Brodie Centennial
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRODIE
~ From the Canadian Pacific Railway to Free Public Library~
~ From Fort William to Thunder Bay~
The Brodie Resource Library is turning 100 on April 29, 2012. In 1912, the
building opened its doors as the Fort William Public Library. Today we serve
the community as a branch of the Thunder Bay Public Library. See below for a full listing of events, programs and displays scheduled to commemorate this celebration.
Centennial Tea
Saturday April 28.....10am - 4pm @ Brodie
The Brodie Resource Library will be hosting a Centennial Tea and birthday party. Join us for cake and refreshments (while supplies last) as well as guided tours of the building and displays highlighting the Library's history in Thunder Bay. Tours will be held at 11am and 2pm.
Historical information on the Brodie Resource Library and the Fort William Public Library can be viewed in this online presentation. This file is quite large and may take a few minutes to load on your screen.
Centennial Quiz
To celebrate the Brodie Centennial, the Library wants to give you a chance to win a Sony WiFi eReader by completing a quiz. Pick up a quiz from any service desk of the Thunder Bay Public Library or download a copy Click Here.
Submit completed quizzes to any library location by April 30. The winning submission will be chosen on May 1.
Friends of TBPL Silent Auction
Monday, April 23 - Saturday, April 28
Silent Auction items will be displayed in the Brodie Fireside Reading Room. Each item will be numbered to correspond with a bid form (contained in a binder located in the same area). Bids will close on Saturday, April 28 at 1 pm.
Items included in the auction:
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Approximately 15 Antique books (one published in 1850) on history, religion and philosophy
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More recent books (30 to 50 yrs. old) on local history, business stories, geography and the Great Lakes
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Picture books of scenery, local landmarks and historic buildings
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Some older, collectible fiction
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Selection of books of local interest including local authors.
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Curiosities
Tales of Beatrix Potter
Saturday April 28....2:30pm @ Brodie (Story Hour Room)
Drop-in to the Children's Department during the Centennial Tea and birthday party to enjoy the classis one hundred year old stories of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Squirrel Nutkin and make a special craft to take home. This program is for all ages. Contact the Brodie Children's Department at 624-4208 for more information.
Genealogy Q+A with Dave Nicholson
Tuesday April 24....7pm @ Brodie (Fireside Reading Room)
Join David Nicholson, TBPL reference staff and other genealogy enthusiasts to discuss research strategies, overcome roadblocks and share experiences. This drop-in session is open to beginner and expert researchers. No registration is required. Contact Jesse Roberts at tbpl%23ca|jroberts or 624-4203 for more information.
Zoose, the Library Moose is Loose
You can meet the lovable library mascot when he drops by the Brodie Resource Library for their big 100th birthday! Zoose will be checking the Library out from 1:30 to 2:30pm on April 28.
Brodie Centennial Open Mic Night
Wednesday April 25....7pm @ Brodie (Story Hour Room)
Do you write, sing, dance, play an instrument, have a band or do something completely different? Come and perform at a showcase of Thunder Bay's youth talent. The Library breaks the mold; it will not be a QUIET space this night! Performers must be between 12 and 25. Soloists and groups of all sizes are welcome and a microphone and guitar will be available. Please contact Laura at tbpl%23ca|lprinselaar or 624-4204 for more info or go online to the Thunder Bay Public Library's Youth Advisory Council Facebook page or www.tbpl.ca / Teen Zone / Join In.
Presented by the TBPL Youth Advisory Council.
