Thunder Bay Public Library

Join Annette Pateman as she shares some of the history and her own personal memories of the British based community leader and activist Olive Morris.

Join Miss Jana every Sunday at 6pm for new stories.

Registration is now open for the DIY Galaxy Jars! As kits will be picked up on March 12, you can head to tbpl.evanced.info/signup or http://www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar and select that date on the calendar to register for this event. Choose which branch you'd like to pick up your kit at., and get ready to make your own galaxy! #tbaypl #tbpl #thunderbaypubliclibrary #thunderbay #tbay

Read the Connect here: https://www.tbpl.ca/connect

Missing travel? Join Paul Pugh as he shares information about ancient Andean Civilization during his 2017 trip to Peru. This is the first in a series of three presentations, next week join us for Andean Civilization: Inka Empire.

DIY Galaxy Jars! All supplies provided for you to make your very own galaxy in a jar! Registration opens Friday February 26th!

It's always sad when the world loses a writer. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55297558

Elfie wanted to enjoy a nice story on his last day at Mary J. Let's see where Elfie goes next!

Curl up on the couch the weekend and read stories with Miss Jana.

Elfie was able to have a zoom call with some friends today! They look so happy to see each other.

Join TBPL staff for this festive holiday sing along adventure! This video will be available for viewing throughout December.

Elfie is helping us get festive by hanging some stockings! Elfie almost fell in and got stuck!

Just under ten minutes until this great program! Click through for details.

Thank you DSSAB!!

Great socially-distanced volunteer opportunity!

Now is a great time to learn about all the online resources your Thunder Bay Public Library has to offer. Get your Library card by calling 345-8275 or emailing [email protected]

We want you to meet some of the Youth Inclusion Program team and learn a little about some of the amazing things they're doing in the city! Get more info here: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/youth-inclusion.aspx#

If you're interested in discovering your family's history, Ancestry.com is the perfect place to start your search. Your library card gets you the access you need to fully dive into your past! Head to www.tbpl.ca/virtualcollection to get started.

Phase Six is here! You can now return items, browse displays, and pick up holds inside all four Library branches. Visit https://www.tbpl.ca/media for more information

Join Miss Jana for another story time for the whole family. Want to watch on YouTube instead? Click here: https://youtu.be/Z9iY5KhXLFk

Where are we hiding our good ghost stories? For kids, search "Haunted Canada" or "ghosts and goblins" Young adults? Head to www.tbpl.ca/teensread and check out the haunted houses list. Adults? Search "ghost stories of Ontario," "fireside ghost stories," "haunted lakes," or "creepy capital" ... - Nicole See more

Spooky, silly, or both! We've got tons of Hallowe'en tales ready for you to take home. Place your holds by visiting https://bit.ly/3lzr4Ej, clicking on Request It! and entering your Library card info. Need help? Call us at 345-TBPL or email [email protected]

Turkey trouble! All ages storytime with Miss Skyla.

Turkey trouble! Join Miss Skyla for an all ages storytime on Sunday, Oct 11 at 6pm.

This week we're discussing Speculative Fiction novels written by black authors and boy are they good. Check out our show notes here: www.tbplofftheshelf.com

Phase Six is coming soon! Beginning on Wednesday, October 14, limited services will be available inside all Library branches. Click through for full details: https://www.tbpl.ca/media

Contest Alert! Having a library card is like having a secret super power! You have unlimited access to books, DVDs, programs and more just hiding in your pocket! To celebrate Ontario Public Library week (Oct 18-24) we want you to show us your library superhero pose. Dress up in your favourite costume, show off your library card, and tag us @tbaypl to be entered in a draw to win a $100 gift card!

Returns service will be available. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Oct 13. Happy Thanksgiving!

Decision fatigue is real people! Let your personal Book Butler choose your books for you instead - Nicole 1. Go to www.tbpl.ca/bookbutler 2. Fill out the form (the more detail the better) 3. Wait for your book butler to contact you!