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Barrie Public Library |
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| Contacts | ||||
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| Office Phone | 705-728-1010 | |||
| Fax | 705-728-4322 | |||
| barlib@barrie.ca | ||||
| Website | library.barrie.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Al Davis, Director of Library Services | |||
| Alternate Contact | Shonna Froebel, Manager of Adult Information Services | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Manager of Volunteer Resources | |||
| Primary Executive | Jane Salmon, Manager of Children and Youth Services | |||
| Alternate Executive | Jaime Griffis, Manager of Branch and Public Services | |||
| Addresses | ||||
| Address | 60 Worsley St Barrie, ON L4M 1L6 View Google Map | |||
| Location | Barrie | |||
| Address Notes | Access to parking lot from McDonald St * also a parking lot on Owen St just south of McDonald St | |||
| Intersection | Owen St and Worsley St | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Description and Subjects | ||||
| Description | Provides informational, recreational and cultural resources for all ages including books, magazines, CD-ROM's, compact discs, newspapers, maps, DVDs, Electronic books, downloadable audiobooks, and Internet access (including wireless) * in addition, online databases on many topics are available through the library website and from computers within the library * books and video materials are available in some other languages * Barrie Public Library houses the library collection of the Ontario Genealogical Society, Simcoe County Branch * two computers with Office XP (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) are available for public use * tours of the Library are available (book in advance) * the library has two individual study rooms * Community meeting rooms are available for rental (see separate record) Print Braille for children also available * Talking Book Service, Large Print Book Collection, and CNIB materials are available to library users who, due to a visual or physical disability, cannot use conventional print materials * The Library newsletter is available through the website in a version for the visually impaired * The library has a specialized unit which magnifies print material for the visually impaired * a walker and a wheelchair are available to use in the library * Visiting Library Service is available to individuals who cannot visit the library in person The Barrie Public Library offers a variety of programs for children and teens including children's storytime programs and storytime kits * offers adult programs such as internet and email workshops, workshops to introduce specialized online resources, as well as information sessions on many topics from health to travel to business * book clubs for adults, teens and children are offered throughout the year Information Barrie operates as a community information and referral service * the Information Barrie database of community organizations and community events calendar are available through the library website The Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is held in August and involves Dragon boat races and land-based activities in support of this event * the Festival is in support of Barrie Public Library plus other local charities | |||
| Sup. Description | Ontario Library Week (formerly Ontario Public Library Week) is in October | |||
| Subjects | COMPUTERS (PUBLIC ACCESS) ; ELECTRONIC MAIL (PUBLIC ACCESS) ; Entertainment ; In-home services ; Information and referral ; INTERNET (PUBLIC ACCESS) ; Local history ; Parent and child programs ; Public libraries ; Volunteer opportunities | |||
| VOLUNTEER_DESC | * Shelf reading, delivery of material to shut-ins (vehicle and insurance required), Circle of Readers, Teen Advisory Board, Customer service for cafe and boutique (must be 16yrs and up) * Volunteer Application Forms are available at all library service desks and on website * volunteer positions require a police check * Contact Manager of Volunteer Resources at 705-728-1010 Ext 7005 for more information | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9:30 am-9 pm * Fri,Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm * closed on statutory holidays and Sundays of long weekends | |||
| Dates | Year round | |||
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Oro-Medonte | |||
| Eligibility | No restrictions * one must have membership card for borrowing privileges | |||
| Application | Apply in person for a library card * must have identification showing Barrie or Oro-Medonte address or valid Orillia or Midland Public Library Card or valid Georgian College student card | |||
| Fees | No Membership fee to residents and taxpayers of the City of Barrie and contracting townships * reciprocal borrowing arrangement exists with Orillia and Midland Public Libraries and Georgian College * others can join for a fee | |||
| Languages | English ; French - depending on availability of staff | |||
| Legal Status | (51) Registered Charity | |||
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