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EDITION 7: JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
The Barrie Public Library is one of the busiest spots in our city, with
over 3,000 people a day coming through our doors. Patrons visit us
to check out leisure reading materials, participate in programs, use
library services, for help with homework, and more!
For every person who loves libraries, there is a story about what
the library means to them. Here is where we want to collect and
share those stories. We’re introducing our “My BPL Story!”.
If the Barrie Public Library has touched your life in a meaningful
way, please take a moment to let us know about it.
#MyBPLStory
Email: bplsupport@barrie.ca
Barrie Public Library
c/o Development Office
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Barrie, ON L4M 1L6
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LIBRARY HOURS
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Drop-In Holiday Crafts
and Games
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 &
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
9:30AM TO 4:30PM
Downtown Children’s Nonfiction Area
OR
10:00AM TO 4:30PM
Painswick Peacock Family Discovery Area
Looking for something to do during
the school holidays? Drop into
the library and make some holiday
crafts and play some board games.
No registration required. For all
ages of children.
Holiday Drop-In Family
Storytime
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
OR
9:30AM TO 8:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
11:15AM TO 4:00PM OR
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
12:00PM TO 4:00PM
Join us for a special holiday dropin family storytime. Stories, songs
and activities for children ages 5
years and under (children must
be accompanied by a parent or
caregiver). No registration required.
Downtown Children’s Nonfiction Area
The Library is celebrating the City of
Barrie’s Winterfest by offering crafts
for children at the Downtown Library.
Enjoy a chance to warm up on the
children’s floor with some creative
fun! For children of all ages but
parents are reminded that they must
remain with children 9 years of age
and younger in the library.
Holiday Puppet Show
February Blues Festival
10:30AM OR 11:30AM
Venues throughout Barrie
and Simcoe County
www.barriejazzbluesfest.com
Shake off cabin fever at the annual
February Blues Festival featuring
Blues and Jazz music performed
by some of Canada’s most brilliant
artists. Drop by and check out the
talent of these local musicians
at the Barrie Public Library, both
Downtown and Painswick, on
Saturday February 1, 11:00 AM –
2:00 PM.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
OR FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
10:30AM OR 11:30AM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Children’s staff have dreamt up a
fun filled show filled with holiday
cheer. This program is free but due
to limited space, tickets must be
picked up in the lobby one half hour
before the show. You must be there
in person to pick up your ticket as
no tickets will be given to people
to hold for others coming later.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
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JANUARY 30 TO FEBRUARY 2
Wednesday 9:30am-9pm
Thursday 9:30am-9pm
Wednesday 10am-9pm
Monday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Downtown Children’s Nonfiction Area
Winterfest Crafts
PAINSWICK
Friday 9:30am-5pm
Saturday 9:30am-5pm
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
Painswick Peacock Family Discovery Area
Come out and celebrate Family
Literacy by making your very own
joke book! Supplies and funny
inspiration will be available to get
you started. To find out more about
Family Literacy Day and helpful tips
to get your family reading check out
http://abclifeliteracy.ca/. Children
and Families welcome.
DOWNTOWN
Monday 9:30am-9pm
Tuesday 9:30am-9pm
Family Literacy Day
- Fun with Jokes
OR
10:00AM TO 4:30PM
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Tuesday 10am-9pm
Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
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Library Services ..........................................................p. 3
Kids Zone ................................................................ p. 4-5
Calendar of Events................................................... p. 6-7
Teen Territory ..............................................................p. 8
Adults & Seniors ................................................... p. 9-11
Business.....................................................................p. 11
Volunteer Corner........................................................p. 12
Support Your Library.................................................p. 12
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Go digital.
Get Zinio.
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Did you
know?
Full digital copies of
hundreds of popular
English and French
magazines now available
with the touch of your
library card.
Reciprocal borrowing
agreements exist
with Midland and Orillia
Public libraries.
library.barrie.ca/database/zinio
Upon presentation of a valid Midland or Orillia library
membership and current address notification, a Barrie
Public Library card will be issued free of charge.
Barrie Public Library members are entitled to the same
privilege at Midland and Orillia public libraries.
An agreement also exists with Georgian College.
Upon presentation of a valid Georgian College student
or library card and current address identification, a Barrie
Public Library card will be issued free of charge.
Barrie Public Library members are entitled to the same
privilege at the Library Commons at Georgian College.
Need some
help with your
e-reader?
Wondering how to find
your way around the
library website?
You can book a one hour one-on-one
session with a library staff member
who can help you work through your
technology questions.
Find out more at:
library.barrie.ca
These sessions are being offered
on Wednesday mornings between
10:00am and 12:00pm.
To register, call 705 728 7010
ext.7020. Registration is required,
and is limited to BPL cardholders
For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010.
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What’s happening @ your library
drop-in storytimes
Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
Winter/Spring Drop
In Family Storytime
11:00AM TO 11:30AM
Stories, songs and activities for
children ages 5 and under
accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
These storytimes end May 17 at
Painswick and June 14 at Downtown.
