Barrie Public Library Olympic Watch parties

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release

By Barrie Public Library, February 8, 2026

From February 6 to 22, the Barrie Public Library is bringing the excitement of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 into the library! We’re offering a lineup of free, family-friendly programs, an Olympic-themed scavenger hunt, curated reading lists, and live-streamed watch parties.

Figure Skating Watch Party
Sunday, Feb 8 | 1:20pm – 5:00pm
Downtown & Painswick

Women’s Hockey – Canada vs. USA
Tuesday, Feb 10 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Downtown & Painswick

Figure Skating – Ice Dance
Wednesday, Feb 11 | 1:20pm – 5:00pm
Downtown

Luge Team Relay Final
Thursday, Feb 12 | 12:20pm – 3:00pm
Downtown

Men’s Curling – Canada vs. Sweden
Friday, Feb 13 | 1:00pm – 4:05pm
Downtown & Painswick

Men’s Hockey – Canada vs. France
Sunday, Feb 15 | 10:30am – 1:10pm
Downtown

Freestyle Skiing – Big Air
Tuesday, Feb 17 | 1:20pm – 4:15pm
Downtown

Women’s Hockey – Gold Medal Game
Thursday, Feb 19 | 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Downtown & Painswick

Short Track Speed Skating – Women & Men’s 5000m Relay Final
Friday, Feb 20 | 2:05pm – 4:40pm
Downtown & Painswick

Women’s Freestyle Skiing
Saturday, Feb 21 | 1:20pm – 3:00pm
Downtown

Closing Ceremony
Sunday, Feb 22 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Downtown & Painswick

Please note: Event times are subject to change due to weather conditions in Milan.

Plus! More Fun at the Library
Alongside Olympic coverage, patrons can enjoy the library’s regularly scheduled programs with an Olympic twist, including themed crafts, games, and activities for all ages. Olympic-inspired reading lists will also be available, celebrating sport, camaraderie, and national pride on the global stage.