Barrie Public Library

Site: Barrie - 48 Dean Ave

Service: Painswick Branch

Record #: BAR0068
Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2025

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments For Bus routes near the Painswick Branch, see Route 4A/4B, Transit Schedules & Maps for more information.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-728-1010
E-Mail AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Website www.barrielibrary.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barriepubliclibrary 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriepubliclibrary/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barrie-public-library/?originalSubdomain=ca 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/barrielibrary
Primary Contact Darcy Glidden, Manager, Community Libraries and Connections; Email: darcy.glidden@barrielibrary.ca
Alternate Contact Laura LaFleshe, Director, Community, Connections and Content; Email: laura.lafleshe@barrielibrary.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Emily Fleming, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources; Email: Emily.Fleming@barrielibrary.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Painswick Branch is located near the intersection of Yonge St and Big Bay Point Rd.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
48 Dean Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 0C2
Intersection Yonge St and Big Bay Point Rd
Mailing Address 48 Dean Ave 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 0C2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides informational, recreational and cultural resources for all ages

Resources/Services include:

  • books, magazines, compact discs, newspapers, DVDs, Electronic books, downloadable resources, public computers, wireless internet, wireless printing, and Creative Space
  • online databases through the library website with a library membership. Including online tutoring for elementary to post secondary students in a variety of subjects
  • multilingual and language learning materials and resources
  • public computers with Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet access. All computers have assistive technology
  • group study rooms and rentable meeting rooms, see separate record
  • accessible material includes Talking Book Service, Large Print Book Collection, and CELA materials available
  • specialized unit which magnifies print material for the visually impaired at Downtown branch
  • mobility devices may be available for use in the library
  • Visiting Library Service available to individuals who cannot visit the library in person
  • local history collection, including local newspapers on Microfilm/fiche, Births/Deaths/Marriages indexes, microfilm/fiche reader/printers at Downtown Branch
  • library of things including musical instruments, sports equipment, games and learning tools
  • seasonal Seed Library - a collection of seeds that are available for community members to borrow and grow in their own gardens
  • library collection of the Ontario Genealogical Society, Simcoe County Branch at Downtown Branch
  • programming and events for children, teens and adults. See the events calendar
  • library visits and tours

Information Barrie

  • operates as a community information and referral service
  • maintains the Information Barrie Community Directory of community organizations/services including non-profit agencies, government offices, health services, clubs and special interest organizations, daycare services and support groups in the Barrie area
  • maintains a Volunteer Database which connects volunteers with local volunteer opportunities
  • Directory and Volunteer Database are free to use and continuously updated. Both are available through the library website, see separate record

Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

  • held in August and involves Dragon boat races and land-based activities
  • the Festival is in support of Barrie Public Library plus other local charities

Chief Executive Officer is Lauren Jessop, lauren.jessop@barrielibrary.ca

Hours
Areas Served Barrie ; Oro-Medonte
Eligibility See eligibility criteria on website: www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/get-a-card
Application
  • Apply in person or online for a library card, see Get a Library Card
  • for all memberships, current name and address identification must be provided
  • additional identification may be required for some membership types
Languages English ; French - Publications, Interpretation, depending on availability of staff
Fees None. Can join for a fee if outside of the eligibility criteria for a free membership

Fees may apply for creative space materials
Volunteer Description Volunteers needed for various positions including Café Customer Service Clerk

Volunteer Application Forms are available on website: https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/volunteering. Volunteer positions require a police check.

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name BPL

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Barrie Public Library
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Culture ; Fundraising ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Children's Library Services ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Centres ; Foreign Language Collections ; High Interest/Low Vocabulary Collections ; Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies ; Home Library Services ; Homework Help Programs ; Large Print Materials/Collections ; Library Audiovisual Services ~ Visual Impairments ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Sports Equipment ; Youth Enrichment Programs