WEDNESDAYS STARTING
JANUARY 22
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
This new drop in storytime is just
for three and four year olds with
their parent or caregiver. Stories,
rhymes and songs will be geared
to these ages. Families with
children of other preschool ages
are asked to attend the general
drop-in storytimes on Tuesdays
and Saturdays.
Drop In Tales for
Ones and Twos
THURSDAYS STARTING
JANUARY 23
10:00AM TO 10:30AM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
This new drop in storytime is just
for one and two year olds with
their parent or caregiver. Stories,
rhymes and songs will be geared
to these ages. Families with
children of other preschool ages
are asked to attend the general
drop-in storytimes on Tuesdays
and Saturdays.
Free. No registration required
Library on the Loose
Storytime
Painswick
TUESDAYS, STARTS JAN 7
Massie Family Program Room
9:30AM TO 10:00AM
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAYS, STARTS JAN 11
Massie Family Program Room
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Downtown
MONDAYS, STARTS JAN 13
Angus Ross Meeting Room
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
THURSDAYS, STARTS JAN 9
Oro District Lions Program Room
2:00PM TO 2:30PM
FRIDAYS, STARTS JAN 10
Angus Ross Meeting Room
9:30AM TO 10:00AM OR
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAYS, STARTS JAN 11
Angus Ross Meeting Room
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
THURSDAYS STARTING JANUARY 9
geared to ages 5 and under. Repeats
every week every Thursday until Thu
May 29 2014 except Thu Mar 06 2014,
Thu Mar 13 2014, Thu Mar 20 2014.
9:30AM TO 10:00AM
OR 10:30AM TO 11:00AM
LEGO After School Fun
Holly Community Centre
171 Mapleton Ave., Barrie
The Library staff are on the loose! The
Children’s staff of the Barrie Public
Library will be presenting 30 minute
drop-in story times in Activity Room 1
at the Holly Community Centre. The
songs, stories and rhymes will be
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THURSDAYS STARTING JANUARY 9
4:30PM TO 5:30PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Library staff host drop-in building
sessions for Lego lovers to meet,
share ideas and have some fun
together. Lego will be supplied by
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Make tracks to your library
the library (donations of Lego from
the public will be welcome as well).
Parents are reminded that they must
remain in the library building if their
child is under 10 years of age. No
registration required. Children ages 6
years and up are welcome.
Petits Picasso
FRIDAYS STARTING JANUARY 24
10:00AM TO 11:30AM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
La Bibliothèque publique de Barrie
est heureuse de collaborer avec
le Centre de la petite enfance de
l’Ontario pour offrir des programmes
en français. Petits Picasso est un
programme conçu pour initier les
tout-petits aux principes et aux
éléments de base du design. Les
petits exploreront les formes, les
couleurs, la ligne, le point, l’équilibre,
la symétrie, la répétition et l’espace
par l’entremise de leurs propres
chefs-d’œuvre ainsi que de ceux
des grands maîtres de l’art. Les
principes et les éléments du design
seront présentés aux enfants et leurs
parents pour qu’ils les utilisent par la
suite dans leurs créations.
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant.
Journée : Les vendredis matins
Dates : 24 janvier au 7 mars, 2014,
10 h à 11 h 30
Durée : 7 semaines
Lieu : Succursale de Painswick,
48, av. Dean, Barrie, Salle de
programmation Massie Family
Âges recommandés : 18 mois et
plus* Coût : Gratuit!
Inscription et informations:
Téléphonez au CPEO au (705) 7927878 poste 306, pour vous inscrire
et laissez votre nom, votre numéro
de téléphone, le nom et l’âge des
enfants qui participeront.
The Barrie Public Library is pleased
to be working with the Ontario Early
Years Centre to offer this Frenchlanguage program. Petits Picasso is
a program introduces little ones to
the basics of design. By exploring
art masterpieces, children will learn
about shapes, colours, lines, points,
balance, symmetry, repetition and
For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010 Ext. 7019.
space as they create their own
artwork. Both children and their
parents will learn about design
principles to use in their future
creations. This program is held on
Friday mornings from January 24
- March 7, 2014 (7 weeks), from 10
am-11:30 am.
To register call The Early Years
Centre at 705- 792-7878 ext. 306
to register, leaving your name,
child(ren)’s name(s) and age(s).
LEGO Saturday Fun
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 &
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Downtown Oro District Lions Program Room
Library staff are hosting a special
Saturday drop-in building session for
Lego lovers to meet, share ideas and
have some fun together. Lego will be
supplied by the library (donations of
Lego from the public will be welcome
as well). Parents are reminded
that they must remain in the library
building if their child is under 10
years of age. No registration required.
Children ages 6 years and up are
welcome. Limited to first 25 children.
