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Board Game Café
2025-09-23 17:30:00 2025-09-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Board Game Café Explore the Library’s board game collection during our Board Game Café! Challenge your friends (and make new ones) to a game of Bananagrams, Dutch Blitz, and more! Light snacks provided. Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

Tuesday, September 23
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 17:30:00 2025-09-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Board Game Café Explore the Library’s board game collection during our Board Game Café! Challenge your friends (and make new ones) to a game of Bananagrams, Dutch Blitz, and more! Light snacks provided. Mary JL Black - Community Program Room

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 Bananagrams, Dutch Blitz, and more! Light snacks provided.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-in | Crafts, Hobbies, and Games |

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

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 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

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!
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 or cold? Visit our air conditioned and heated 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!
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!
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black
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
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
Cancelled
Baby and Me Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mary JL Black
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
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.
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.
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.
Alpha Court Walk-In
Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Brodie Library - Study Room
Connect with resources for mental health, addictions and housing.
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.
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.
Play Day
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Need a break from the heat or cold? Visit our air conditioned and heated 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.
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
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!
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!
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!
Discovery Club
Mon, Sep 15, 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 15, 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 16, 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 16, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black
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.
Spice Club
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Discovery Club
Wed, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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
Baby and Me Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Discovery Club
Wed, Sep 17, 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 18, 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.
Wit Knits
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
County Park Library - Outreach Table
Drop in and relax while you create beaded trinkets, necklaces, keychains, and more!
Page Turners Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Waverley Library - Auditorium
Wanting to become more involved in your community? Or looking for volunteer opportunities to complete your community service hours needed for school? Come to TBPL and help young readers build confidence in their literacy skills.
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Game On! with the interactive projector
Fri, Sep 19, 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 20, 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 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mary JL Black - Commons
Need a break from the heat or cold? Visit our air conditioned and heated 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 21, 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 21, 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!
Discovery Club
Mon, Sep 22, 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 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary JL Black
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 - Photos
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. (Ages 18+) Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 9:30am
Board Game Café
Tue, Sep 23, 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 Bananagrams, Dutch Blitz, and more! Light snacks provided.
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