“Stories from the Lakehead: World War One Obituaties and Death Notices”

Library programs and services .... May - August 2015

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The Library has set up a makerspace at Waverley in partnership with volunteers from Ohmbase, the Innovation Centre and the Community Economic Development Commission. It’s located downstairs, right next to the elevator. There are currently three 3D printers in the space, including a professional model!

We are also investigating vinyl printers, laser cutters and general carpentry equipment for future purchase. In addition, we’re exploring ways to offer sewing equipment, Minecraft, Lego sets, robotics,

of 2015.

Drop by the makerspace for a demonstration of 3D printing Monday through Friday, from 1 pm until closing time.

Drop by the Makerspace for a Demo!

Tear Down TuesdaysWaverley MakerspaceTuesdays @ 5:30 pm

Join us for Tear Down Tuesdays - learn how to open things up and see how they work, including common household items andelectronic devices.

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partnerships

Pateman’s PicksRead and recommended by your Chief Librarian:

The Buried Giant by Kazuo IshiguroAs Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan BradleyDead Wake by Erik LarsonH Is For Hawk by Helen MacdonaldThe Last Asylum by Barbara TaylorThe Handsome Man’s De Luxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith John Pateman, Chief Librarian/CEO

CEO UpdatePartnerships are becoming more and more important at TBPL. Partnerships are important because they are a great way of sharing resources and working together to achieve mutual outcomes. Partnerships are also excit-ing because they enable the Library to do things which we cannot do by ourselves - either because we don’t have the time and money, or we do not have the capac-ity and skills. Makerspaces are a great example of this new way of working. Makerspaces are, as their name suggests, spaces where things are made. They are an opportunity for the community to come together and exchange ideas and put them into action. This could range from building Lego, repairing clothes, designing complex software, or building robots. There is no limit to what a makerspace can do, other than the imaginations of those involved in it. We are very proud and pleased to have partnered with Ohmbase (who were previously located at Hillcrest) to create a makerspace at Waver-ley Library. Please drop by and say hello the next time you are in Waverley. The makerspace is located on the

-ing window into the makerspace at all the cool equip-ment or, better still, go in and make something! Through makerspaces we are turning our strategic direction Innovation and Change into a reality.

“Makerspaces are, as their name suggests, spaces where things are made. They are an

opportunity for the community to come together and exchange ideas and put them into action.”

wide range of organizations in Thunder Bay is the

War. Their story is told in the collections held by the Library, the Museum, City Archives, Aviation Heritage Centre, Lakehead University, Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Legions and Military Museum. We are

sharing resources through a website - hosted by TBPL @ www.tbpl.ca - and we want to make this a commu-

will continue until the 100th anniversary of the Armi-stice in November 1918 and will help to deliver on our Lifelong Learning agenda. We are in conversation with the Innovation Centre and the Community Economic Development Commission to create Business Incubators in our two main librar-ies. The idea is that entrepreneurs will be able to grow their businesses in partnership with TBPL, sharing our resources and links with the community and helping us to grow our business at the same time. We are constantly exploring ways to boost visits to our libraries and increase physical circulation. This is one of the rea-sons why we have introduced self check technology - to release staff for higher value work and to enable quality interactions with Library patrons and the wider commu-

around nurturing the Local Economy.

-lection - of local, provincial, national and international

the next copy of this newsletter. Until then, please feel

come forward with other partnership suggestions. We

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Inspire Grow ConnectNew Multi-Function CopiersNew photocopiers have been installed at all Library locations and offer these options and more:

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The Thunder Bay Public Library will also be implement-ing a new computer and print management system this fall.

Thunder Bay Share Your Stories!

new feature called Community Contributions. This allows YOU to upload historical photos, documents, or stories and add your perspective to the historical land-scape of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario. Contact Jesse at 624-4203 with any questions or to learn more about the topic of crowdsourcing local history.

