Programs and services at community hubs .... September - December 2018

September is Amnesty Month for Students Getting a library card and clearing up your account just got easier! Your library is committed to helping students succeed. We’ve made it easier than ever for students to get a library card. Library cards are now free for all students in elementary, secondary and post secondary school. To make the sign up process easier, students no longer need to provide proof of a address to get a library card - your home address AETS partnership 2 will be fi ne!

We will also be forgiving fi nes for all students during the month of September! Simply return any items that you have checked out on your current card, or arrange to replace the items (by talking to our staff), and all fi nes and other charges will be cleared! And, as long as materials are returned to the Library, even if they are a bit late, there will no late fees for elementary or secondary students going forward. IKC launch 5 We also have student membership packages for local schools. If you’re a teacher or school administrator who wants more information about library membership for your students, please call Ruth at 624-4206 or email her at [email protected]

For more information, please visit your neighbourhood community hub library. youth programs 12-16

Get Social with TBPL .... www.tbpl.ca/joinusonline aets partnership Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) Partnership AETS is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization, In collaboration with - Endzhi- celebrating its 21st year as part of a national network gkinoohmaading (Pic River) Private High School, AETS delivering an Indigenous Skills and Employment (ISET) is working co-operatively for the development of a Training Program. The objective of the national pro- skilled workforce through Secondary School gram and each of the regional agreement holders, is to Diploma credits (Land Based Fall 2018 Course and increase the participation of Indigenous Citizens in the others). Another partnership is with Leadership Thun- Canadian labour market. Within the North Superior Re- der Bay (LTB), for the delivery of an Aboriginal Youth gion, AETS delivers continuing education and training- focused community leadership program. The Dinow- to-employment programs which build capacity for First igehmin – Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program Nation citizens from the following nine communities, will be implemented based on the LTB model within the and sometimes beyond, under special circumstances: framework of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, the • Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (Lake Medicine Wheel, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effec- Ojibway) tive People. The program is designed to contribute • Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) to participant’s cultural, spiritual, mental, physical and • Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First emotional well-being. Nation) • Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First A new key partnership is between the Thunder Bay Nation) Public Library (TBPL) and AETS. This partnership will Most of the major facilities renewal, including eight new • Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (Gull Bay First Nation) enable AETS to accommodate its continued growth shared computer workstations, is complete at Waverley, • Michipicoten First Nation to empower the Anishinabek, and support the TBPL’s with some final touches expected to be done by mid- • Community Hub development, decolonization, relation- September. Please visit our website at www.aets.org • Pic Mobert First Nation ship building and facilities renewal at both Waverley for details and feel free to drop by in person to. Note • and Brodie. This partnership not only helps AETS in that after September 3, AETS is open to the public on the delivery of services, but also serves as an example weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The AETS Board of Directors has a vision to develop when it comes to inclusion and reconciliation. We trust the organization through various strategies, including that the recent Waverley renovation will result in an On behalf of the AETS Board of Directors and Staff, enhanced co-operation with local, regional and national experience that enables people to learn, grow and be we’re excited about the move as we settle into the partners. inspired. space. AETS has been graciously welcomed by the TBPL Board of Directors and Staff, and have already undertaken some internal meet and greet activities. AETS is looking forward to working collaboratively with the Library.

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Library staff and AETS staff have a little fun at a recent meet and greet.

John DeGiacomo, Executive Director [email protected]

2 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca anti-racism a priority Thunder Bay Anti-Racism and Inclusion Accord Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL), along with ten other TBPL recognizes, accepts and acknowledges that major organizations, signed a Thunder Bay Anti-Racism racism exists in Thunder Bay and at TBPL. Racism is and Inclusion Accord and announced a Coalition that based on power and access to resources. It divides us will commit to establish goals and report on successes and it is unacceptable. Racism is the problem and only a by working together to address racism and discrimina- strong anti-racism response is the answer. tion in our community. As a member of the Thunder Bay Coalition for Anti-Racism and Inclusion, TBPL commits Actions speak louder than words. TBPL is already taking to: action to decolonize the public library. We have entered •address racism against Indigenous and racialized into a partnership of shared power and resources with persons by setting short and long term goals to meet Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) the Calls to Action or recommendations of the Seven to create a Community Hub at Waverley Library. This Youth Inquest, the National Inquiry into will include an Elder in Residence and Indigenous Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Knowledge Centre. This demonstrates that, for TBPL, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission decolonization is a conscious act and not a metaphor. • support an ongoing process of truth and reconciliation It is a process of unlearning the settler colonial culture throughout TBPL and in our community by developing and practice of the public library. It is a sharing of space, and maintaining respectful relations with Indigenous power and resources because we are all Treaty people. We will each look inwards at our organizations, led by governments, organizations and individuals And it is a part of the TBPL Anti-Racism response to the communities we serve, to address systemic racism • report on our goals annually, beginning in June 2019 institutional racism. This response will focus on racism and eliminate barriers. As a Coalition we will: against Indigenous people, because that is clearly the • develop and maintain a Thunder Bay Anti-Racism major racism issue in Thunder Bay, but we will also Resource Guide to support the coordination of the address other forms of racism including racism against Accord visible minorities, Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. • meet our commitments by working collaboratively, We stand together with the other members of this both internally in our organizations and throughout the Coalition to challenge and tackle racism by holding John Pateman, Chief Librarian/CEO community ourselves and each other accountable. [email protected]

