Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Unlock your creativity with a hands-on introduction to precision cutting! Join us for a live demonstration of the Cricut smart cutting machine and discover how easy it is to navigate Cricut Design Space to craft your own custom designs. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

The Simcoe County Chess Club meets every other Wednesday, with some exceptions. See the Events Calendar for additional dates. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. We're getting our craft hands messy and creating some simple crafts once a month on Wednesdays, when we share ideas and inspiration with like-minded people. Whether you are a tried and true crafter, or just starting out, you are welcome to join us. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Dust off your tiles and join us for a casual evening of Japanese Mahjong, where the focus is on smooth game-play and shared strategy. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Monday from November 16 to November 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

All ages welcome. Board games are provided. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For one afternoon each week, the library is yours. Come hang out with friends, meet some new people, and check out teen-only activities. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Monday from November 16 to November 30, 2026, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Nursery rhymes help children learn new words and understand numbers. Repeating rhymes helps strengthen motor skills. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, every Monday from November 16 to November 30, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Bring your baby and enjoy a fun, drop-in program made just for you. After a staff-guided half hour of bounces, rhymes and tickles, stay for relaxed social time where grown-ups and littles can chat and play together. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Monday from November 16 to November 30, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come listen to a story and then let your child's creativity shine as you work together on a craft. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Sunday from November 15 to November 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Experience the excitement of this iconic fantasy role-playing game, choose your character and discover the adventures that lie ahead. Please take a moment to complete our Program Evaluation Form . It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Ages 16+ *This is not a language course, it is a group conversation. It is not intended to meet any PR requirements. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Unleash your creativity and spend some time building with Lego. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.