LIBRARY OPEN TO PUBLIC
Barrhead Public Library is requiring all visitors and patrons to sanitize upon entry or leaving the library, wear facemasks at all times, and social distance from anyone outside your home group. Please, do not enter if you are feeling unwell or are unable to comply with these requirements. Contact us to use our curbside pick-up.
Hours are Mon-Wed. & Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Thur. 10am-7pm, and Sat. 12-4pm.
For details on all current recommendations and restrictions please read our guidelines HERE.
I wanted to take this opportunity to formally thank everyone who's kids took part in the Summer Reading Club this year! They are an amazing bunch of kids, and they really helped make this summer fun and rewarding for me, so thank you very much! I hope they all had a good time too! Also, after today, I will be returning to the city to finish off my Masters degree, so you will not see me around these parts for a while. For that reason, I hope I can see as many of you as possible today, so that I c...
By appointment, please phone the Library at (780) 674-8519. Watch our newsletter for upcoming group computer classes, or contact the library to book a one-on-one session. Use our computers or bring your own laptop for an hour of personalized instruction. Contact the library to book your appointment today! Are you interested in sharing your recent travel experience with others? Email us at library@barrheadpubliclibrary.ca to set up a presentation time.
Click on the eRresources tab at the top of this page and search for Tumblebooks to access stories, read-alongs, puzzles, games and much more! A library membership is required to access any of our eResources; please contact the library at 780-674-8519 to set up an account. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Mommy & Me Every Monday from 11:00 - 11:45 am. Meet us under the big tree for music, rhymes and stories; bring your wiggles and giggles for lots o...
We offer a variety of fun programs plus on-demand learning in the Makerspace! Come in with an idea and let us help you get started! Check out our Makerspace page for a detailed explanation of the Makerspace philosophy and all we have to offer! Must present your library card and be thirteen or older to play Virtual Reality. Drop by any time outside class time - everything is up and running. Have a suggestion for a new game? Make it at the desk on your way out today! We will be offering lessons in...
We're taking a break from LEGO challenges in September while families get adjusted to school. Check back in October for some spooky fun! To celebrate May 4th (Star Wars day) and May 2nd (Harry Potter day) we asked you to explore Science Fiction & Fantasy by building a LEGO display or reading a book! In May we got kids and families to read 215 books & received dozens of unique LEGO builds! Stay tuned for photos! Due to COVID-19 we are currently not offering weekly LEGO programming. Whe...
