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Afternoon at the Movies

Goldfinger
2025-07-18 13:30:00 2025-07-18 15:30:00 America/New_York Afternoon at the Movies Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! This month, we’ll watch Sean Connery as the iconic James Bond as he attempts to thwart the robbery of Fort Knox in Goldfinger (1964, dir. Guy Hamilton). Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Friday, July 18
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 13:30:00 2025-07-18 15:30:00 America/New_York Afternoon at the Movies Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! This month, we’ll watch Sean Connery as the iconic James Bond as he attempts to thwart the robbery of Fort Knox in Goldfinger (1964, dir. Guy Hamilton). Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Mary JL Black

Community Program Room

Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! This month, we’ll watch Sean Connery as the iconic James Bond as he attempts to thwart the robbery of Fort Knox in Goldfinger (1964, dir. Guy Hamilton).

Stick around after the film to chat about classic films and the books that inspired them.

Coffee, tea, and light snacks provided; bring your own lawn chair or cushion for extra comfort. Admittance guaranteed to the first 50 attendees.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-in |

Mary JL Black
comments@tbpl.ca
Phone: 807-345-8275
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:30AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 16 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
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About the branch

Located in Westfort, Mary JL Black hosts programs for all ages and features sunny study tables, fireplace seating, and a reading garden.

Upcoming Events

Family Storytime - County Park
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Play Day
Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
County Park Library - Children's area
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Retirement Explorers
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Retirement Explorers are a group of retirees who pursue active recreation options. Retirees and soon-to-be retirees are welcome to attend.
Cookbook Club
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Join us for our monthly Cookbook Club! Register for a spot, and each month we will choose a cookbook that suits the theme for you. Try a few of the recipes and then we'll meet to review the books and discuss all your recipe results.
Wet Your Plants
Thu, Jun 26, All day
Available at all branches
Foster a love of gardening and register for Wet Your Plants! This garden-themed kit includes seeds, growing instructions, recipes, and activities. (adults 18+)
Play Day
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
County Park Library - Children's area
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Retirement Explorers
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Retirement Explorers are a group of retirees who pursue active recreation options. Retirees and soon-to-be retirees are welcome to attend.
Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz - with Special Guests the Thunder Bay Border Cats
Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us for an all-ages, family-friendly storytime and crafting session of wonder and whimsy with Mz Molly and Friendz!
Crafty Kids - Waverley
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us to make a fun craft that focuses on fine motor skills such as holding a glue stick, using scissors and more. Craft geared to ages 3-5; all ages welcome.
Baby and Me Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs followed by playtime and socializing with other parents and caregivers! Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Library Pen Pals
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Available at all branches
Kids can practice printing skills and learn about letter writing in this program for children who are starting grade 1 in the fall. After 3 letters, your child will receive a final letter and certificate of completion. More details to follow.
Window Painting
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
County Park Library - Mall Space
Drop in for a story and go wild painting our big windows. Let your creative self have some fun!
Hit the Books with the Border Cats! - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Come meet players and the team mascot Boomer from the Thunder Bay Border Cats when they come to the library to read a story and greet some fans!
Grumpy Grampas Concert
Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
The Grumpy Grampas are back at the Library! Join them for a fun and engaging musical concert. Drop in.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - Waverley
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Play Day - County Park
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
County Park Library - Children's area
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Crafty Kids - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Join us to make a fun craft that focuses on fine motor skills such as holding a glue stick, using scissors and more. Craft geared to ages 3-5; all ages welcome.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Rec Room
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black
Grades 7 - 12. Art, anime, and always changing activities. Our excitable and inclusive group of friends would love to meet you!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Jul 04, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other games on the interactive projector. Get moving with physically engaging games that encourage hand-eye coordination, gross motor skill development, and socialization in one fun activity!
Play Day - Waverley
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Play Day - Waverley
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Crafty Kids - Waverley
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us to make a fun craft that focuses on fine motor skills such as holding a glue stick, using scissors and more. Craft geared to ages 3-5; all ages welcome.
Baby and Me Storytime - County Park
Mon, Jul 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs followed by playtime and socializing with other parents and caregivers! Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Pokémon Trainers Swap
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Ages 5-9 Junior Pokémon Trainers! Join us at the Pokémon Trading Shop. Stop by to trade cards, create your own Pokéball, and meet other Pokémon fans! Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:30am
Tween Scene
Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Calling all tweens! Make new friends and try out an activity, craft, or game. Ages 9-12.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Discovery Club - Waverley
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other games on the interactive projector. Get moving with physically engaging games that encourage hand-eye coordination, gross motor skill development, and socialization in one fun activity!