Wednesday, July 8@ Brodie 1 pm - 2:30 pmIn front of City Hall

Thursday, July 23@ Mary J.L. Black 1 pm - 2:30 pmParking lot

Wednesday, August 12@ Waverley 1 pm - 2:30 pmParkette across the street

Saturday, September 12 @ County Park 1 pm - 2:30 pmGrand Opening Day & Community PicnicHallway in front of new Library location

Join us this summer for Community Picnics! Free neighbourhood fun - featuring entertainment, food, crafts Zoose the Moose and more! Each picnic in July and August will be followed at 2:30 pm by a fun and entertaining puppet show. In the event of rain, picnics will be moved inside the Library

community picnics

Self Checkout UnitsSelf checkout units have now been installed at the Brodie and Waverley Resource Libraries. When the new branch at County Fair Mall opens at the end of June, it will also feature self checkout technology. Self checks will be coming to the Mary J.L. Black Branch Library in the next few months as well.

Self check units are being installed to free up staff from

to assist the community with their more complex library needs. Staff will also have more time to do outreach, programming in the community and to participate in community development initiatives. The self checks are

be) lost as a result of this new technology.

County Park Branch Library is Moving!The new location of the County Park Branch Library (still in the County Fair Mall) will open at the end of June.

The Library is planning to equip and furnish the branch during May and June, with a goal of closing for only one week - between June 22nd and June 28th. This week will allow staff to move collections to the new location and get organized.

Visit us at the new location starting Monday, June 29! A grand opening event, featuring a community picnic, is being planned for Saturday, September 12.

Use the main mall entrance, facing Dawson Road, to visit the new library! We look forward to seeing you at our newly transformed library branch!

we’re moving


CDsSound & Color by Alabama ShakesSingsRebel Heart by MadonnaStrangers to Ourselves by Modest MouseKintsugi by Death Cab for CutieBlow up the Moon by Blues TravelerComing Forth by Day by Cassandra WilsonBetter Than Home by Beth HartTrackerLost and Found by Buena Vista Social Club

DVDsTaken 3UnbrokenWildThe Imitation GameLand of StormsThe PhysicianAntarctica: A Year on IceBeing MortalThe Book of NegroesIf You Don’t I Will

Books*

May ReleasesBlueprints by Barbara DelinskyThe Enemy Inside by Steve MartiniThe President’s Shadow by Brad Meltzer

June ReleasesCash LandingA Paris Affair by Tatiana de RosnayFinders Keepers by Stephen King

July ReleasesBadlands by C.J. BoxThe Naked Eye by Iris JohansenBroken Promise by Linwood Barclay

August ReleasesSpeaking in Bones by Kathy ReichsSecondhand Souls by Christopher MooreWoman with a Secret by Sophie Hannah

*The Library orders items months in advance of the

been received.

new stuff

Family & Children’s DVDsAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayBattle for the BookBig Hero 6

The Penguins of MadagascarThe Pirate FairyPlanes: Fire and RescueStar Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

You may place a hold on any new title and have it sent to the Library location of your choice. Holds may be placed over the phone, in person or from our website at www.tbpl.ca

AudiobooksAs Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan BradleyGray Mountain Keep Quiet by Lisa ScottolineLast One Home by Debbie MacomberObsession in Death by J.D. RobbPrivate Vegas by James PattersonProdigal Son by Danielle SteelA Spool of Blue Thread by Anne TylerSweetland by Michael CrummeyThrive

Suggestions for titles are always [email protected]

Reference Books UnchainedYou may have noticed recently while browsing the shelves at your Library that there are books marked as Reference mixed in with other titles. Traditionally those books were meant for in-house use only. Well, not anymore! All Reference books that are shelved with other circulating material are now available for borrowing.

REFERENCE


databases,classes &

trainingAncestry LE ClassesThese free, hands-on sessions are 1.5 hours long. Enrolment is limited. Register by calling 684-6815 or online at www.tbpl.ca / Get Involved / Online Calendar.

