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Join us and the folks from CBC Radio to watch the final Canada Reads debate and see who will be crowned 2026’s champion. Light refreshments will be provided. Admittance guaranteed to the first 50 attendees.
During the event, enter to win a complete set of the Canada Reads 2026 shortlist books- the winner will be announced at the end of the evening!
The Canada Reads 2026 picks are:
Keep up with everything Canada Reads on the CBC website.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Drop-in | Community Building |
Today's hours
We're open 9:30AM to 8:00PM
| Mon, Feb 23 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Feb 24 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Feb 25 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Feb 26 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Feb 27 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 01 | 12:30PM to 5:00PM |
Located in Westfort, Mary JL Black hosts programs for all ages and features sunny study tables, fireplace seating, and a reading garden.
We acknowledge that the City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We also recognize the contributions made to our community by the Métis people.