russ
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
6pm Teen Craft Night 31
2:30pm Minions Mini Golf
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
® = Online registration required.
AUGUST 2025
= Limited free tickets available one week before event.
= Sign up in person beginning 15 minutes before event.
= Event will move to the nearest library location in case of inclement weather. Space is limited indoors.
Saturday, Aug. 16 Heritage Park
9:30am Rise and Shine Playtime
2pm Sunday Movie: Encanto 2pm Checkmates 11
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9:30am Rise and Shine Playtime
2pm Sunday Movie: SpongeBob Movie 2pm Checkmates
9:30am Play, Learn, Grow 10am Coupe Park Discovers: Firefighters 10am Highland Dance Demo
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
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10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
2:30pm Build It! 12
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9:30am Play, Learn, Grow 10am Coupe Park Discovers: Obstacle Course
10am Bike Rodeo
10am Kindergarten School Skills ®
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Build It!
9:30am
10am Storytime 10am Sonic Celebration 10:30am Baby Goose 2:30pm Craft Stop 2:30pm Craft Stop
10am Giant Board Games at Wessenger Park
10am Storytime
10am Play, Learn, Grow
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
2:30pm Unicorns vs. Dragons
2:30pm Learn With Us: Euchre ® 4:30pm Strings Attached (Teens) ® 13
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10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
10am Storytime 10am Kindergarten School Skills ®
10:30am Baby Goose
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Learn With Us: Make a Stress Ball ®
6:30pm Evening Tales 6pm Teen Craft Night 14
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park 10am Storytime 10am Baby Time Meetup 10am Wild for Robots
2:30pm Cardboard Arcade
2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Paint Party
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 15
10am Storytime at Painswick Park
10am Robots, Robots 10am Teen Escape Room: Nevermore
2:30pm Friday Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
6:30pm Friday Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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10am Obstacle Course at Wessenger Park
10am Storytime 10am Play, Learn, Grow
2:30pm Caregiver/Child Book Club
6:30pm Evening Tales
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
10am Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 10am Storytime 10am Kindergarten School Skills ® 10:30am Baby Goose
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
2:30pm Learn With Us: Picasso Tiles ®
4:30pm Strings Attached (Teens) ®
10am Dance Party at Wessenger Park
10am Storytime
10am Play, Learn, Grow 10am Kindergarten School Skills ®
2:30pm Lego Robotics ® 6pm Teen Craft Night
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park
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10am Storytime 10am Kindergarten School Skills ® 10am Baby Time Meetup 10am Obstacle Course: Out of This World! 2:30pm Spy School
2:30pm Lego Robotics ® 2:30pm Craft Stop
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park 22
10am Storytime @ Painswick Park
10am Robots, Robots 10am Kindergarten
10am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Storytime
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10am Creative Tales
2pm Lego Drop-In
2:30pm Family Crochet & Knit
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
10am Play, Learn, Grow
10am Storytime at St. Vincent Park 10am Storytime 10am Kindergarten School Skills ® 10am Baby Time Meetup
2:30pm Lego Robotics ®
2:30pm Storytime at Lampman Lane Park
School Skills ® 10am Teen Escape Room: Sherlock Holmes 2:30pm Lego Robotics ® 2:30pm Friday Flicks: Because of Winn-Dixie 6:30pm Friday Flicks: Because of Winn-Dixie 23
2:30pm Friday Flicks: Finding Nemo
6:30pm Friday Flicks: Finding Nemo
10am Storytime 10am Creative Tales
2pm Lego Drop-In
2:30pm Family Crochet & Knit
2:30pm Game On
10am Play, Learn, Grow 10am Storytime 10am Creative Tales 2pm Lego Drop-In
Adults
MAHJONG MEET-UP
Holly
Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Wednesdays, 1-4pm
Drop in and play American Mahjong at the library! For experienced players.
TICKET TO WIN IT
Holly
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug. 21 @ 7pm
Meet up at the library for a night of games - Trivia, Bingo, Jeopardy, Heads Up, and more! Winners receive tickets for a prize draw.
KNITTING CIRCLE
Holly
Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 25 @ 6:30pm
Drop in with your project. Meet new friends, share tips and tricks, and have fun too! No material or instruction provided.
MONDAY MOVIE MARATHONS
Painswick
Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 25 @ 1:30pm (except Aug. 4)
Jul. 7 - Dune: Part Two
Jul. 14 - I’m Still Here
Jul. 21 - A Real Pain
Jul. 28 - Anora
Aug. 11 - The Fall Guy
Aug. 18 - Twisters
Aug. 25 - Top Gun: Maverick
OPEN STAGE NIGHT WITH THE BARRIE FOLK SOCIET Y Painswick
Wednesday, July 16 @ 6pm
Wednesday, Aug. 20 @ 6pm
Enjoy live music or bring your instrument and play your favourite tunes in an open stage format.
8 Libraries. 8 Books. 1 Winner.
Eight libraries are bringing their communities together this summer for Simcoe Reads, a cover-to-cover fun- lled competition for adults!
Each library has selected a local champion and a book they believe everyone in Simcoe County should read. You can borrow all 8 titles at your library
READ ALL EIGHT books this summer and pick your favourite! The book titles will be announced July 2.
FOLLOW THE LIBRARIES on social media for updates and announcements AT TEND THE GRAND FINALE in October to watch the champions debate, and vote for your favourite to win.
