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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 08:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Truth and Reconciliation Learning Bundles
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Fulfill your responsibility as a Canadian and become an Indigenous ally. Help us work towards truth and reconciliation, by educating yourself on the long lasting impacts of the Residential School System in Canada. Ideal for Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members.
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Simple.Stories at County Park
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM | A simple drop-in storytime for children and their family or caregivers. Take and make crafts are available to take home afterwards.
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Reserved for program
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
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?YOUth - Minecraft
6:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Join the TBPL Minecraft Realm (bedrock) every Monday to play survival mode. A link to join will be shared via Discord.
Ages 13-18. Participants younger than 13 -- check out Minecraft on Tuesdays!
Join the Discord here or email youth@tbpl.ca
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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 08:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Studio Orientation & Booking
5:30 PM to 07:30 PM | Book your time in the multimedia studio and get started creating! Available equipment includes microphones, lighting, video cameras, professional editing and recording software and more. For full details about the studio, visit https:/www./tbpl.ca/studio
Email studio@tb[pl.ca to reserve this time slot or request another date!
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Tinker Tuesdays
5:30 PM to 07:30 PM | School age children (aimed at 6+) will love the chance to explore the Northern THINK Hub activities in our Programming Room while younger children can enjoy legos, a light table, magnatiles, and more in the Children's Department. Just drop in on Tuesdays between 5:30pm - 7:30pm!
*The THINK Hub contains small parts, heavy pieces, etc and is not suitable for babies, toddlers, or any children still putting pieces in their mouths. Please keep little ones in the general Children's area to keep them safe.*
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?YOUth - Anime Club
6:00 PM to 07:30 PM |
Come together and share a similar interest in Japanese animated and illustrated media! We will have regular meetings, compete in character battles, trivia games, and a chance to share your drawings and cosplay costumes!
Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. I hope to see you there!
For more information email youth@tbpl.ca
Join the Discord server by filling out this fast application (the server is for teens 13-18 only!) https://forms.gle/dhYsUFdy4yHGyxER7 **Parents and guardians are responsible for determining what programs their teen can attend. If you or your teen are uncomfortable about watching anime rated PG13/14, this club may not be a good fit. Anime often includes violence, strong language and mild nudity.
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Indigenous Action Council Meeting
6:15 PM to 07:45 PM |
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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 05:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Multicultural Association ESL Tour
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Tour of branch and explanation of services to a class of students through the Multicultural Association of Thunder Bay.
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Cookbook Club
5:30 PM to 07:30 PM | Meet with other participants of the Cookbook Club to discuss this month's books and recipes with the theme of SOUPS and STEWS. Register between August 31 and September 7 to get your assigned cookbook.
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Podcast Basics: Part 1
6:30 PM to 07:30 PM | Have you ever thought you might have the next great podcast idea? Here's your chance to get started! We'll cover trends in podcasting, how to choose a topic and find your niche, finding the right format for you, and more. This program is open to adults and youth. Registration opens Sept 14
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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 05:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Wit Knits
1:30 PM to 03:00 PM |
If your 55 plus and love to knit, crochet, embroider and enjoy meeting new people in a social setting, then the Wit Knits are for you!
Join us at the Mary J L Black Library every Thursday from September 22nd-Nov 24th, 1:30-3:00pm
Attendance is FREE!
For more information please contact Lily at lily.zaina@thunderbay.ca
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Blissful Beading
3:00 PM to 07:30 PM | Drop in after school and relax while you create beaded trinkets. Ages 4+. Program ends 30 min before closing
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THINK Hub Thursdays @Brodie
3:00 PM to 04:45 PM |
School age children (aimed at ages 6+) can drop in to explore the Northern THINK Hub activities in our Programming Room at Brodie. Create music using wood and elastics or set up a giant chain reaction.
Just drop in Thursdays from 3 - 4:45pm!
*Please note the THINK Hub contains very small pieces and is not suitable for toddlers and babies. Little ones are welcome to explore the Children's area while older children are in the THINK Hub!*
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Food to Grow On Book Club with Registered Dietitian Kim McGibbon from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit
6:30 PM to 08:00 PM | Food to Grow On Book Club (written by Sarah Remmer, RD and Cara Rosenbloom, RD).
Feeding children is not always easy - learn more from Registered Dietitian Kim McGibbon at one of three presentations happening in partnership with Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Thunder Bay Public Library. There will be a free book for each family that attends.
If you would like to attend virtually, please email aongaro@tbpl.ca
Please note that this is a child friendly event but if there is no child care available.
Mary JL Black - Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm
Brodie - Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30 pm
Waverley - Friday, November 25th at 10:30 am
Brodie - Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30 pm
Waverley - Friday, November 25th at 10:30 am
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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 05:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Book the Studio Piano!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Book your time in Studio 216 with the full-size, 88-keyboard Roland FP-30X Digital Piano. This keyboard features 88 full-size keys, hammer action, escapement, and ivory feel that plays like a great acoustic instrument, along with a SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine that offers a rich expression from pianissimo to fortissimo. For full details about the piano and its features, visit http://tbpl.ca/studio. Email studio@tbpl.ca with your requested date and time to schedule.
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Play Day @ Mary J
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM | Drop in to socialize and play! (all ages)
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Reserved YOUth Use
9:30 AM to 05:00 PM | YOUth in grades 7-12 are welcome to use the YOUth space to suit their needs.
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Tech Club
1:00 PM to 03:00 PM | Tech Club 1-3pm