Anansi Tales Special
Storytime
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
OR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Enjoy a special Anansi Tales
storytime as we celebrate Black
History Month! Library staff will be
telling special Anansi stories about
that tricky spider at our regular
Saturday storytime. This storytime
will be best for ages 3 years and up.
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Register For Upcoming Children’s Programs
Circle of Readers
Baby Goose
Painswick
Downtown
TUESDAYS 6:30PM TO 7:30 PM
and Fours” to be held at Painswick on Wednesday
mornings at 11:00 a.m. starting January 22.
Storytimes for Parents with multiple children of
varying ages:
TUESDAYS 10:30AM TO 11:15AM
OR
OR
WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM TO 7:30PM
Downtown
Circle of Readers promotes a love of reading and
self-esteem. This program is aimed at building
the reading skills of 6-9 year olds. Under the
supervision of library staff, participants read with a
volunteer for the first part of the hour. The second
part of the program involves a group activity and
finally everyone comes together for a reading
circle. We all work together as a group to read a
certain number of books, and when we reach our
goal we celebrate on our last day with a Pizza
Party!
REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER SESSION
STARTS ON MONDAY JANUARY 6TH, 2014.
The winter session will run from Tuesday January 21 Tuesday February 25 at Painswick and from Wednesday
January 29 - Wednesday March 5 at Downtown.
Note that Downtown starts a week later and ends a
week later than Painswick.
Register at the Children’s Information desk or by calling
705-728-1010 Ext. 7019.
Registered Storytimes
Winter Session:
THURSDAYS 11:00AM TO 11:45AM
See details on our website about our various Drop in
Storytimes which accommodate ages 0-5 years.
Painswick
Downtown This program for non-walking babies and their parent
or caregiver will use elements of traditional Mother
Goose programs. Limit 20 children each group.
MONDAYS 10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Toddler Time
PLEASE NOTE: Please register for only one storytime
group and library location per child.
(new starting Winter 2014)
THURSDAYS 2:00PM TO 2:30 PM
FRIDAYS 9:30AM TO 10:00AM
AND 10:30 AM TO 11:00AM
Downtown
Painswick Drop-in Storytimes
30 minutes of songs, stories and activities for
parents and caregivers with their one year old
child who is walking. Limit 12 children.
Painswick See details on our website about our Drop
TUESDAYS 9:30AM TO 10:00AM
WEDNESDAYS 9:30AM TO 10:00AM OR
THURSDAYS 10:30AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAYS 10:30AM TO 11:00 AM
in program called “ Drop In Tales for Ones and Twos” for
parents with children ages one or two years to be held
Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. starting January 23.
AND 10:30AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAYS 10:30 AM TO 11:00 AM
These storytimes start with Tuesday January 7 and run
until Saturday June 14.
Kinder Read and Learn
TUESDAYS 10:00AM TO 11:30AM
Tales for Twos
WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Downtown
REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE MONDAY
JANUARY 6 AT 10 AM FOR THE SESSION
BEGINNING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20 AND
ENDING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24.
If you are unable to register online, you may also
call 705-728-1010 ext.7019. All of the registered
storytimes are designed to be one-on-one
programs with an adult. Please have your library
card number on hand for registration.
Drop-in Storytimes
30 minutes of songs, stories and activities for 2
year olds with a parent or a caregiver. Held in the
Oro District Lions Program Room upstairs. Limit 12
children.
Painswick See details on our website about our Drop
in program called “ Drop In Tales for Ones and Twos” for
parents with children ages one or two years to be held
Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. starting January 23.
Time for Threes and Fours
See details on our website or newsletter of our
Drop in program called “Drop In Time for Threes
Family Dayd
CELEBRATE
Weeken
at both library locations by making a fun family craft.
OFFERED ON:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
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The Barrie Public Library is happy to partner with
Lakehead University in Orillia to offer a Kinder
Read and Learn program. Led by Lakehead
Education Students Jamie and Liz, this 8 week
program will offer stories, songs and other literacy
activities for children ages 4 and 5 years of
age. Children must turn 4 by the end of June.
Parents are not present at this program but
must remain in the library. This program runs
on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
for the weeks of January 7 - February 25, 2014.
Registration begins Monday December 2 in person at
any Information Services Desk or by calling 705-7281010 Ext 7019. Limit of 15 children. Children ages 4 and
5 years of age.
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For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010, ext. 7019.