Ancestry LEThis class is an introduction to the Library’s online genealogy resource Ancestry Library Edition (LE). You must know how to use a computer and Internet browser to register for this class.Mary J.L. Black Commons June 9 @ 7 pm July 13 @ 2:30 pm

Ancestry LE AdvancedThis class goes beyond the introductory Ancestry LE class. You must know how to use the Ancestry LE database at a basic level already.Mary J.L. Black CommonsMay 14 @ 7 pm August 12 @ 2:30 pm

Genetic Genealogy WorkshopsMary J.L. Black Community Program Room7 pm - 8:30 pm

May 28 - Part One: This workshop is for those interested in learning how to use DNA. Clare Cook will overview the topic and discuss how YDNA and mitochondria DNA can be used to trace particular lines far back in time. Prior knowledge or experi-ence with genealogy is recommended.

June 11 - Part Two: In this workshop, Clare Cook introduces the extremely popular autosomal DNA test, shows how results can further multiple branches of your family

Part One workshop and prior experience with genealogy is recommended.

Register by calling 684-6815 or online at www.tbpl.ca / Get Involved / Online Calendar

iHelpWaverley Auditorium Mary J.L. Black Community Program RoomJune 8 @ 1 pm - 4 pm June 9 @ 1 pm - 4 pm

Do you need help with your iPad, iPod Touch, smart phone, tablet or eBook reader? Book an appointment for personalized, hands-on help to get to know your device with staff from the Thunder Bay Public Library, Chapters and Tbaytel. Contact Margaret at [email protected] or 345-8275 ext. 7251 to register.

One-to-One Computer CoachingCall 684-6815 to book your one hour appointment at Brodie or Waverley. All coach-ing sessions are held using Library equipment only. Library staff are available to assist you with:

pening an email account and learning the basics of using it.

ccessing information on the Internet.

ontacting friends or advertising your business on Facebook.

unting for library materials in our Library catalogue.

nvestigating the virtual collection and all the informative databases.

avigating through web pages and practicing using browsers.

rasping the use of the mouse and developing your mousing skills.

reating a document & basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word.


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Potala Meditation CircleWaverley AuditoriumMondays

May 25 @ 7 pmJune 22 @ 7 pmJuly 27 @ 6:30 pmAugust 24 @ 6:30 pm

Learn Tibetan-Buddhist meditation practices. For more information contact Dan Cox at [email protected]

eBook and Personal Technology HelpNeed extra help with your eBook reader or tablet? Contact Margaret at [email protected] or 345-8275 ext. 7251 to make an appointment for one-on-one help at your favourite Library location.

Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) MeetingsBrodie ReferenceWednesdays @ 7 pmMay 13 & June 10

[email protected] for more information.

Please note: there will be no summer meetings

Pole Walking PrimerMary J.L. Black Community Program RoomMay 12 @ 6:30 pm

Nordic walking poles add a great deal to your walking

taking to the street with poles. Pump up your walking routine! Please call 624-4206 to register or register online at tbpl.ca

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Casual Clerisy ClubWaverley AuditoriumTuesdays @ noon

May 12 - African themeJune 9 - A previously banned book (at Thunder Bay 55+ Centre)

Writers’ CircleWaverley AuditoriumWednesdays

May 27 @ 7 pm - Triple Threat, 2 Canucks and 1 YankJune 24 @ 7 pm - Life Stories & Biographies, Harvesting your LifeJuly 29 @ 6:30 pm - Characters under DevelopmentAugust 26 @ 6:30 pm - Exercising the Writers’ Muscle

The Writers’ Circle meets monthly on the last Wednesday to share ideas and support each other. Call Paul at 345-8513 for more information.

Ontario Naturally: Mike Grandmaison’s Ontario Book LaunchWaverley Auditorium Wednesday, May 20 @ 7 pm

Drawing from images in his new book Mike Grandmaison’s Ontario, Mike, an award-winning photographer from Sudbury, will discuss his experiences of traveling through his home province and capturing favourite and memorable images. Mike will also discuss techniques and approaches to photographing nature and share his thoughts about the natural world.

Waverley Evening Book ClubWaverley AuditoriumWednesdays @ 6:30 pm

May 20 June 17

Join the new evening book club at Waverley and have fun reading and discussing some great books. Please call Vania at 684-6814 or email [email protected]

MJLB Evening Book ClubMary J.L. Black Community Program RoomTuesdays @ 7 pm

May 19 June 16

and snacks included. Please call Helen at 345-8275 ext. 7300 or email [email protected] if you would like

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Be Inspired!