Pateman’s Picks Your Library Board Board Meetings Warlight by Michael Ondaatje Eleanor Ashe Members of the public are welcome at the monthly Full Disclosure by Beverley McLachlin Joan Duke Library Board meetings. If you have any special needs The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner Carol Grieve, Chair or want more details, please call 684-6803 at least one Calypso by David Sedaris Kathryn Hantjis week prior to the meeting. Lands of Lost Borders Pat Johansen by Kate Harris Margaret MacLean ● September 13 - Waverley Resource Library I Am, I Am, I Am Jane Todd, Vice Chair ● October 11 - Mary J.L. Black Library by Maggie O’Farrell Richard Togman ● November 8 - Mary J.L. Black Library Councillor Joe Virdiramo ● December 13 - Waverley Resource Library John Pateman, Secretary/Treasurer

A new Library Board will be appointed by City Council after the municipal election to serve the community from 2019-2022. Interested? Please contact the City Clerk’s office (625-2230) for details on how to apply. www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 3 what’s new? Customer Appreciation Day Increase in Library Hours Tuesday, October 16 We are piloting new hours of operation at some of our locations this fall. After Labour Day, the Waverley Waverley ...... 11 am - 8 pm Resource Library will open a half hour earlier, at Brodie ...... 11 am - 8 pm 9:30 am, every day from Monday through Saturday. Mary J.L. Black .....1 pm - 8 pm County Park ...... 1 pm - 5:30 pm County Park Branch Library will offer additional hours on Wednesdays. This location will now be open from In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week and 12 pm until 8 pm. Canadian Library Month, please visit any library location to share in refreshments, meet the library staff, Sunday hours have also been changed to 12 pm - 4 pm and update your library card. This is a celebration, at the Brodie and County Park Libraries. complete with door prizes and give-aways! These changes will remain in place from Labour Day Ontario Public Library Week October 14 - 20 until the end of the year while we assess the results.

Closed for Staff Development Day Good Food Box Thursday, September 20 County Park and Mary J.L. Black are Good Food Box order and pick-up sites. Boxes vary from month to month but are always fi lled to the brim with a colourful variety of quality All locations of the Library will be closed on Thursday, fresh fruits and vegetables. To place an order, visit the branch on or before the order September 20 for Staff Development Day. This an- deadline. There are no forms or applications; just bring in your payment. You will be nual one day closure gives Library staff the opportunity issued a receipt. to learn, grow and be inspired together. Thank you for understanding. Return to the branch that you ordered from on the second last Thursday of the month to pick up your box. For more information visit www.tbpl.ca/goodfoodbox Free Local Fax Service! PLEASE NOTE: The Library is now offering free faxing to all local and All Library locations will be closed on Thursday, September 20. 800 numbers! Long distance fax service is also offered at a small fee of $1 for the fi rst page and .50 cents for The alternate Good Food Box pick-up locations for this date only are noted below: each additional page (plus hst effective October 1). The Library also offers photocopying and scanning for a County Park Orders Mary J.L. Black Orders small fee. Please visit any location for these services. in front of the County Park Library Our Kids Count Westfort Family Resource Centre, from 3 pm - 4:30 pm 1315 Crawford Avenue  Fax from 4 pm - 6 pm  Print  Photocopy  Scan

