The holidays are done, and the house seems empty without the colourful decorations. The first of January is full of … More
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The "@ Your Library" Column appears in the Sunday edition of the Chronicle Journal newspaper. The Column is written by staff at the Thunder Bay Public Library. The columns are republished on this blog to help us share our writing with a broader audience, and provide our readers with a forum for feedback.
Our 2007-2017 articles are available on our blog, http://tbplatyourlibrary.blogspot.com/
When Giving is the Gift
This year, like no other, has tested our collective will, generosity and conscience. We know that there are many suffering … More
Ukrainian Folk Tales
My household celebrates Ukrainian Christmas with many of the traditional twelve dishes on Ukrainian Christmas Eve, including meatless-borscht, perogies, and … More
Celebrating Christmas 2020
With less than a month to go before Christmas, excitement is growing while at the same time we’re aware that … More
Wartime Reads with the Thunder Bay Public Library
On November 11 we marked another Remembrance Day. This year was a particularly tough one because we couldn’t stand together … More
New Picture Book Choices
Despite all the challenges children are facing in today’s world, one thing is still a constant: Thunder Bay Public Library … More
Mercury in Retrograde: Let’s find out what that means!
The stars hold mystery and truth for many people – myself being one of them. I grew up wanting to … More
Graphic Novel Spotlight – LGBTQ+ Graphic novels
One of the great things about LGBTQ+ graphic novels is that they can defy stereotypes. An excellent example is the … More
Celebrating Public Library Week
While October is Canadian Library Month in the country, the third week of October is celebrated as Ontario Public Library … More
Massey Lectures
The 2020 Massey Lecture is going to be presented soon! Due to the covid-19 pandemic, this year’s lecture will be … More