TBPL Off the Shelf - Interview with Lee ChambersLee Chambers is a screenwriter, director, producer and author. He’s also a professor for

The Pineville Heist, is scheduled to be released this fall. The novel he wrote based on The Pineville Heist’s screenplay was at the top of the Amazon.com thriller charts for four consecutive months in 2012.

Shauna Kosoris, a member of the Library staff, interviewed Lee Chambers recently. The full interview is available online at tbplofftheshelf.com (search Lee Chambers in the search box).


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June 5 - An Introduction to the World of Fly FishingLooking for a way to get outside and experience nature through a fun, reward-

offers that opportunity through personal solitude or experiencing nature at its best, while spending time with friends and family. Learn how to get started, the equipment, techniques and variety of opportunities for all skill levels, ages and interests.

Jump Into Summer - RETired TalksTalks of Interest to Retired Persons & Their Friends!Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room @ 1 pm

talks are free and are designed to encourage you to explore our glorious backyard in Thunder Bay!

June 12 - Cement Ponds and Swimming PoolsDiscover the public outdoor pools in Thunder Bay this summer! Join with oth-ers to share favourite places to swim in Thunder Bay. Learn about water workout classes and how you can make the most of a dip in a cement pond, pool or lake this summer. We will also discuss making an outdoor activity plan for the summer. Make this your summer to try something NEW! Presenter: Nancy Angus, Community Program Developer-Older Adults, City of Thunder Bay

June 19 - KaYAK it Up! An Introduction to KayakingEver wanted to kayak but didn’t know where to start? Join the folks from Wil-derness Supply and other avid kayakers, to learn the basics of how to rent or shop for a kayak, where to kayak in Thunder Bay, how to get lessons, stretches to help you limber up for the season and how to make your kayak accessible if you have hip, back or knee issues. You’ll also meet a great group of people that you may be able to kayak with! Presenter: Wilderness Supply staff and Marg McWhirter

June 26 - Inspiration on Film - Grey Ambition and Grey Glory

in Ontario.

Wit KnitsMary J.L. Black Community Program RoomThursdays @ 1:30 pmMay 7, 14, 21

a group that gets together to knit (or crochet). Along with knitting, share stories and laughs with fellow group members. For information please contact Nancy Angus at 684-2403.

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NFB Film Club (Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room @ 7 pm

Fort McMoney: The FilmTuesday, May 26

When the Fort McMoney documentary game went on-

version returns to Fort McMurray, Alberta, the world’s third largest oil reserve, to answer the question, is democracy oil-soluble? We meet Jim Rogers, a trapper and Fort McMurray native, who ran unsuccessfully in the most recent municipal election and has seen his tiny town experience a modern-day version of the gold rush.

Trick or Treaty?Tuesday, June 30

seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian govern-ment. By tracing the history of their ancestors since the signing of Treaty No. 9, they want to raise awareness about issues of concern to their people. With Indig-enous youth mobilizing in increasing numbers to put an end to inertia, Obomsawin gives those who refuse to surrender a chance to speak out.

Financial Planning

focused topic.

Week 1: Short-term Goals / Getting Started - creating a budget, managing debt, planning for emergencies &

Week 2: Moderate-term Goals - planning for education, purchasing a home & understanding mortgages, planning ahead for leisure activitiesWeek 3: Longer-term Goals - retirement planning and where to begin, preserving your estateWeek 4: Income & Asset Protection - the ins and outs of managing risk

Each week, relevant strategies related to cash management, insurance planning, investment planning, tax plan-ning and related government programs will be reviewed. Feel free to come prepared with questions that relate to

[email protected]

To register for these FREE one hour sessions, call 684-6815 or go online at www.tbpl.ca/getinvolved and click on Online Calendar.

