Barrie Public Library - Downtown Branch
13 reviews 60 Worsley St, Barrie, ON +1 705-728-1010 www.barrielibrary.ca suggest an edit
09 September 2023 6:10
Free computers to use.new free rentalsblike projectors withb120" screen, fishing rods, pickle ball rackets ect
31 August 2023 20:16
It was good although they are always moving things around so everytime you go the teen section is alw
04 July 2023 5:54
Excellent customer service provided by Elizabeth! I had trouble connecting with the online resources and she swiftly responded to my e-mail. Definitely would recommend this library to anyone wanting to get books/knowledge.
06 June 2023 12:42
This makes me sick to my stomach. I reported a concern via email to the library itself well over a year ago asking about the LEAD CONTENT in this stained glass window in the CHILDREN'S SECTION of the Barrie Downtown Library that is still currently hanging well within easy reach for even young toddlers and children.
The CDC states: "Lead exposure occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by touching, swallowing, or breathing in lead or lead dust. " (CDC, 2022). They verified it does in fact have LEAD in it and they've been recommended by the Simcoe Muskoka Health unit since well over a year ago to remove it immediately from the reach of young children and patrons as LEAD is a known highly dangerous substance especially for young kids.
As the CDC clearly states: "Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause well-documented adverse effects such as:
Damage to the brain and nervous system
Slowed growth and development
Learning and behavior problems
Hearing and speech problems
This can cause:
Lower IQ
Decreased ability to pay attention
Underperformance in school
There is also evidence that childhood exposure to lead can cause long-term harm. " (CDC, 2022).
According to the Mayo Clinic (2022), "Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems. Children younger than 6 years are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect mental and physical development. At very high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal. "
The downtown Barrie Library has shockingly still never removed it despite being advised to do so by the Health unit directly via phone well over a year ago, and despite the glass window hanging on hooks where it could very easily be removed from its present location. WHY is this health HAZARD to young children not being immediately removed from children's reach!? It's so low that a child could even put their mouth on it which would be incredibly dangerous for that child! As a mother myself of young children I'm extremely disappointed with the library's complete lack of care and concern for the health and safety of young vulnerable children that enter it's community space and to be so willing to casually and recklessly endanger children's lives and health for no other purpose than that the window esthetically looks nice!
Please take this dangerous decorative stained glass window down and put it elsewhere well out of patrons reach! And as instructed by the local Health unit please follow their scientific recommendations to keep it clean and inspected frequently for signs of rusting continually once placed in it's new location. As recommended by the Poison Control Centre, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit if it starts rusting at any point as this dust would be highly dangerous for patrons and especially young children to inhale, it should then be taken down and disposed of safely, permanently and immediately at that time. I would also like to see a public apology from the Barrie Downtown Library for it's callous endangerment of young children's lives and health. I would also like to see the Simcoe Muskoka Health unit be held accountable for not properly enforcing this important issue at the time it was initially notified of this dangerous hazard of young children well over a year ago.
The CDC states: "Lead exposure occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by touching, swallowing, or breathing in lead or lead dust. " (CDC, 2022). They verified it does in fact have LEAD in it and they've been recommended by the Simcoe Muskoka Health unit since well over a year ago to remove it immediately from the reach of young children and patrons as LEAD is a known highly dangerous substance especially for young kids.
As the CDC clearly states: "Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause well-documented adverse effects such as:
Damage to the brain and nervous system
Slowed growth and development
Learning and behavior problems
Hearing and speech problems
This can cause:
Lower IQ
Decreased ability to pay attention
Underperformance in school
There is also evidence that childhood exposure to lead can cause long-term harm. " (CDC, 2022).
