Finding a good book to read can be a challenge, but your Library is here to help! Our friendly staff are happy to offer suggestions, and help you use some handy resources to find your next favourite book. One way we do this is to ask what you have liked about books you have enjoyed... Continue Reading →
Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe
One of my fondest memories that I look upon with true nostalgia is my mother taking myself and brother on our weekly trip to the used book store on the corner of May and Miles. But we weren’t there for books, we were there for comics. Once in the store’s comic book section, it was... Continue Reading →
A Measure of Darkness by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman
A Measure of Darkness by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman Going into the family business is traditional but when your parent is a bestselling author, living up to the public’s expectations as a writer can be daunting. While a number of children of authors have become authors themselves; including Martin Amis (son of Kingsley),... Continue Reading →
Lacrosse
For the younger reader, the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) has a variety of materials available about the sport of lacrosse. For children not that familiar with the game, both For the Love of Lacrosse and Lacrosse in Action have good summaries of the basics. For the Love of Lacrosse is a great starting point,... Continue Reading →
Globe & Mail Bestsellers-Non-Fiction-November, 2019
November 23, 2019 1. Me, Elton John Music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life. 2. Scotty, Ken Dryden A Hockey Life Like No Other 3. Finding Chika, Mitch Albom A devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it means to be a family. 4. Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell A powerful examination of... Continue Reading →
Globe & Mail Bestsellers-Fiction-November 2019
November 23, 2019 1. The Testaments, Margaret Atwood The wait is over. 2. The Guardians, John Grisham They killed one lawyer twenty-two years ago, and they will kill another one without a second thought. 3. The Family Upstairs, Lisa Jewell Page-turning look inside one family's past. 4. The Institute, Stephen King The most riveting and... Continue Reading →
‘From Here’ Music Festival
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the City of Thunder Bay. TBPL is a member of the City’s 50th Anniversary organizing committee and is planning a number of events to celebrate this significant milestone. The ‘From Here’ Music Festival will inspire today’s musically inclined youth to add to Thunder Bay’s vibrant... Continue Reading →
Find the books you love with Readers Advisory!
One of my favourite parts of my job is finding a new book for a fellow bookworm, or what we library folk call Readers Advisory. The library has many resources for helping you find your new favourite title or author. Each library has binders that have pages upon pages of suggestions. If you can’t find... Continue Reading →
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