Mary J.L. Black Community Program RoomWednesdays @ 1 pm

Week 1: May 13 Week 2: May 20 Week 3: May 27 Week 4: June 3

Waverley AuditoriumTuesdays @ 7 pm

Week 1: May 19Week 2: May 26Week 3: June 2Week 4: June 9

In a Human Library, people become the books and are ‘borrowed’ for short conversations. This type of library offers a unique opportunity to talk with people you might not otherwise meet. For more information contact [email protected] or call Barb at 684-6811.

Waverley Reference DepartmentSaturday, May 210:30 am - 3 pm

former NHL hockeyPLAYER

person who overcame an EATING DISORDER

WAR bride

VEGANperson living with aMENTAL ILLNESS

LGBTQ members of our community

WAR VETERANliving with PTSD

THE BOOKSHave a conversation with a:

family member affected BY SUICIDE

Presented in partnership with

International Festival of Authors (IFOA) will be returning in the fall. The date and featured authors will be posted on the Library website.


Read, Play, Make, Create. Have Fun!

Last year, this program inspired children to read over two million books! This year, we invite children ages 3 - 14 to register for a summer of reading, fun and creativity.

Register starting June 24 at any library location, in-person, online* at www.tbpl.ca or by phone. Visit the Library to receive a guidebook beginning July 8. Use it to track your reading. Visit the Library every week this summer to

There will be Border Cats tickets, Boston Pizza coupons, Mario’s Bowl passes and other prizes. Check out the TBPL Kids’ Space online for booklists and more program information!*To register online visit www.tbpl.ca / Get Involved / Online Calendar.the calendar when the program starts and choose the branch and age group that suits you.

Readers are Leaders One-on-one Reading Support!Children who have completed grades 1, 2 or 3 who need extra reading practice are matched with trained volunteer partners for weekly one-on-one reading support and individual attention. The one hour sessions also

kids.tbpl.ca/readersareleaders or pick up a form at the Brodie or Waverley Library. Email: [email protected]

The program runs weekly at Brodie and Waverley. You can choose Tuesday evening at Brodie (July 7 - August 25) or Wednesday evening at Waverley (July 8 - August 26) with a start time of 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm.

Volunteer ... we need you! For information about volunteering for this program call 624-4208 or 684-6816, go online, or visit Brodie or Waverley.

Hit the Books withthe Border CatsThe Thunder Bay Border Cats will have two players at each event, to read baseball themed books to children.

Waverley Auditorium

Brodie Storyhour Room

Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room

County Park - in the Mall

Don’t let your children experience the “summertime slide” in reading skills! Sign them up for Readers are Leaders. An independent study of children in this program last summer, by Scholar’s Education Centre, showed that the readers all kept reading at their grade level or improved by 1 or 2 levels by the end of the summer.


How to Reach Children’s Services: ........................624-4208

....................684-6816 .........345-8275 (7301)

.......................... ............kids.tbpl.ca

Key to the Asterisks*Pre-registration is required (beginning two weeks before program date, by phone, in person or online). To register online, go to the date on the calendar when the program starts.

**Tickets are required (pick up at the Library branch beginning two weeks prior to program).

No asterisks (*

Learn& Grow

WaverleyAuditorium

Clifford the Big Red Dog**Friday, June 12 @ 10:30 amPuppet Show (all ages)

It’s Storytime!Saturday, June 20 @ 10:30 amCelebrate Father’s Day by spending time together as a family at this drop-in storytime and craft. (all ages)

Duct-ivities* Monday, July 6 @ 2:30 pm

cool and functional duct tape belt or wal-let. There will be many different colours, patterns and ideas to choose from! (ages 6+)

Make Your Own Drum and Play It*Friday, July 10 @ 2 pm Join local artist and author Derek Khani. Come and feel the beat. (ages 4-12)

Princess Tea Party*Monday, July 13 @ 2:30 pmChildren are invited to come dressed in their favourite fancy clothing for a princess tea party! There will be stories, activities and a craft. Please inform staff of any food allergies at the time of regis-tration. (ages 3-6)

Shrinky Dinks!* Tuesday, July 21 @ 2:30 pmEverything old is new again! So we’re bringing back one of the most popular crafts from the 80’s: Shrinky Dinks! Use coloured markers to design incredible super shrinking plastic creations. (ages 7+)

