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Talks & Events

Simcoe Reads Final Debate

Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm

This summer eight Simcoe County Libraries will square off against each other and champion their book in our seventh annual Simcoe Reads. Attend the grand finale on September 29th to vote for your favourite to win!

Registration Required ● Free

The General John Hayter South Shore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive,
Barrie, Ontario

Upcoming Events

Join MPL and our Simcoe Reads champion Nahanni Born for a virtual visit with Bob Joseph, author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Register to join us online or watch together at the Midland Public Library, 320 King St, Midland, ON. Virtual or In-person, September 22nd 6:00 PM – 7:30 […]

Hear about Lesley Crewe’s wonderful works of fiction as we celebrate Simcoe Reads! We are thrilled to welcome, virtually, Nova Scotian author Lesley Crewe to speak about her popular books The Spoon Stealer, Recipe for a Good Life and her latest, The Spirit of Scatarie. We are excited to share that her latest title will be […]

Join NTPL for an Author Talk with Emily Austin, the author of NTPL’s Simcoe Reads 2026 selection Is This A Cry For Help? NTPL’s Champion, Cathy Marengeur, will interview. Virtual (Zoom), Monday August 24, 7-8pm FREE | Registration Required Link to Register: https://ntpl.ca/event/simcoe-reads-author-talk Presented by New Tecumseth Public Library