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What’s happening @ your library
New Years Day
Library Closed
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• Soft Skills
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• Scrapbookin
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2:00 PM
Senior Social
2:30 PM Pre-Beginner Internet
Moving the Mouse
6:30 PM Philosophy Society @
the Barrie Public Library
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
3:00 PM
Hatha Yoga
3:30 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM Teen Drop-in
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
3:30 PM
Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
Teen Drop-in
7:00 PM Around the World in
60 Minutes: Twin Cities Harrogate, England and Barrie
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10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM Family Literacy Day Fun with Jokes
10:00 AM Family Literacy Day
- Fun with Jokes
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM Around the World in
60 Minutes - South Africa
3:30 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM Teen Drop-in
7:00 PM Social Media 101 Pinterest, Twitter & Facebook
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11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
Downtown and Painswick
Downtown
Painswick
Library on the Loose
Library
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
9:30 AM Drop-in Holiday
Crafts and Games
10:00 AM Drop-in Holiday
Crafts and Games
10:30 AM
Holiday Puppet Show
10:30 AM
Holiday Drop-in Storytime
11:30 AM
Holiday Puppet Show
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4
9:30 AM Drop-in Holiday
Crafts and Games
10:00 AM Drop-in Holiday
Crafts and Games
10:30 AM Holiday Drop-in
Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Holiday Puppet Show
11:30 AM
Holiday Puppet Show
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
4:30 PM
LEGO After School Fun
10
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
16
9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
4:30 PM
LEGO After School Fun
6:30 PM
Business Plan 101
9:30 AM
PCensus
2:00 PM
Senior Social
11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
2:00 PM Dementia
- Early Diagnosis – Healthy Longer
2:30 PM
Introduction to the Internet
6:30 PM Philosophy Society @
the Barrie Public Library
7:00 PM Dementia
- Early Diagnosis – Healthy Longer
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
3:30 PM
Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
Teen Drop-in
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Enriching our Community
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
4:30 PM LEGO After School Fun
7:00 PM Market Your Business
with Blogging & Social Media
For the most up to date information on library programs, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call (705) 728-1010.
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10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM Introduction to Gmail
4:30 PM
LEGO After School Fun
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10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM
LEGO Saturday Fun
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9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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What’s happening @ your library
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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Barrie Public
Library
L O C AT I O N S
Downtown and Painswick
Downtown
Painswick
Library on the Loose
Enriching our Community
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Anansi Tales Special Storytime
11:00am – 2:00pm
February Blues Festival
11:15 AM
Winterfest Crafts
2
12:00 PM
Winterfest Crafts
3
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
9
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:30 PM
Advanced Internet Skills
3:30 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
February Film Fest for Teens
4:00 PM Teen Drop-in
10
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
16
Library Closed
Family Day
Library Closed
24
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
11
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
3:30 PM
Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
February Film Fest for Teens
4:00 PM
Teen Drop-in
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18
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:30 PM
Introduction to Gmail
3:30 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
February Film Fest for Teens
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5
11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
2:00 PM
Senior Social
2:00 PM
Advanced Internet Skills
6:30 PM Philosophy Society @
the Barrie Public Library
12
11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
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9:30 AM
Business Plan 101
11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Threes and Fours
2:00 PM
Identity Theft
2:00 PM
Senior Social
6:30 PM Philosophy Society @
the Barrie Public Library
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9:30 AM
11:00 AM Drop In Time for
Drop-in Family Storytime
Threes and Fours
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
3:30 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM Teen Drop-in
4:00 PM
February Film Fest for Teens
7:00 PM
Around the World in 60 Minutes:
Europe and the U.K. Going Solo
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
4:30 PM
LEGO After School Fun
7
14
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
Valentine’s Day
20
9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM Pre-Beginner Internet
4:30 PM LEGO After School Fun
6:30 PM Reel Time Films NFB
7:00 PM Reel Time Films NFB
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9:30 AM
Family Day Saturday Crafts
10:00 AM
Family Day Saturday Crafts
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Anansi Tales Special Storytime
2:00 PM
Family Day Family Movie
21
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM Intro. to the Internet
4:30 PM LEGO After School Fun
7:00 PM Small Claims Court
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
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9:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
10:00 AM Drop In Time for
Ones and Twos
10:30 AM Library on the Loose
Storytime - Holly CC
2:00 PM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM
African History in the Diaspora
with Rosemary Sadlier
4:30 PM LEGO After School Fun
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10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
2:00 PM
LEGO Saturday Fun
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9:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Drop-in Family Storytime
For the most up to date information on library programs, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call (705) 728-1010.
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TEEN
TE R R ITORY
E n h a n c i n g
Philosophy Society
t h e
t e e n
February Film Fest for Teens
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
STARTING JANUARY 8
FEBRUARY 4 & 11
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Downtown Consumers Gas Boardroom
This is a drop-in library club run
by a local student, Jordie Lescard,
for those ages 16 years and older
interested in philosophy. This club
will include structured discussion,
essay reading and writing. The
club will meet every two weeks
on Wednesdays starting January
8th. Dates are: January 8th, 22nd,
February 5th and 19th, March 5th and
19th, April 2nd, 16th and 30th, and
May 14th and 28th.
OR
4:00PM TO 6:00PM
FEBRUARY 18 & 25
4:00PM TO 6:00PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
As part of our regular Teen Drop-in
on Tuesdays, teens in Grades 7-12
are invited to join us for teen movies
at the Downtown and Painswick
locations. Limit of 60 people. Drop-in
on your own or come with a friend.
