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Puzzle Swap
2025-06-28 10:00:00 2025-06-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Puzzle Swap Redeem your puzzle swap coupons and pick up a new (to you) challenge! To participate, bring your old puzzle(s) to any of our locations to receive a swap coupon and then join us for this Swap Day program. Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Saturday, June 28
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-28 10:00:00 2025-06-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Puzzle Swap Redeem your puzzle swap coupons and pick up a new (to you) challenge! To participate, bring your old puzzle(s) to any of our locations to receive a swap coupon and then join us for this Swap Day program. Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Mary JL Black

Community Program Room

Redeem your puzzle swap coupons and pick up a new (to you) challenge! To participate, bring your old puzzle(s) to any of our locations to receive a swap coupon and then join us for this Swap Day program.

*Puzzles must contain all pieces and be in good condition. No children’s puzzles please. Any items remaining after the Swap will be donated or reused at our next swap.*

Don’t forget to check out our Puzzle Race!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Hobbies, and Games |

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

Today's hours

We're open 9:30AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jun 23 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

YOUth Subscription Book Boxes - Pickup
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is now available for these hand-selected library book boxes at your selected Library branch. Boxes can be picked up during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Sunday June 29. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Kids Subscription Book Bags
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is now available for these hand-selected library book boxes at your selected Library branch. Boxes can be picked up during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Sunday June 29. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Surprise Book Bundle
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Stuck in a reading rut? Try our Surprise Book Bundle! Think of it as a blind date with a book (or books) - select your format and pick up branch and we’ll do the rest. Registration for this program is closed.
Pickup: Summertime Kits
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Pickup is now available. Hurray! Summer is finally here! Time to enjoy the outdoors, by going outside and reading about it too! Pickup at your selected branch. Registration for this program is closed.
Pickup: Green Thumb Kit - Beans
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Saturday June 28. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Little Sprouts Kits - Beans
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Saturday June 28. Registration for this program is now closed.
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Fri, Jun 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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.
Play Day - Waverley
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
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.
YOUth Subscription Book Boxes - Pickup
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is now available for these hand-selected library book boxes at your selected Library branch. Boxes can be picked up during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Sunday June 29. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Kids Subscription Book Bags
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is now available for these hand-selected library book boxes at your selected Library branch. Boxes can be picked up during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Sunday June 29. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Surprise Book Bundle
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Stuck in a reading rut? Try our Surprise Book Bundle! Think of it as a blind date with a book (or books) - select your format and pick up branch and we’ll do the rest. Registration for this program is closed.
Pickup: Summertime Kits
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Pickup is now available. Hurray! Summer is finally here! Time to enjoy the outdoors, by going outside and reading about it too! Pickup at your selected branch. Registration for this program is closed.
Pickup: Green Thumb Kit - Beans
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Saturday June 28. Registration for this program is now closed.
Pickup: Little Sprouts Kits - Beans
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday June 26 through Saturday June 28. Registration for this program is now closed.
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Redeem your puzzle swap coupons and pick up a new (to you) challenge! To participate, bring your old puzzle(s) to any of our locations to receive a swap coupon and then join us for this Swap Day program.
Puzzle Race
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mary JL Black
Do you fancy yourself a puzzle pro? Test your skills in a puzzle race! Register to compete in a timed competition. The quickest group to complete their puzzle will win a prize. Competitors can work alone or bring friends (max 4 people per team).
Register
Tech Club
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library - Teen Space
An easy-going, non-structured meetup for kids and parents who want to support one another navigating modern technology. If it's something techie - we're here for it! For more info, contact Stephen Garstin at stephen@garstin.ca
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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Available at all branches
Read and walk your way through fantasy world this summer! Pick up a game board to track each day of reading and walking (or other outdoor activity) you complete. Return your completed board by September 5 to any Library branch to receive a prize!
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.
YOUth Summer Reading Game
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Available at all branches
Read books, earn a ballot, enter the draw! Pick up a reading challenge sheet from any Library branch to get started. Grand prize includes a $50 Indigo gift card, enamel pins, stickers, and more. Challenge sheets due back Sept 2. (Grades 7–12)
Register for the Sports & Games Kit for Kids!
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Available at all branches
Summer is here and that means more time to play! Sign up for a Sports & Games kit featuring books (signed out on your Library card), activities, and a craft all about various sports and games. Game on! Pickup for kits July 24-26.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:30am
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 - 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 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.
Baby Prints
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
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.
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
New venue Waverley Library - Auditorium Back
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.
Tech Club
Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium Front
An easy-going, non-structured meet up for kids and parents who want to support one another navigating modern technology.
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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Available at all branches
Read and walk your way through fantasy world this summer! Pick up a game board to track each day of reading and walking (or other outdoor activity) you complete. Return your completed board by September 5 to any Library branch to receive a prize!
Special event Public
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mary JL Black
This is a special event!
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
For 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.
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, just drop in!
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.
Spice Club
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Available at all branches
Available on the second 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.
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.
Tie Dye for Tweens
Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Kick off the summer with a creative DIY Tie Dye project. Bring your own shirt, tote bag, or piece of apparel that you wish to give a splash of color to! We'll have extra shirts available that can be upcycled as well. (Age 7+) Registration Required
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.
Registration for Little Sprouts Seed Kits - Carrots
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Available at all branches
Inspire little ones in your family with a love of gardening! This children’s version of our carrots-themed garden kit includes seeds, growing instructions, carrots-centric recipes, and activity sheets. Pickup for kits begins July 24 - July 26.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:30am
Registration for Green Thumb Seed Kits - Carrots
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Available at all branches
Register for our Green Thumb Kit and get inspired with a love of gardening! This teen version of our carrot-themed garden kit includes seeds, growing instructions, and simple carrot-centric recipes.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:30am
Registration for Wet Your Plants Seed Kits - Carrots
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 5:00pm
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. Pickup for kits begins July 24 - July 26.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:30am
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.
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!
Mini-Tikinagan Making Workshop
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waverley Library
Step into the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities with our immersive Mini-Tikinagan Workshop. This program offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about the traditional Indigenous cradleboard.
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 Back
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.
Tech Club
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library
An easy-going, non-structured meet up for kids and parents who want to support one another navigating modern technology.
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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Available at all branches
Read and walk your way through fantasy world this summer! Pick up a game board to track each day of reading and walking (or other outdoor activity) you complete. Return your completed board by September 5 to any Library branch to receive a prize!
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.
YOUth Summer Reading Game
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Available at all branches
Read books, earn a ballot, enter the draw! Pick up a reading challenge sheet from any Library branch to get started. Grand prize includes a $50 Indigo gift card, enamel pins, stickers, and more. Challenge sheets due back Sept 2. (Grades 7–12)
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.
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).
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 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.
Play Day - Waverley
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium Back
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 19, 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.
Tech Club
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library
An easy-going, non-structured meet up for kids and parents who want to support one another navigating modern technology.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Mon, Jul 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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Available at all branches
Read and walk your way through fantasy world this summer! Pick up a game board to track each day of reading and walking (or other outdoor activity) you complete. Return your completed board by September 5 to any Library branch to receive a prize!
Crafty Kids - Waverley
Mon, Jul 21, 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 21, 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 - Asteroid City (2023)
Mon, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library
Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! Check out Wes Anderson's Asteroid City (2023), a comedy/drama/romance rated 76% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mummy Pig's Baby Shower
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Ages 2 - 6. Peppa Pig’s Mummy has had a baby! Celebrate baby Evie with a storytime, craft, and activities.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Tue, Jul 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.
YOUth Summer Reading Game
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Available at all branches
Read books, earn a ballot, enter the draw! Pick up a reading challenge sheet from any Library branch to get started. Grand prize includes a $50 Indigo gift card, enamel pins, stickers, and more. Challenge sheets due back Sept 2. (Grades 7–12)
Family Storytime - Mary JL Black
Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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.
DIY Snakes and Ladders Board
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
County Park Library - Mall Space
Love playing board games? Now you can make one. Drop into the County Park Library to make your very own snakes and ladders game board! Dice provided but playing pieces not included. **while supplies last**
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Jul 22, 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!
Apple Express - Notes
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Jul 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.
Family Storytime - County Park
Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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.
Wicked Party
Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
We can’t all come and go by bubble, but we can come dressed in our best pink or green. Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Dance through life, defy gravity and explore the Worldful World of Oz at this Wicked party.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:30am
Pickup: Little Sprouts Seed Kits - Carrots
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
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Pickup: Green Thumb Seed Kits - Carrots
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
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Pickup: Sports & Games Kit
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday August 28 through Saturday August 30.
Register
Family Storytime - Waverley
Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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.
Seniors' Coffee Chat
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
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.
Crafty Kids - Mary JL Black
Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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!
Pickup: Little Sprouts Seed Kits - Carrots
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
Register
Pickup: Green Thumb Seed Kits - Carrots
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
Register
Pickup: Sports & Games Kit
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday August 28 through Saturday August 30.
Register
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Jul 25, 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 25, 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.
Pickup: Little Sprouts Seed Kits - Carrots
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
Register
Pickup: Green Thumb Seed Kits - Carrots
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday July 24 through Saturday July 26.
Register
Pickup: Sports & Games Kit
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Available at all branches
Pick up is available for these kits at your selected Library branch during Library open hours Thursday August 28 through Saturday August 30.
Register
Thunder Bay Repair Café
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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 July 12 on tbayrepaircafe.org
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Sat, Jul 26, 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.
Tech Club
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library - Teen Space
An easy-going, non-structured meet up for kids and parents who want to support one another navigating modern technology.
Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz
Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Join us for an all-ages, family-friendly storytime and crafting session of wonder and whimsy with Mz Molly and Friendz!
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