Candy Pizza Party!*Tuesday, July 28 @ 2:30 pmNot allowed to play with your food at home? Then come to the library for some pizza making fun and make your very own edible candy pizza! Please inform staff of any allergies at the time of registration. (ages 6+)

DINO-MITE!* Tuesday, August 4 @ 2:30 pmDig for dinosaurs during a prehistoric storytime and make your very own dinosaur fossil! (ages 3-6)

Super Toondo*Monday, August 10 @ 2:30 pmCome dressed in your favourite super

stories! Create your own super hero comic book out of recycled graphic novels and comics! Your cartoons will become Supertoons! (ages 7+)

Craft Palooza! Monday, August 17 @ 2:30 pmA drop-in craft program where children help us recycle our surplus crafts, by trying a “little of this” and a “little of that.” (all ages)


Inspire & Create

Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room

The Gingerbread Girl**Friday, May 15 @ 2:30 pmPuppet show (all ages)

The Birthday Cake**Friday, June 12 @ 2:30 pmPA Day puppet show (all ages)

Your Own Work of Art*Tuesday, July 7 @ 2:30 pmCome and create your own graphic work of art on canvas. Using painter’s tape, acrylic paints and your imagination you will create your own masterpiece! (ages 6+)

Ice Painting*Tuesday, July 21 @ 2:30 pm

fun afternoon of ice cube painting outside in our enclosed garden space. We will work together to create a colourful cotton banner to display in the library. (ages 6+)

Healthy Pizzas with Veggies and Fruit*Tuesday, August 4 @ 2:30 pmCome in and make some healthy treats

tips, books and snacks you can learn about and make for your family. Please inform staff of any food allergies at time of registration. (ages 6+ )

Cartooning Fun and Tech-niques with John Tuokko!*Tuesday, August 18 - Learn to draw your favourite cartoon charactors! (ages 8+)

BrodieStory Hour Room

Princess Stinkytoes!**Saturday, May 23 @ 2:30 pmPuppet show (all ages)

Doctor Who for ALL Party!Saturday, July 11 @ 1 pm - 4 pm

family and drop-in for different events through the afternoon. Costume contest,

(family teams are welcome), and more! See page 17 for more information.

Scrumptious Sundaes!* Thursday, July 16 @ 2:30 pmA homemade ice cream treat made with your own two hands. Pile on the toppings

food allergies at time of registration. (ages 6 - 10)

Hands On: Art for All with Brian Holden*Thursday, July 30 @ 2:30 pmPaint a papier mache bowl to make your own work of art (ages 6+)

Superhero Training Academy!* Thursday, August 13 @ 2:30 pmCalling all Library Avengers! Come practice your super skills and complete challenges to be a hero like Iron Man, Captain America, Batman or Wonder Woman! (ages 4 - 10)

County ParkMall Hallway

Family Concert with the Campfire CrewTuesday, August 11 @ 2:30 pmConcert with Andrew Queen. (all ages)**

WaverleyMakerspace

Making Slime and GooFriday, July 17 @ 2:30 pm

Join volunteers from Ohmbase for some special activities. Pre-register by calling 684-6816. (ages 8+)


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Baby Time @ 10:30 amA drop-in literacy based storytime for babies from birth to 24 months combining stories, songs, lap rhymes and play! Your baby will learn the sounds and rhythm of language and its value. Instill an early love of reading and encourage socializa-tion in your baby! Siblings are welcome.

Waverley AuditoriumMondays: April 27 May 11 & 25

Brodie Story Hour RoomThursdays: April 30 - June 18

Read, Sing, Play!@ 10:30 amChildren and their family or caregivers

in storytime combining stories, songs, and rhymes with activities and time for play! Just drop in! Daycares welcome - please call a few days ahead.

Mary J.L. Black Community Program RoomMondays: June 1 & 15

Brodie Story Hour RoomTuesdays: April 28 - June 16

Waverley AuditoriumThursdays: April 30 - May 28

These sessions will help children to get ready for reading. Parents will also learn how they can help their child be ready for learning and school.