MOVIE LISTING:
Painswick:
FEBRUARY 4 – Eragon
FEBRUARY 11 – The Princess Bride
Downtown:
FEBRUARY 18 – Flipped
FEBRUARY 25 – Hoot
Teen Drop-In
Teen Drop-In
3:30PM TO 5:00PM
4:00PM TO 5:00PM
Downtown Young Adult Area
Teens are welcome to drop by
the teen area of the downtown
Library on Tuesday afternoons
from 3:30pm-5pm to enjoy a
variety of activities. Activities will
include crafts, board games, trivia,
charades and more! Drop in on your
own or come with friends. For teens
in grades 7-12. Note: On February
18 and February 25, as part of
our Teen Drop-in on Tuesdays,
teens are invited to join us for teen
movies! 4pm - 6pm. Angus Ross
Room. Limit of 60 people. No
registration.
Painswick Huronia Oral Surgery Group Study Room
Teens are welcome to drop by the
teen area of the Painswick Library
on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm5pm to enjoy a variety of activities.
Activities will include crafts, board
games, trivia, charades and more!
Drop in on your own or come with
friends. For teens in grades 7-12.
Note: On February 4 and February
11, as part of our Teen Drop-in on
Tuesdays, teens are invited to join
us for teen movies! 4pm - 6 pm.
Massie Family Program Room. No
registration.
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Readin’?
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Register For Upcoming Teen Programs
What’s Your Learning Style For Teens
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Staff from Everest College will lead
teens in an interactive workshop that
will teach them how to determine
their own specific learning style. It
will help teens to create an individual
learning profile, develop great study
techniques and help transform
their lives! Registration for this free
workshop for teens ages 13-19 years
of age, starts January 6 by calling 705728-1010 ext 7019 or in person at any
Information Services Desk.
Meditation for Teens
SATURDAY JANUARY 18
2:00PM TO 4:00PM
teen drop-ins
TUESDAYS STARTING JANUARY
7 UNTIL FEBRUARY 25
™
TUESDAYS STARTING
JANUARY 7 UNTIL FEBRUARY 25
#MyBPL
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
This workshop for teens on will
teach the basics of learning how to
meditate. By focusing on the breath,
relaxing the body and quieting the
mind, you will learn how to ease
anxiety, boost self-esteem and
improve your overall health.
Join certified Reiki Master/Teacher
Violet Aston for a relaxing afternoon
of guided imagery. Bring a notebook
and pen so that you may write down
your meditation experiences. This
workshop is limited to 25 teens, ages
13-19 years. Registration is required
and begins on Monday January 6 by
calling 705-728-1010 ext 7019 or in
person at any Information Service
Desk.
from the Teen
Happy New Year
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Advisory Board (T
For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010 Ext. 7019.
Scrapbooking for Teens
FEBRUARY 1 AND FEBRUARY 8
1:00PM TO 4:00PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Teens will enjoy creating beautiful
scrapbook layouts with certified
Scrapbook Instructor Marykay
Melnyk. This workshop is limited
to 25 teens, ages 13-19 years of
age. There is a cost of $10 per
teen to cover materials for both
Saturdays. Payment may be made
by Visa, Mastercard, cash or by
cheque made out to the Barrie
Public Library. Registration starts
January 20 by calling 705-728-1010 ext
7019 or in person at any Information
Service Desk. Teens must attend both
Saturdays.
Soft Skills for Teens
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Painswick
You may have the qualifications for
the job you are applying for, but do
you have the “soft skills” to help you
keep the job and advance in the
career that you choose?
Soft skills are skills such as:
goal setting; time management;
group dynamics; team building;
communication and positivity. These
skills will help you as a teen in
school, with relationships and with
your job search. Staff from Everest
College will lead teens in this
interactive and informative workshop.
This workshop is free but limited to 25
teens, ages 13-19 years. Registration is
required by calling 705-728-1010 ext 7019
or in person at any Information Service
Desk starting Monday January 20.
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adults & seniors
introductory courses: january
Pre-Beginner Internet Moving the Mouse
Introduction to the Internet
2:30PM TO 3:00PM
Downtown Second Floor Computers
Do you wish you could ‘get in on’
the computer age, but can’t get that
computer mouse to move? We will
use Internet games and exercises to
help you learn to master the mouse
in this low pressure hands-on half
hour workshop. Session is free, but
limited to 6 people on a first come,
first served basis.
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Week 2 for this program runs on
January 29, 2014. This two part
workshop will cover the basics of
the Internet and web searching
techniques. You must attend Week
1 in order to attend Week 2. This
workshop is geared to people with
very little or no internet experience.
Free program but space is limited.
First come, first served.
Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to Gmail
10:00AM TO 11:00AM
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
Around the World in 60 Minutes:
Twin Cities - Harrogate, England and Barrie
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 7:00PM TO 8:30PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
On June 7, 2013, the City of Barrie officially twinned with the Borough of
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Retired RCAF Officer, William Sergeant,
was a member of Barrie’s delegation to this ceremony and will fill us in on all of
the details as well as explain the unique military connection between the two
communities. The Headquarters for the RCAF Number 6 Group from Bomber
Command was at Allerton Park and over 600 RCAF airmen are buried in
Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate. While there, William had the opportunity to
tour several other municipalities and places of interest in North Yorkshire which
he will tell us about. There will be a digital slide presentation followed by an
opportunity to ask questions.
Downtown 2nd Floor Computers
The program runs for 2 weeks. Jan
14, 10am-11am and Jan 21, 10am11am. This two part workshop will
cover the basics of the Internet and
web searching techniques. You must
attend Week 1 in order to attend
Week 2. The workshop is geared to
people with very little or no internet
experience. Free program but space
is limited. First come, first served.
Philosophy Society
STARTING JANUARY 8
Senior Social
STARTING JAN 15
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
STARTING JANUARY 8
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Senior Social Club is a drop-in
program which runs on the first
Wednesday of each month from
September - June. Seniors of all
ages are invited to attend this free
program with a chance to meet new
friends, and featuring book chats,
activities, card and board games,
and guest speakers.
The dates for 2014 are January 8,
February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7
and June 4
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Seniors of all ages are invited to
attend this free Event and meet
new friends. It features book chats,
guest speakers, activities, and card/
board games. Event topics change
monthly in response to attendee
requests. Drop-in. Senior Social
runs on the 3rd Wednesday of each
month, except August.
The dates for 2014 are January 15,
February 19, March 19, April 16,
May 21, June 18 and July 16
Senior Social
Downtown Consumers Gas Boardroom
This is a drop-in library club run
by a local student, Jordie Lescard,
for those ages 16 years and older
interested in philosophy. This club
will include structured discussion,
essay reading and writing. The
club will meet every two weeks
on Wednesdays starting January
8th. Dates are: January 8th, 22nd,
February 5th and 19th, March 5th
and 19th, April 2nd, 16th and 30th,
and May 14th and 28th.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
2:30PM TO 3:30PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
Downtown Second Floor Computers
The program runs for 2 weeks Jan
30, 2pm-3pm and Feb 6 2pm-3pm.
Learn how to send and read e-mail
on Gmail, set up an email account
and address book, and organize
mail into folders. Participants are
expected to attend both sessions
and must attend Week 1 in order to
attend Week 2. These sessions are
free, but are limited to 6 people on a
first come, first served basis.
Hatha Yoga
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
3:00PM TO 4:00PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Hatha yoga is the physical practice
of poses and postures designed
to realign, and balance the mind,
body and spirit. Learn how to move,
breathe and relax in a holistic and
mindful way. As we build our strength
and are open to greater flexibility,
our inner tensions and anxieties
dissolve. Yoga is truly for everyone
with the potential to create a healthier
life. All participants are advised to
bring with them a mat or large towel.
Admission: $12 per person. Maximum
participants: 20.
For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010, ext. 7020.
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adults & seniors continued
introductory
courses:
february
Introduction to Gmail
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
2:30PM TO 3:30PM
Painswick Huronia Oral Surgery Group Study Room
The second part of this program
runs Feb 25. Learn how to send
and read e-mail on Gmail, set up
an email account and address
book, and organize mail into folders.
Participants are expected to attend
both sessions and must attend
Week 1 in order to attend Week 2.
These sessions are free, but are
limited to 6 people on a first come,
first served basis.
Pre-Beginner Internet Using the Mouse
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
2:30PM TO 3:00PM
Downtown Second Floor Computers
Do you wish you could ‘get in on’
the computer age, but can’t get that
computer mouse to move? We will
use Internet games and exercises
to help you learn to master the
mouse in this low pressure handson half hour workshop. Session is
free, but limited to 6 people on a
first come, first served basis.
Introduction to the Internet
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Downtown Second Floor Computers
The program runs for 2 weeks.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2pm-3pm and
and Mar 6, 2pm-3pm This two part
workshop will cover the basics of
the Internet and web searching
techniques. You must attend Week
1 in order to attend Week 2. The
workshop is geared to people with
very little or no internet experience.
Free program but space is limited.
First come, first served.
Dementia - Early Diagnosis
means you may be Healthy
Longer
you how to create profiles, how to
pin, post, follow, proper etiquette
and more. Limited to 50 people.
Demonstration only, no hands on.
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Advanced Internet Skills
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
OR
7:00PM TO 8:00PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Join us as Laura Lynn, Education
Coordinator of the Alzheimer Society
of Simcoe County, talks about the
recognized benefits of diagnosing
dementia as early as possible. She
will explain how to spot warning
symptoms of dementia and early
options for keeping you as healthy
as possible; plus mention things you
can start doing now to keep your
brain healthier. Questions are invited
throughout the presentation. All
adults are welcome to this drop-in
program.
