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Storytime on a School Bus

2025-08-18 10:15:00 2025-08-18 10:40:00 America/New_York Storytime on a School Bus Nervous about riding the bus? Attend a very special storytime with Ms Skyla on a parked school bus. This program is intended for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Please register for one time slot only. Waverley Library -

Monday, August 18
10:15am - 10:40am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-18 10:15:00 2025-08-18 10:40:00 America/New_York Storytime on a School Bus Nervous about riding the bus? Attend a very special storytime with Ms Skyla on a parked school bus. This program is intended for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Please register for one time slot only. Waverley Library -

Waverley Library

Nervous about riding the bus? Attend a very special storytime with Ms Skyla on a parked school bus. This program is intended for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Please register for one time slot only.

There is limited space available on the school bus. Unfortunately, strollers and bucket carriers will not fit on the bus.

If you are unable to register for one of the story times on the bus, you can still drop in to the expo and meet representatives from local organizations, make a craft, and participate in other activities including exploring the bus once storytimes are complete.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Special Event | Registered |

Waverley Library

Hours

About the branch

Located in Thunder Bay’s north core, Waverley Library offers drop-in and registered programs for all ages, as well as a large collection.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Dec 27, All day

Mary JL Black

Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.

Sat, Dec 27, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm

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!

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Join us 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.

Family Movie - Luca

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for tropical and sunshine-set children's films over the snowy wintery holiday!

Sun, Dec 28, All day

Mary JL Black

Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Sun, Dec 28, 12:30pm - 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!

Sun, Dec 28, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Sun, Dec 28, 12:30pm - 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.

Family Movie - The Little Mermaid

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for tropical and sunshine-set children's films over the snowy wintery holiday!

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Mary JL Black

Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Mon, Dec 29, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Mon, Dec 29, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Visit our 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.

Family Movie Mornings - Moana

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for a tropical and sunshine-filled children's classic on a snowy winter day!

Tue, Dec 30, All day

Mary JL Black

Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Tue, Dec 30, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Tue, Dec 30, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Visit our 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.

Family Movie Mornings - Moana 2

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for a tropical and sunshine-filled children's classic on a snowy winter day!

Wed, Dec 31, All day

Mary JL Black

Drop in for self-guided family exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts with robots, building challenges, and lots more. Equipment and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Wed, Dec 31, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Wed, Dec 31, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Visit our 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.

Family Movie Mornings - UP

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for a tropical and sunshine-filled children's classic on a snowy winter day!

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 02, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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, Jan 02, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Rescheduled

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm

New date Friday, January 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Waverley Library

Visit us 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.

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Waverley Library

Visit us 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.

Family Movie Mornings - Madagascar

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for a tropical and sunshine-filled children's classic on a snowy winter day!

Sat, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 03, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sat, Jan 03, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Sun, Jan 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.

Sun, Jan 04, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sun, Jan 04, 12:30pm - 4:45pm

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!

Mon, Jan 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.

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Baby and Me Storytime

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

2026 Vision Board Workshop - January 5 Session

Mon, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Transform your 2026 goals into an interactive bingo-inspired vision board! All workshops are identical- kindly register for one only to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Fireside Seating

Join local chess enthusiasts for a welcoming, low-pressure drop-in Chess Club. Improve your concentration and problem-solving skills while enjoying friendly games with other players. All ages and skill levels; boards provided.

YOUth Action Council (YAC)

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mary JL Black - Commons

Join YAC!

Superior Seed Producers

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for talks with Superior Seed Producers as they share tips, experience, and answer all your gardening questions. Whether you're a pro, a first-timer, or working with a tiny space, this series will give you the confidence to start planting!

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Tue, Jan 06, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 7:45pm

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!

Hip-Hop In The North

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Learn to write and produce your own hip hop music with songwriting and beat production specialist Nolan Schmerk (AKA Solomon) at weekly drop-in workshops where you’ll explore building beats, writing rhymes, sampling, deejaying, battling and more.