According to the Mayo Clinic (2022), "Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems. Children younger than 6 years are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect mental and physical development. At very high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal. "
The downtown Barrie Library has shockingly still never removed it despite being advised to do so by the Health unit directly via phone well over a year ago, and despite the glass window hanging on hooks where it could very easily be removed from its present location. WHY is this health HAZARD to young children not being immediately removed from children's reach!? It's so low that a child could even put their mouth on it which would be incredibly dangerous for that child! As a mother myself of young children I'm extremely disappointed with the library's complete lack of care and concern for the health and safety of young vulnerable children that enter it's community space and to be so willing to casually and recklessly endanger children's lives and health for no other purpose than that the window esthetically looks nice!
Please take this dangerous decorative stained glass window down and put it elsewhere well out of patrons reach! And as instructed by the local Health unit please follow their scientific recommendations to keep it clean and inspected frequently for signs of rusting continually once placed in it's new location. As recommended by the Poison Control Centre, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit if it starts rusting at any point as this dust would be highly dangerous for patrons and especially young children to inhale, it should then be taken down and disposed of safely, permanently and immediately at that time. I would also like to see a public apology from the Barrie Downtown Library for it's callous endangerment of young children's lives and health. I would also like to see the Simcoe Muskoka Health unit be held accountable for not properly enforcing this important issue at the time it was initially notified of this dangerous hazard of young children well over a year ago.
05 June 2023 22:00
Free fun for the kids on the 2nd floor.
Free crafting for grown-ups downstairs (Cricut, seeing machine, 3d printer and more!)
Free crafting for grown-ups downstairs (Cricut, seeing machine, 3d printer and more!)
05 June 2023 16:56
I love the library and getting the cloud library app has been so beneficial to me, but Y’all need better Ebooks & audiobook options. There’s barely any audiobooks and the ones you guys do offer are kinda meh and I feel all very similar as the next
05 May 2023 23:05
Security dose there best but couldn't help noticing people with mental issues being pushed out in street when they clearly needed an ambulance.just saying
15 March 2023 14:18
Wide open space for easy and convenient browsing making it easy to navigate through their huge selection of books games dvds and more as well as access to computers and other devices and they have many programs for fun as well as educational purposes something for everyone and all are welcome just an all around really nice place to spend your time doing healthy and productive activities.
06 March 2023 22:51
The library and staff are great but the fact that this place is basically a halfway house is appalling. Every time I’ve come here there’s been a fight, loud arguments, or just general disrespect for the library environment. Security should step up their positions and ban those who make the place unsafe for the whole.
28 February 2023 4:45
This library is a truly one the best libraries of Canada. The kid’s section is amazing. The staff is very compassionate, polite and patient to kids and all cultures and backgrounds. The atmosphere and furnitures are all precisely designed for kids, super clean and organized. Greatest atmosphere to nurture kid’s creativity and literacy. They have a great collection of books for babies to youth too. Security constantly maintains the safety of visitors. I personally haven’t spent much time downstairs but they have a corner that looks like a modern department of an art university. I can write more but to make it short I highly recommend visiting this beautiful place. My highest gratitude to the team of management and amazing staff
13 February 2023 14:45
Very nice library. Inviting for kids and great resources. Librarians are helpful and amazing. The only thing I don’t like is the amount of homeless people around, it is like a shelter sometimes and I don’t feel comfortable.
16 January 2023 14:51
This is the LOUDEST library I've ever been in. Everytime I've come in, there's something ridiculously loud going on. Presentations, classes, people speaking loudly and shouting. It's actually crazy how loud it can get.
Aside from the noise, there's a wide selection of books which is nice.
Aside from the noise, there's a wide selection of books which is nice.
05 June 2022 22:54
I love this place!
Always new books to be explored. As well, the additions of items to borrow extends from books to include fishing gear, musical instruments, and seeds to plant! Basically a one stop shop for good feelings.
They also have a live stream of panda bears:)
YAY BOOKS
Always new books to be explored. As well, the additions of items to borrow extends from books to include fishing gear, musical instruments, and seeds to plant! Basically a one stop shop for good feelings.
They also have a live stream of panda bears:)
YAY BOOKS