Around the World in 60
Minutes: South Africa
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
2:00PM TO 3:30PM
World traveler Sheila Nazerali
returns to Barrie Public Library for
a rare afternoon Around the World
in 60 Minutes travel program. This
time, Sheila will present on a most
memorable trip to South Africa where
she toured Kruger National Park and
the Drakensberg Mountains. There
will be a slide presentation followed
by an opportunity to ask questions.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
2:30PM TO 3:30PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
The second part of this program runs on
February 11. Learn how to find detailed
information on the Internet, by using our
hints on effectively using search engines,
directories, and specialized search tools.
Also learn about our recently added
online magazine database Zinio, and the
independent film database IndieFlix. For
Adults who are comfortable using the
internet. Workshop is offered in 2 parts, and
participants must attend Week 1 in order to
attend Week 2. Free but space is limited to
6 participants. First come, first served.
Advanced Internet Skills
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Downtown Second Floor Computers
The program runs for 2 weeks Feb 5,
2pm-3pm and Feb 12, 2pm-3pm. You
must attend Week 1 to attend Week 2.
Learn how to find detailed information
on the Internet, by using our hints
on effectively using search engines,
directories, and specialized search
tools. Also learn about our recently
added online magazine database
Zinio and film database IndieFlix. For
Adults who are comfortable using the
internet. Free but space is limited to 6
participants. First come, first served.
Social Media 101 - Pinterest,
African History in the Diaspora
Twitter and Facebook
with Rosemary Sadlier
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
7:00PM TO 8:30PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Learn about the top 3 social media
sites, focusing on Pinterest, Twitter
and Facebook. Pinterest lets you
share pictures, websites and info
about what you find interesting crafts, wedding planning, travel - you
name it. Twitter - the site where
people (in 140 characters) can
post up-to-the-minute news and
comments and links to current sites.
And Facebook - keep in touch with
new friends and old. Staff will show
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
‘Black Canadian’ is a designation
used for black people who are
citizens or permanent residents of
Canada. Their immigration to Canada
from Africa and the Caribbean has
given rise to a controversy of their
true origin. Teachings of African
Canadian history will answer
questions about the origin of Black
Canadians and how they came to
have different heritages today. Meet
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
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Rosemary Sadlier, author, historian
and President of the Ontario Black
History Society (OBHS) who will
be giving us an overview of African
history in the diaspora and why we
have Black History Month.
Identity Theft
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Identity theft techniques can range
from the unsophisticated, to more
elaborate schemes. Victims of identity
theft or fraud can experience financial
loss and difficulty obtaining credit
or restoring their “good name”. This
presentation will cover the following
topics: Types of personal information
criminals seek; how multiple sources
of information can be obtained; the
different types of unlawful activity;
multiple ways to detect early abuse
and the correct action to take when
information is compromised.
Reel Time Films - NFB
Documentaries
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Painswick Massie Family Program Room
Join us for the following films from the
National Film Board:
Black Soul by Martine Chartrand,
2000, 9 min 47 s
In this exhilarating voyage through the
defining moments of Black history, an
elderly lady initiates her grandson into
his past, as a series of perpetually
transforming images painted directly
under the camera unfolds before our
eyes.
Hue: A Matter of Colour by Vic
Sarin, 2013, 1 h 25 min 22 s
A personal, heartfelt investigation into
the history and often-tragic effects of
colourism—the phenomenon whereby
people within the same ethnic group
discriminate against each other based
on differences in skin tone. Director
Vic Sarin travels to countries in Asia,
South America, the Caribbean and
Africa to discuss this complex crosscultural social issue with individuals
whose lives it affects, leading viewers
on a thoughtful and surprising
journey.
What’s happening @ your library
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adults & seniors continued
Reel Time Films - NFB
Documentaries
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
7:00PM TO 8:45PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Join us for the following films from the
National Film Board:
Buying Sex by Teresa McInnes &
Kent Nason 2013 1 h 15 min 17 s
Timely and wise, this feature
documentary explores the state of
prostitution laws in Canada. Buying
Sex captures the complexity of the
issue by listening to the frequently
conflicting voices of sex workers,
policy-makers, lawyers and even the
male buyers who make their claim for
why prostitution is good for society.
Examining the realities in Sweden
and New Zealand, and respecting the
differences of ideology as Canada
works its way toward an uneasy
consensus, the film challenges us
to think for ourselves and offers a
gripping and invaluable account of
just what is at stake for all of us.
Warning: This film deals with mature
subject matter. Viewer discretion is
advised.
Mary & Myself by Sam Decoste 2013
6 min 56 s
This short animated documentary
tells the story of 2 Chinese Canadian
women making their theatrical debut
playing “comfort women” in Eve
Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. Jia
Tsu Thompson and Mary Mohammed
spend long hours rehearsing at Mu
Lan Teahouse in Halifax, where they
read their lines over and over, sip tea,
and recount buried stories of war.
