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Connect: July/August 2025
Explore summer reads, programs, and Library news in the July/August Connect Newsletter. Read online or pick up a copy today!
Buy Friends 50/50 Tickets
Tickets support the massive children's area renovation at Waverley Library. Our last winner took home $29,550 ... will you be next?
Brodie Library to close temporarily
Brodie Library will be closing its doors to the public from Monday, June 16 until branch renovations are completed in September.
Summer Hours Now In Effect
All branches are closed Sundays from Sunday, June 15 through Monday, September 1. Regular hours resume September 2.
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What's On
Discovery Club - Weekdays 9:30am - 7:30pm @ Mary JL Black
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more.
Digital Library
TBPL For You
Play Days at the Library - Thurs to Sat, Branches Vary
Drop in and play - kids of all ages can explore sensory-stimulating toys, engage with interactive books, and have fun with friends.
Browse the YA Book Collection
Explore comics, graphic novels, popular series, and more for YOUth at your Thunder Bay Public Library.
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority EXPLORE Pass
The Explore Card Parking Pass permits day-use/parking at the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority’s (LRCA) ten Conservation Areas.
2S/Indigiqueer Titles for Children and Teens
Children and teens will enjoy connecting to Indigenous culture through these stories featuring two-spirit and Indigiqueer characters.
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New In Our Collection
New & Coming Soon
Most Borrowed Adult Fiction of 2025 (So Far)
Check out TBPL’s most borrowed Adult Fiction books of 2025 so far. Discover what Thunder Bay readers are loving right now!
Most Borrowed Adult Non-Fiction Books of 2025 (So Far)
These are TBPL’s top 10 non-fiction reads of 2025 so far. Explore the real stories and big ideas Thunder Bay readers are loving.
Summer Stories for Middle Graders
Chapter books and graphic novels that take place during the summer for your growing readers!
Summer Lovin'
It had me a blast, and so did these great summer romance stories you won't want to put down!
Most Borrowed Adult Fiction of 2025 (So Far)
Check out TBPL’s most borrowed Adult Fiction books of 2025 so far. Discover what Thunder Bay readers are loving right now!
Most Borrowed Adult Non-Fiction Books of 2025 (So Far)
These are TBPL’s top 10 non-fiction reads of 2025 so far. Explore the real stories and big ideas Thunder Bay readers are loving.
Summer Stories for Middle Graders
Chapter books and graphic novels that take place during the summer for your growing readers!
Summer Lovin'
It had me a blast, and so did these great summer romance stories you won't want to put down!
We acknowledge that the City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We also recognize the contributions made to our community by the Métis people.