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Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz
2025-09-13 14:30:00 2025-09-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz Join us for an all-ages, family-friendly storytime and crafting session of wonder and whimsy with Mz Molly and Friendz! Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Saturday, September 13
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-13 14:30:00 2025-09-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz Join us for an all-ages, family-friendly storytime and crafting session of wonder and whimsy with Mz Molly and Friendz! Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

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!

This all-ages, family-friendly storytime and crafting session is an interactive, joy-filled celebration of diversity and acceptance, where stories come to life with glittering energy and crafts spark creativity. Come laugh, create and celebrate in a safe, welcoming space where everyone belongs.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Early Literacy | Drop-in |

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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 11 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Fri, Aug 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.
Registration is open for Rockin' Reptile Kits for Kids
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Available at all branches
Go to Aug 28 on the calendar to register Turtles, lizards, and snakes - oh my! If you are interested in any of these creatures, you are sure to love a Rockin' Reptiles kit featuring books (signed out on your Library card), activities, and a craft.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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, Aug 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.
Registration is open for Rockin' Reptile Kits for Kids
Sat, Aug 16, All day
Available at all branches
Go to Aug 28 on the calendar to register Turtles, lizards, and snakes - oh my! If you are interested in any of these creatures, you are sure to love a Rockin' Reptiles kit featuring books (signed out on your Library card), activities, and a craft.
Play Day - Mary JL Black
Sat, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 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.
Monstera Dish Clay Workshop
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Make an air-dry clay trinket dish shaped like a Monstera plant leaf!
Registration is now closed
Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz
Sat, Aug 16, 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!
Registration is open for Rockin' Reptile Kits for Kids
Sun, Aug 17, All day
Available at all branches
Go to Aug 28 on the calendar to register Turtles, lizards, and snakes - oh my! If you are interested in any of these creatures, you are sure to love a Rockin' Reptiles kit featuring books (signed out on your Library card), activities, and a craft.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Mon, Aug 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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest - Join in all summer long!
Mon, Aug 18, 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!
Ready Set Kindergarten! - Starting School Expo
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us for a fun-filled morning! Explore a real school bus, partake in school-themed arts and crafts, and meet representatives from various community groups and organizations to help you and your child get ready for kindergarten.
Storytime on a School Bus
Mon, Aug 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
This event is full
Storytime on a School Bus
Mon, Aug 18, 10:45am - 11:10am
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.
This event is full
Baby and Me Storytime - County Park
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Storytime on a School Bus
Mon, Aug 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.
Sing with Mr B Concert
Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Come one, come all and sing along to the music show! Mr. B is a local teacher and long-time musician who loves writing children's music. All ages are welcome and dancing is encouraged as we sing and learn through music together!
Cancelled
Tween Scene
Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black
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, Aug 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.
YOUth Summer Reading Game - Join in all summer long!
Tue, Aug 19, 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)
Discovery Club - Waverley
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Rescheduled
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, August 19, 4:15pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black
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!
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Aug 19, 4:15pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black
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!
Western Starry Night Paint Along Workshops - August 19 Workshop
Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Create a Van Gogh-inspired painting with a western twist! Please register for one session only to allow others the opportunity to attend.
Registration is now closed
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Aug 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.
Family Storytime - County Park
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Thu, Aug 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.
Family Storytime - Waverley
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 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.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 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.
Play Day - Waverley
Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 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.
Adult Summer Reading Quest - Join in all summer long!
Mon, Aug 25, 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!
Baby and Me Storytime - County Park
Mon, Aug 25, 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 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Mon, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Bring a friend or meet new ones for an afternoon watching a great film on the big screen! Enjoy Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), a comedy/adventure starring Bill Murray and both a parody and homage to Jacques Costeau.
Farming Fun
Mon, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mary JL Black - Community Program Room
Stop by the Library to see some fantastic farming machines: a Tractor and a Baler! Come inside after you’ve checked them out for a craft and scavenger hunt. Please be advised: cancellation may occur, please check our website for updates!
Cookbook Club
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary JL Black
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.
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Tue, Aug 26, 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 - Join in all summer long!
Tue, Aug 26, 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)
Play Day - County Park
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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.
Game On! with the interactive projector
Tue, Aug 26, 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!
Discovery Club - Mary JL Black
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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 Prints
Wed, Aug 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Pickup: Surprise Book Bundles
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Available at all branches
Unsure of what to read next? Register for the Monthly Book Bag and a specially selected bag of books will be waiting for you to pick up. Choose your genre and location, and we'll do the rest. If no genre is noted we will surprise you!
Pickup: Rockin' Reptile Kits for Kids
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Available at all branches
Turtles, lizards, and snakes - oh my! If your child is interested in any of these creatures, they are sure to love a Rockin' Reptiles kit featuring books (signed out on your Library card), activities, and a craft. Pickup for kits Aug 28-30.
This event is full
Cancelled
Little Sprouts Seed Kits - Lettuce
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Available at all branches
Inspire little ones in your family with a love of gardening! This children’s version of our lettuce-themed garden kit includes seeds, growing instructions, lettuce-centric recipes, and activity sheets. Pickup for kits begins July 24 - July 26.
Cancelled
Green Thumb Seed Kits - Lettuce
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Cancelled
Wet Your Plants Seed Kits - Lettuce
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 8:00pm
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 August 28 through August 30.
Play Day - County Park
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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: Surprise Book Bundles
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Available at all branches
Unsure of what to read next? Register for the Monthly Book Bag and a specially selected bag of books will be waiting for you to pick up. Choose your genre and location, and we'll do the rest. If no genre is noted we will surprise you!
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 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: Surprise Book Bundles
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Available at all branches
Unsure of what to read next? Register for the Monthly Book Bag and a specially selected bag of books will be waiting for you to pick up. Choose your genre and location, and we'll do the rest. If no genre is noted we will surprise you!
Play Day - Waverley
Sat, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Discovery Club
Wed, Sep 03, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Discovery Club
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Discovery Club
Fri, Sep 05, 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
Fri, Sep 05, 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!
Discovery Club
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
Play Day
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
Play Day
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium Back
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.
Discovery Club
Sun, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 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!
YOUth Knitters
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Available at all branches
Knit or crochet hats or scarves for those in need to earn volunteer hours.
Discovery Club
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Baby and Me Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 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
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Mary JL Black
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!
Discovery Club
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
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+) Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Discovery Club
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Seniors' Coffee Chat
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Baby Prints
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Wit Knits
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Alpha Court Walk-In
Thu, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Brodie Library - Study Room
A social worker from Alpha Court is available to connect visitors with resources for mental health, addictions and housing.
Blissful Beading
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Orange Medicine Pouch Workshop
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waverley Library - IKC
Join us in making orange medicine pouches to honour Residential School survivors, their families, and their communities. All supplies are provided so register today!
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club
Fri, Sep 12, 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
Fri, Sep 12, 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!
Orange Medicine Pouch Workshop
Fri, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brodie Library - IKC
Join us in making orange medicine pouches to honour Residential School survivors, their families, and their communities. All supplies are provided
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:30am
Discovery Club
Sat, Sep 13, 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.
Tecky Brains: Chomp the Cheese - Game with Your Face!
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Make a fun and interactive cheese-chomping game where your face is the controller! We’ll use Scratch Lab (block-based coding) and face-tracking AI to bring your game to life. No experience needed! Presented by program partner Tecky Brains Canada.
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:30am
Play Day
Sat, Sep 13, 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.
Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz
Sat, Sep 13, 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!
Family Movie - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Sat, Sep 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Join us for a free screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009, rated G). We’ll bring the popcorn!
Discovery Club
Sun, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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!
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