Reading, rhyming, singing, and talking - beginning from birth -

and language development, the foundations for all other learning. The results last a lifetime.

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Turtle Island TalesWaverley AuditoriumMay 9 @ 2:30 pmJune 4 @ 4 pmJune 6 @ 2:30 pm

A storytime for families and children of all ages by guest presenters from the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre. Traditional stories, songs & crafts! Just drop-in!

Let’s Play: Summer Storytime @ 10:30 amChildren and their family or caregivers

in storytime combining stories, songs, and rhymes with activities and time for play! Just drop in! Daycares welcome - please call a few days ahead.

Mary J.L. Black Community Program RoomMondays: July 6 - August 17 (no program on August 3)

Brodie Story Hour RoomTuesdays: July 7 - August 25

Waverley AuditoriumThursdays: July 2 - August 20

Brodie Children’s 624-4208 Waverley Children’s 684-6816 Mary J.L. Black 345-8275 ext. 7301

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Key to the Asterisks*Pre-registration is required (beginning two weeks before program date, by phone, in person or online). To register online, go to the date on the calendar when the program starts.

**Tickets are required (pick up at the Library branch beginning two weeks prior to program).

No asterisks (*

Brodie Story Hour RoomWednesdays @ 2:30 pm

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs**July 8 - Puppet show (all ages)

What’s Up the Coconut Tree?**July 15 - Puppet show (all ages)

Family Concert with MOTAM**July 22 - Family concert (all ages)

Charlie the Caterpillar**July 29 - Puppet show (all ages)

Laugh Out Loud with Bobo the Clown**August 5 - Family clowning show (all ages)

Gingerbread Girl**August 12 - Puppet show (all ages)

Waverley AuditoriumWednesdays @ 2:30 pm

The Grumpy Grandpas** July 8 - Family concert (all ages)

Wolf’s Chicken Stew**July 15 - Puppet show (all ages)

Rumpelstiltskin** July 22 - Puppet show (all ages)

Learn and Play Magic Show!**July 29 - Join Martin Wonderland, Charlotte the Writing Spider (who has a secret message for you) and Bob the Bookworm for picture fun, magic painting and Martin’s very own circus. (all ages)

NEW Puppet Show:The Gruff alo**August 5 - Puppet show (all ages)

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark**August 12 - Puppet show (all ages)

Mary J.L. BlackCommunity Program RoomThursdays @ 2:30 pm

Reptile Rob**July 9 - Join Reptile Rob and his furry and scaled friends for some reptilian fun! (all ages)

Frog Prince Continued**July 16 - Puppet show (all ages)

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig**July 23 - Puppet show (all ages)

The Wolf and the Enormous Turnip**July 30 - Puppet show (all ages)

Eric the Juggler**August 6 -items, with a lot of humour and audience interaction. (all ages)

Craft Palooza!August 13Drop-in to help us recycle our surplus crafts. A variety of crafts tables to work on! (all ages)

Summe r Family Fun Days


A Sincere Thanks to the Friends of the Library

volunteers who are dedicated to promoting and supporting public library service in Thunder Bay.

The group runs a used bookstore at Victoriaville Centre, which is man-aged and staffed solely by volunteers. They also have bingos, deliver books and other materials to library clients who are housebound, run special book sales and silent auctions and assist with Library displays, special events and more!

The activities of the group are managed by a small Executive Committee:

Kathie Johnson Sierra Trees-Turner Nadine Ellement (pictured at left)

Deb MakiDelina Hay

The Friends of the Library have been key supporters and donors to the Library for many years. The Mary J.L. Black Branch Library received $50,000 from the Friends over a three year period, while the capital campaign for the new County Park Branch Library has been supported with $60,000 from the Friends over the past three years.

The Board, Management and Staff of the Thunder Bay Public Library are very grateful for the support, hard work and dedication of all members of the Friends of the Library. The Friends are an inspiration to all of us - and we are humbled and appreciative of your efforts on behalf of the Library.

You’re Invited - Annual General MeetingMary J.L. Black Library - Thursday, May 14 @ 7 pm

undertake every year. It’s a very nice social evening as well - a chance to get to know some of the other members of the group. There will be door prizes, refreshments, a tour of the Library’s online resources, recognition gifts and more. Hope to see you there!