2026 Vision Board Workshop - January 6 Session

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Transform your 2026 goals into an interactive bingo-inspired vision board! All workshops are identical- kindly register for one only to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 07, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

iPhone for Beginners

Wed, Jan 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

County Park Library - Salon

New to iPhone and want to master the basics? This five-week course will help you feel confident with the technology in no time! This class is for Apple iPhone users only (no Android, no iPad). (Ages 18+)

2026 Vision Board Workshop - January 7 Session

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Transform your 2026 goals into an interactive bingo-inspired vision board! All workshops are identical- kindly register for one only to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 08, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Seniors' Coffee Chat

Thu, Jan 08, 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. Ages 55+

Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

County Park Library - Children's area

Join us 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Drop-in. For new and experienced knitters aged 55+, you are welcome to join the Wit Knits. We gather weekly to knit (and crochet). Share stories and laughs with fellow group members while you work.

Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Drop in and make a footprint or handprint craft with your baby! Stay for stories, songs, lap rhymes, and social time with other parents and caregivers. For babies 0-12 months

Blissful Beading

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 7:30pm

County Park Library - Outreach Table

Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!

Game On! with the interactive projector

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 7:45pm

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!

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 09, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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, Jan 09, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Visit us 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.

Sat, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 10, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sat, Jan 10, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Indigenous Painting Event: Art, Story, and Connection

Sat, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Join us for an inspiring Indigenous Paint Social - an afternoon of creativity, culture, and connection.

Registration opens Saturday, December 27 2025 at 9:30am

Sun, Jan 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.

Sun, Jan 11, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sun, Jan 11, 12:30pm - 4:45pm

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!

Mon, Jan 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.

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Baby and Me Storytime

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Fireside Seating

Join local chess enthusiasts for a welcoming, low-pressure drop-in Chess Club. Improve your concentration and problem-solving skills while enjoying friendly games with other players. All ages and skill levels; boards provided.

Fandom Art Night

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Mary JL Black - Commons

Help us redecorate the youth area at MJLB by creating art based off of your favourite book, show, or video game. Grades 7-12

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Tue, Jan 13, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 7:45pm

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!

Hip-Hop In The North

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Learn to write and produce your own hip hop music with songwriting and beat production specialist Nolan Schmerk (AKA Solomon) at weekly drop-in workshops where you’ll explore building beats, writing rhymes, sampling, deejaying, battling and more.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 14, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Apple Express - Maps

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

County Park Library - Salon

Can’t commit to a five-week how-to-use-your-device course? Try a topic-specific mini course instead! Learning how to use these apps will make your Apple experience more valuable. iPhone and iPads welcomed. (Ages 18+)

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:30am

Baby and Me Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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.

iPhone for Beginners

Wed, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

County Park Library - Salon

New to iPhone and want to master the basics? This five-week course will help you feel confident with the technology in no time! This class is for Apple iPhone users only (no Android, no iPad). (Ages 18+)

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 15, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

County Park Library - Children's area

Join us 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Drop-in. For new and experienced knitters aged 55+, you are welcome to join the Wit Knits. We gather weekly to knit (and crochet). Share stories and laughs with fellow group members while you work.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Looking to get out of the house and mingle? Enjoy refreshments and new friends! Event limited to adults 50+

Blissful Beading

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 7:30pm

County Park Library - Outreach Table

Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!

Game On! with the interactive projector

Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 7:45pm

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!

Drop In Beading

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Waverley Library - IKC

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive drop-in beading program celebrating Indigenous traditions and artistry.

Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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!

Sat, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 17, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Thunder Bay Repair Café

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Toss it? No way! Do you have a broken household item? Our volunteer Fixers will show you how to fix it for free! We accept small appliances, electronics, clothes, jewelry, computers and more. Registration opens January 3 on tbayrepaircafe.org

Sun, Jan 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.

Sun, Jan 18, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sun, Jan 18, 12:30pm - 4:45pm

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!

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Mon, Jan 19, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waverley Library - Auditorium

A school readiness program for children ages 3 and 4 to attend on their own while caregivers remain nearby in the Library. Caregiver participation is required for the craft and play portions of the program.

Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:30am

Baby and Me Storytime

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Afternoon at the Movies - Back to the Future

Mon, Jan 19, 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! Light snacks provided; bring your own chair cushion for extra comfort.

Mon, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Fireside Seating

Join local chess enthusiasts for a welcoming, low-pressure drop-in Chess Club. Improve your concentration and problem-solving skills while enjoying friendly games with other players. All ages and skill levels; boards provided.

