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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!
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.
Over $180K+ Already Awarded
Tickets support the massive children's area renovation at Waverley Library. Our last winner took home over $20,000, will you be next?
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TBPL For You
Register Now for Summer Reading Club
July 2 through Aug16, participating kids receive prizes and praise for checking in with us every week to tell us what they've been reading.
YOUth Rec Room - Thursdays 5 - 7:30pm @ Mary JL Black
Join us in the Rec Room! Dive into art, anime, and fun activities in a welcoming and inclusive space for grades 7-12.
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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Discovery Club, part of a series
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more.
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Staff Lists
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.
Gay Rep in Adult Fiction
Fantastic adult fiction novels that have gay representation (M/M)
2SLGBTQIA+ Memoirs
Celebrate Pride everyday with these heartfelt and compelling memoirs from memoirs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Nonbinary/genderqueer rep in YA
Looking for some YA titles that have solid representation for nonbinary or genderqueer folks? You've come to the right place!
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.
Gay Rep in Adult Fiction
Fantastic adult fiction novels that have gay representation (M/M)
2SLGBTQIA+ Memoirs
Celebrate Pride everyday with these heartfelt and compelling memoirs from memoirs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Nonbinary/genderqueer rep in YA
Looking for some YA titles that have solid representation for nonbinary or genderqueer folks? You've come to the right place!
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.