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Board Games

Did you know that you can borrow board games from the library? Check out our collection and get ready for your next game night!

Attraction Passes

Explore local attractions for FREE with passes you can borrow from our collection!

DVD Collection

Browse our collection of over 8,500 DVD titles!

Book Club Hub

Learn about all things Book Club, including our Book Club in a Bag options (10 copies of the same book), as well as great suggestions!

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Cooked on Youtube 🍪

Explore this list of cookbooks from some of YouTube’s most beloved chefs!

2025 Adult Summer Reading Quest

Read and walk your way through a fantasy world this summer! Check out these book suggestions for inspiration!

Beach Reads

Enjoy these great reads while relaxing on the beach, at camp, or wherever your summer takes you!

Meet a Canadian

In honour of Canada Day, this list of Canadian autobiographies features the life stories of fascinating Canadians.

Pride in the Bay | TBPL Research Blog

Thunder Bay’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community has a long history in our city, and this blog will give you a brief history as we celebrate Pride Month.

The James Whalen & Mr. James Whalen | TBPL Research Blog

With the future of the James Whalen Tugboat up in the air, dive into the life of the tugboat's namesake and the history of the boat itself.

The Origins of Daylight Savings Time | TBPL Research Blog

The daylight savings time changes, where did it come from and why do we observe it?

Adult Programs

Coming Up at TBPL

Spice Club

Pick up a spice sample and an information brochure with recipes and book recommendations on the first Wednesday of every month.

Mini-Tikinagan Making Workshop - Thurs, July 10 6 - 7:30pm

Through hands-on activities, participants will delve into the craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural significance of cradleboards.

Online Resources

Your Online Library

ComicsPlus by LibraryPass

ComicsPlus powered by LibraryPass is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga.

Your Digital Library

Your Library Card is the key to a vast array of online stuff that you can't get anywhere else! Read, watch, listen and learn online, 24/7.

Gale eBooks

An award-winning, hassle-free eBook experience — that includes Business Plans Handbooks which provides real examples of business plans.

SimplyAnalytics

A market research mapping, analytics, & data visualization application. Remote access is available between 7am - 7pm in 20 minute sessions.

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.

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