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Tue, Jan 20, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waverley Library - Auditorium

This program is for children ages 24 months up to 3 years of age with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs and rhymes, crafts and other activities, with time for play and socialization.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:30am

Family Storytime

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Tue, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 7:45pm

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!

Hip-Hop In The North

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Learn to write and produce your own hip hop music with songwriting and beat production specialist Nolan Schmerk (AKA Solomon) at weekly drop-in workshops where you’ll explore building beats, writing rhymes, sampling, deejaying, battling and more.

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Join us for talks about travel from a different perspective: traveling as a solo senior female with Brigitte K, traveling for medical reasons with Chelsea M. and Noreen D., and travelling the far reaches of the Canadian north with John Dunn.

Wed, Jan 21, All day

Available at all branches

Available on the third Wednesday of the month at all Library branches, Spice Club packages contain a spice sample and an information brochure with recipes and book recommendations! Pick up is first-come, first-served with a limit of one per person.

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Wed, Jan 21, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waverley Library - Auditorium

This program is for children ages 24 months up to 3 years of age with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs and rhymes, crafts and other activities, with time for play and socialization.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:30am

Baby and Me Storytime

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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.

iPhone for Beginners

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

County Park Library - Salon

New to iPhone and want to master the basics? This five-week course will help you feel confident with the technology in no time! This class is for Apple iPhone users only (no Android, no iPad). (Ages 18+)

High School Musical 20th Anniversary Party

Wed, Jan 21, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of High School Musical with us! Wear red and watch the movie (singing along encouraged) while making a personalized felt pennant flag. What team? Wildcats!!

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 9:30am

Adult Book Bags - Fantasy

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Available at all branches

Explore a world filled with dragons, fae, or magic with this fantasy-themed book bag! Select your book format and pickup branch and we’ll prepare a book bag with a selection of books that match the monthly theme.

Registration opens Thursday, January 8 2026 at 9:00am

Letter to my Future Self

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Available at all branches

A lot can happen in a year! Write a letter to yourself and have us mail it back to you in December 2026. Register starting Jan 2 at 9:30 am and pick up a packet from the branch of your choice between January 22 - 26.

Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 9:30am

Bedtime Kit for Kids

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Available at all branches

Got the winter blues? Make the long nights easier with Bedtime Kits for Kids! Enjoy books (signed out to your library card), activities, and a craft all about evenings & bedtime. For ages 2-10.

Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 9:30am

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waverley Library - Auditorium

A school readiness program for children ages 3 and 4 to attend on their own while caregivers remain nearby in the Library. Caregiver participation is required for the craft and play portions of the program.

Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:30am

Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

County Park Library - Children's area

Join us 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Drop-in. For new and experienced knitters aged 55+, you are welcome to join the Wit Knits. We gather weekly to knit (and crochet). Share stories and laughs with fellow group members while you work.

Blissful Beading

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 7:30pm

County Park Library - Outreach Table

Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!

Game On! with the interactive projector

Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 7:45pm

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!

Indigenous Author Series: Lynda Banning & Lyne Soramaki

Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Thanks to the K.M. Hunter Foundation, the Thunder Bay Public Library is excited to host Lynda Banning and Lyne Soramaki, who will be reading from their book Migizi and Giniw's important journey : niish migizi bimisewin.

Registration opens Thursday, January 8 2026 at 9:30am

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 23, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Fri, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

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.

Game On! with the interactive projector

Fri, Jan 23, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Visit us 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.

Drop in Beading

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Brodie Library - IKC

Drop in beading sessions! No experience necessary

Retirement Explorers

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Mary JL Black

Drop-in. Retirement Explorers are a group of retirees who pursue active recreation options. Retirees and soon-to-be retirees are welcome to attend. This program is offered in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay Recreation and Culture Division.

Sat, Jan 24, 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.

Sat, Jan 24, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 4:45pm

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!

Sun, Jan 25, 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.

Sun, Jan 25, All day

Waverley Library - Children's area

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

Sun, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 4:45pm

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!

Off-Book Improv

Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Waverley Library - Auditorium

Unlock your inner comedian! Tired of over thinking? Want to laugh more and stress less? Join our improv class, where quick thinking, creativity, & fun take center stage! No scripts. No pressure. Just play, connect, and discover your spontaneous side

Registration opens Sunday, January 11 2026 at 9:30am

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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