Simcoe Reads
8 Books. 8 Libraries. 1 Winner.
Join your Library for our annual Simcoe Reads event! A champion from each community has chosen a book they think everyone in Simcoe County should read right now. Our competitors are Barrie, Bradford, Essa, Innisfil, New Tecumseth, Ramara, and Severn Public Libraries!
Our local champion, Nahanni Born, has chosen Bob Joseph’s engaging and relevant book, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act.
Virtual Visit with Bob Joseph
Tuesday, September 22, 6:00PM
Join us in person at Midland Public Library, or online.
Hosted by champion Nahanni Born, Bob Joseph will virtually visit the Midland Public Library and Simcoe Reads participants for an author talk. Register HERE.
Simcoe Reads Debate
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30PM
At the John Hayter Southshore Community Centre
After a summer of reading terrific books, interacting with the authors and your community’s champion, please plan to join us for the final event: a conversation between the 8 champions representing Barrie Public Library, Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, Essa Public Library, Innisfil ideaLab & Library, Midland Public Library, New Tecumseth Public Library, Ramara Public Library, and Severn Public Library. This in-person event will be at the John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie ON L4N 7Y9 on Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 pm. Audience voting will happen the night of the event to determine the number one book to be read in Simcoe County. Register HERE.
Join in the social media discussion by using #SimcoeReads2026.