Board Game Café
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Explore the Library’s board game collection during our Board Game Café! Challenge your friends (and make new ones) to a game of Mario Kart, Bananagrams, Dutch Blitz, and more! Each month will feature a different mocktail inspired by a classic game.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - County Park
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Baby and Me Storytime - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs followed by playtime and socializing with other parents and caregivers! Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Family Movie Singalong - Encanto (2021)
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
No shushing allowed here! Singing and movement is encouraged in this relaxed watching environment for all abilities. Colouring sheets and sensory toys will be available and light snacks provided.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - Waverley
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Seniors' Coffee Chat
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Come socialize at our relaxed, welcoming Seniors' Coffee Chat in partnership with Age Friendly Thunder Bay. Meet new people, engage in crafts and activities, and learn about resources in the community. Refreshments are provided.
Play Day - County Park
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
County Park Library - Children's area
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Constellation Embroidery Book Sleeve Workshops - July 10 Workshop
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Sew and embroider a felt book sleeve to protect your book or eReader! Please register for one session only to allow others the opportunity to attend.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:30am
Crafty Kids - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Join us to make a fun craft that focuses on fine motor skills such as holding a glue stick, using scissors and more. Craft geared to ages 3-5; all ages welcome.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Rec Room
Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Grades 7 - 12. Art, anime, and always changing activities. Our excitable and inclusive group of friends would love to meet you!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other games on the interactive projector. Get moving with physically engaging games that encourage hand-eye coordination, gross motor skill development, and socialization in one fun activity!
Play Day - Waverley
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 12, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Play Day - Waverley
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Construction World
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Bang! Boom! Crash! "Loader" your kids in the car to dig into a good book and construct a craft then join us outside in the back area of Waverley Library and Everest Funeral Home for a demonstration of a mini excavator or articulate loader from ITEC.
Baby and Me Storytime - County Park
Mon, Jul 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs followed by playtime and socializing with other parents and caregivers! Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Paint Party
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Give Mary JL Black a glow-up! Drop-in to paint our front windows, and add chalk to our front pathways. In the event of rain, we will move indoors and paint on paper instead!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - Mary JL Black
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Discovery Club - Waverley
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Emergency, Emergency! - with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
County Park Library - Children's area
Come and tour a pumper truck and meet the people who keep us safe. Meet in the Library first for stories before we visit the fire truck outside. Please be advised: As this is an emergency service, cancellation may occur.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other games on the interactive projector. Get moving with physically engaging games that encourage hand-eye coordination, gross motor skill development, and socialization in one fun activity!
Constellation Embroidery Book Sleeve Workshops - July 15 Workshop
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Sew and embroider a felt book sleeve to protect your book or eReader! Please register for one session only to allow others the opportunity to attend.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - County Park
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
County Park Library - Children's area
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Baby and Me Storytime - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs followed by playtime and socializing with other parents and caregivers! Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Family Movie - Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us for a free screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024, rated G). We’ll bring the popcorn!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Family Storytime - Waverley
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Drop in for literacy-focused fun the whole family can enjoy! Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play and socialization time. All ages welcome.
Play Day - County Park
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
County Park Library - Children's area
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Crafty Kids - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Join us to make a fun craft that focuses on fine motor skills such as holding a glue stick, using scissors and more. Craft geared to ages 3-5; all ages welcome.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Rec Room
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Grades 7 - 12. Art, anime, and always changing activities. Our excitable and inclusive group of friends would love to meet you!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Mary JL Black - Clubhouse
Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, coding activities, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other games on the interactive projector. Get moving with physically engaging games that encourage hand-eye coordination, gross motor skill development, and socialization in one fun activity!
Play Day - Waverley
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Need a break from the heat? Visit our air conditioned buildings for independent, self-guided free play with our toys and activities! Play is the work of childhood and helps kids develop many skills and literacies.
Afternoon at the Movies - Goldfinger
Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! This month, we’ll watch Sean Connery as the iconic James Bond as he attempts to thwart the robbery of Fort Knox in Goldfinger (1964, dir. Guy Hamilton).
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