‘New’ Friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Visit the Friends of the Library Used Bookstore for great deals on used books.

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Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pmThursday: 10 am - 4 pm

Friday: 10 am - 4 pmSaturday: 10 am - 3 pm

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Victoriaville Mall

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Buck-a-Bag and Half Price sale!

Victoriaville Centre,Friends Used Bookstore

Specially priced items will also be on sale!


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Doctor Who for ALL Party!Brodie Story Hour RoomSaturday, July 111 pm - 4 pm

family and drop-in for different events through the afternoon: Costume

challenge (family teams are welcome), and more! Visit teens.tbpl.ca / Join In for more information or email Laura at [email protected] For all ages!

Young Feminists Conversation CornerSaturday June 6 @ 2:30 pmMary J.L. Black

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teens.tbpl.ca / Join In for more informa-tion.

Program Planning Pizza PartyWaverley AuditoriumTuesday, August 11 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Any and all ideas are welcome at this drop-in program! Come to brainstorm, eat pizza, and talk books, musical performances, writing, technology, crafting ... what sort of activities for teens should be happening at YOUR library? For ages 12-18.

Awesomely Feminist YA ReadsGlory O'Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King

by Hannah MoskowitzUnder a Painted Sky by Stacey LeeTomboy by Liz PriceBeauty Queens by Libba BrayThe DUFF by Kody Keplinger


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CAP PicksA Tale for the Time Being by Ruth OzekiThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. StedmanHHhH by Laurent BinetThe Map and the Territory by Michel HouellebecqThe Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard FlanaganWhere the Moon Isn’t by Nathan FilerThat Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson by Anne SebbThree Day Road by Joseph BoydenTai Pan by James ClavellThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Hundred Foot Journey by Richard MoraisThe Pie Place Cafe Cookbook by Kathy RiceIndian Horse by Richard WagameseIf I Fall, If I Die by Michael Christie (local author)The Valley of Amazement by Amy TanThe Botany of Desire by Michael PollanalterNatives by Drew Hayden TaylorThe Beardmore Relics by E.J. LavoieThe End of Food by Thomas F. Pawlick

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Stories from the LAKEHEADThunder Bay

Centennial Project

World War OneBeginning in May, the World War One

posting the Obituaries and Death Notices that appeared in the Fort William Daily-Times Journal and the Port Arthur News-Chronicle between 1914 and 1918 on a monthly basis. Throughout the remainder of the centennial, ‘new’ entries will appear each month one hundred years after they

Notices of those who were casualties during the war appeared in a number of ways in local newspapers from the region. A casualty during the war referred to a member of the armed forces lost to service through death, wounds, sickness, capture or if their whereabouts at the time of notice were unknown.

Often those who were wounded or sick appeared in long notices tied to a certain battle or summary of a period. Those

captured and/or killed in action were often

featured news articles. As the war progressed and, particularly after 1915, soldiers from the region found themselves increasingly at the front, the casualty lists grew. Newspapers informed the public in two main ways: Obituaries and Death Notices.

Obituaries are news articles that report the recent death of a person. They can recount the person’s life, cause of death, and other information. Over the centuries they have taken many forms, though

public interest after the First World War

newspapers began to print feature-length

they often take the form of a paid notice written by friends and relatives and are one of the most widely read sections of the paper.

Death Notices are much shorter in length, do not contain the biographical details found in obituaries and, often, contain the briefest of information. In some cases full-length obituaries would follow at a later date.

Interested in undertaking your own re-search, or looking for information on fam-ily members who were casualties during the war? The Thunder Bay Museum is currently digitizing the Book of Remem-brance, which is a complete list of those who lost their lives in the First World War. The Thunder Bay Public Library has Birth, Marriage, Death, Obituary and Social Notice Indexes available online at www.tbpl.ca / Research / Local History & Genealogy. For more informa-tion on this topic or to learn more about local efforts to remember the First World War, check out the World War One

www.tbpl.ca / Research / World War One.

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