With the future of the James Whalen tugboat undecided, let’s look into the life of the man for whom the tugboat became a namesake and the history of the boat itself. James Whalen was born in 1869 and moved with his family to Port Arthur in 1875 at the age of six. After school, he…
YOUth Review: Heartstopper – Un secret by Alice Oseman
Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper - Un secret is volume 2 in the Heartstopper series. The story continues after Charlie and Nick have their first kiss. Nick has an identity crisis. Charlie has a birthday party where Tao tries to get Charlie to give up on Nick. Meanwhile, Charlie continues to be bullied by other boys at…
YOUth Review: Heartstopper – Deux garçons, une rencontre by Alice Oseman
The graphic novel Heartstopper - Deux garçons, une rencontre by Alice Oseman is set at the all-boys school called Truham Grammar High School. Charlie Spring is a boy who becomes friends with Nick Nelson, a boy that has the same class as him and plays rugby. Soon after, Charlie falls for Nick but is afraid…
YOUth Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a fantasy novel by V. E. Schwab. It displays romance, magic, gods, and a hint of history, as the story follows a girl through time. The novel begins in the 1700’s in small town in France. Addie is a young girl who longs to be able to follow…
The Origins of Daylight Savings Time | TBPL Research Blog
Daylight savings time changes have been an annual tradition in the Lakehead region for decades. In fact, Port Arthur and Fort William were the first to implement this change back in 1908. This change began to promote summertime leisure activities and allowed residents to access more sun in the evening to better enjoy the summer…
YOUth Review: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan’s The Sea of Monsters is a thrilling sequel to The Lightning Thief, packed with action, surprises, and mythology. This time, Percy goes on a dangerous quest to save his home, facing new enemies and uncovering shocking secrets. While the first book focused on discovering who he is, this one dives deeper into friendship…
YOUth Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief is a fun and fast-paced adventure that mixes Greek mythology with modern life. The story follows a boy who discovers a hidden world full of danger, mystery, and exciting challenges. Along the way, he meets interesting characters, faces tough obstacles, and learns important lessons about himself. Percy’s sarcasm and humor…
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