Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis, they select the monthly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the second Thursday of the month, from September to May. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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 Downtown Branch, every Wednesday from November 11 to November 25, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come to learn, play and grow as we incorporate STEAM-based learning into your child's early literacy and development. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, on Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Instructors provided by the Barrie Latin Resource Centre Drop-in sessions will run on Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm. We want to improve, to serve you better. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 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 Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. No experience needed. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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 Painswick Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Program materials are limited and spots are first-come, first-served. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come to learn, play and grow as we incorporate STEAM-based learning into your child's early literacy and development. We want to improve, to serve you better. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, on Nov 10, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 21, Nov 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Kids and tweens will be able to get into the holiday spirit and learn hand-sewing with the DIY Snowmen workshop! Suitable for ages 8-13, all materials provided. It is a free Aurora Public Library program at Aurora Public Library, on Monday, November 30, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Learn how to design and make a custom hat using a sublimation printer and the Cricut Hat Press. All required materials will be provided. It is a free Aurora Public Library program at Aurora Public Library, on Monday, November 30, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

This reflective writing program, hosted by Mukin Mutaal, is designed to support individuals through life’s major transitions, such as loss of love ones, relationships break up, job changes, relocations, etc. It is a free Aurora Public Library program at Aurora Public Library, every Sunday from November 22 to November 29, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.