As they diligently practice together
and at home, they come to have
their own personal catharses. Fusing
activism and performance, the film
honours the thousands of girls and
women from Korea, China, Japan
and the Philippines who were forced
into sexual slavery—into providing
“comfort” to soldiers in the Imperial
Japanese military during the 1930s
and ’40s.
Around the World in 60
Minutes: Europe and the U.K
- Going Solo
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
7:00PM TO 8:30PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Last summer, our presenter Catharine
Douris had the good fortune to spend
eight weeks abroad. Join us as
Catharine recounts her experience
travelling solo to such places as
Barcelona, York, Edinburgh, Dublin,
Köln, and Amsterdam. There will be
a slide presentation followed by an
opportunity to ask questions.
Small Claims Court
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:00PM TO 8:30PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Lawyer Sonja Hodis will help
participants understand the
procedural steps on how to start and
defend a Small Claims Court action
from beginning to trial.
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business
PCensus
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
9:30AM TO 11:30AM
Downtown Georgian International Group Meeting Room
One of the most difficult tasks faced
by the small business owner is
identifying where they can target
promotions for individuals and
households. PCensus provides
access to detailed demographic
information. Find population,
income, and spending levels by
the province of Ontario, city, postal
code or neighbourhoods. PCensus
is a useful tool for the entrepreneur/
small business owner doing market
research. There is no fee for these
sessions but you must register
for them. Register by email to
bplbusiness@barrie.ca or by phone
at 728-1010 Ext 7014.
PCensus is held Wednesday
January 15, Wednesday March
19, Wednesday May 21 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. and Thursday April 17
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Business Plan 101
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
OR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
9:30AM TO 11:30AM
How to Market Your
Business with Blogging and
Social Media
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
7:00PM TO 8:30PM
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
The majority of prospective
customers will check out your
website before they call you. A blog
can give these visitors a good sense
of your capabilities and expertise,
as long as you keep posting useful
information related to the problems
your company solves. Blog posts
can also fuel your social media
activity, giving you valuable content
that can be easily shared with your
followers, and then passed along to
their networks - that’s the magic of
today’s social business landscape!
This presentation will introduce the
concept of content marketing, which
is about helping, not selling. We will
discuss how to come up with the
best blog post topics, how to keep
your blog active long-term, and how
to promote your blog posts so more
people can discover your blog AND
your business! Linda Dessau is the
author of Write Your Way to More
Clients Online, and the founder of
Content Mastery Guide, a one-stop
shop for business blogging services.
Downtown Angus Ross Meeting Room
Learn How to Write an Effective
Business Plan. These workshops
are presented by Anne Dorsey,
Business Librarian at the Barrie
Public Library. Business Plan 101 will
cover the following details: Format,
Research, Operations, Marketing,
Financials and more. A variety of
library resources that specifically
help you address the data and
information needs for your business
plan will be presented. There is no
fee for these sessions but you must
register for them. Register by email
to bplbusiness@barrie.ca or by
phone at 728-1010 Ext 7014.
Find out how the
Barrie Public Library
can help your
business grow!
Visit
library.barrie.ca/business
#MyBPL
For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010.
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™
2013 WAS AN EXCITING YEAR
AT THE BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
BARRIE
DRAGON
BOAT
FESTIVAL
COLLECTION SIZE:
366,287
249,391 Unique items
circulated for a total of
1,139,602 checkouts
TOP 3
months
MARCH: total of
147,608 checkouts
AUGUST: total of
155,623 checkouts
JULY: total of
170,046 checkouts
Surpassed $1.5 million
milestone for funds raised in
support of the community.
TOP 5
Circulated Titles:
LINCOLN - Adult DVD
MARVELS THE AVENGERS
- Adult DVD
LIFE OF PI - Adult DVD
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
DOG DAYS - Family DVD
ARGO - Adult DVD
TOP 3
210
TOTAL
VOLUNTEERS
Over 73,000 hours
most circulated
collections:
164,183
- Adult DVD
125,346
- Adult Fiction
119,379
- Adult non-fiction
CONNECT
WITH US!
Over 73,000 hours
library.barrie.ca
Was
Summer
Readopoly
755 registered
DOWNTOWN
804 registered
PAINSWICK
TEEN
SUMMER
READ
PROGRAM
2x growth!
ONLINE
ENGAGEMENT
1941
Facebook Likes
928
Twitter Followers
Numbers are approximate. Collected from January 1, 2013 to December 11, 2013.
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For more information, please visit our website library.barrie.ca or call 705-728-1010.
VOLUNTEERING
one of your
New Year’s Resolutions?
If so, please join us on Tuesday February 4th from
6-8pm at the Downtown branch for more information
about positions with the Barrie Public Library.
Tuesday February 4, 2014
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Downtown, Angus Ross Room
at the Barrie Public Library.
RSVP to efleming@barrie.ca