4 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca inspire ● grow ● connect Think Ink Part 2: BRUSHO Library to Open Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKC) and Beyond! One of the first projects to come out of our adoption of the Canadian Federation of Public County Park Library Libraries report on the Truth and Reconciliation Wednesdays @ 2 pm Commission Calls to Action and the TBPL September 26, October 24, November 21 Reconciliation and Relationship-Building Action Plan has been the creation of an Indigenous Join our returning artist, Leslie Cano, for an afternoon Knowledge Centre at each library branch. of tips, tricks and techniques using the amazing artist’s Guided by our Indigenous Advisory Council and grade pigment powder called: BRUSHO! This work- Indigenous Liaison, we have developed new shop series has applications for card making, scrap- centres which contain all items in the collection booking, rubber stamping, watercolour, fabric, mixed by Indigenous authors, playwrights, illustrators, media enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to have fun film makers, reporters and musicians. playing with something new. Having the materials all together makes it easy Space is limited, register two weeks before program Indigenous Advisory Council members gather in the Indigenous for all ages to browse and discover the best date by calling 345-8275 ext. 7401 or visit www.tbpl. Knowledge Centre at Waverley Library. works by local, regional and international ca/onlinecalendar and click on the program date. Indigenous authors and information of interest. Please Join Us! We invite everyone to make use of the collections and to come to Indigenous Knowledge Centre Launch an official launch of the Centre at the Waverley Library at 11 am Waverley Library on Tuesday, October 30. There will be special guests, music and Tuesday, October 30 @ 11 am refreshments. Crafts with Candice For more information about the Indigenous Knowledge Centre or the official launch contact Robyn Medicine at Saturdays @ 1 pm 684-6813. Come in and learn to make a cool craft and have fun One Book One Community Roots to Harvest Workshops at the same time! Register two weeks before each TBPL is planning a second One Book One Community Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm - 8 pm program date. Visit www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar and program to begin early in the New Year. The goal of click on the program date. (all ages) One Book One Community is to encourage as many September 5 @ Brodie - Soil Amendments and people as possible to read the same title, at the same Green Manure with Cherry Halcovitch Make a Yarn Bird time. This helps to bring the community together and October 13 - Brodie Story Hour Room builds awareness and empathy about the issues that October 3 @ Waverley - Putting the Garden to Bed: impact all of us. More details will be announced in early Preparing for Winter with Holly Rupert of the Thunder Make a Wildflower Pendant 2019! Bay District Master Gardeners November 17 - Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room November 7 @ Brodie - Backyard Greenhouses with Pam Tallon Make a Paper Wreath December 15 - Waverley Auditorium

www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 5 genealogy & history Genetic Genealogy: Getting Ancestry Library Edition Classes Started with DNA These free, hands-on sessions are 1.5 hours long. Enrolment is limited. Register beginning September 4 by calling 624-4200 or visit www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop to Waverley Auditorium use in class. If you plan to bring your own laptop, please let us know at registration. Wednesday, September 26 @ 7 pm

Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Ancestry Thursday, November 29 @ 7 pm An introduction to the Library’s online genealogy resource Ancestry Library Edition. You must know how to use a computer and Internet browser to register for this class. DNA tests like AncestryDNA are a popular tool for learn- Monday, September 24 @ 7 pm - Brodie Story Hour Room ing more about your family history. In this workshop, Monday, October 15 @ 7 pm - Waverley Auditorium genealogist Clare Cook describes the tests, where Wednesday, November 14 @ 3 pm - Brodie Story Hour Room you can get each done, and some ways you can use your results to help answer genealogy questions. Pre- Ancestry Advanced register beginning September 4 by phone, in person or Go beyond the introductory Ancestry class to get the most out of the Library’s online genealogy resource online at www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar Ancestry Library Edition database. You must know how to use the Ancestry database at a basic level. Monday, December 3 @ 7 pm - Brodie Story Hour Room Bridging the Gap: The Once Upon a Time: Finding Stories from the Underworld: Outlaw Bridge and the Scott the Story of Your House Crime, Criminals, and Justice Highway Brodie Fireside Reading Room Lakehead Social History Institute Workshop Friday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm Mary J. L. Black Community Program Room Brodie Fireside Reading Room Saturday, October 27 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday, October 16 @ 7 pm Discover the tools for exploring the origins of your house, who lived Join the Lakehead Social History Institute for a new Join Bev Soloway for an engaging talk on the history there, how your neighbourhood workshop focused on the over-arching theme: History of the Outlaw Bridge. Built in 1917 through donations developed, and if your home has from the Edges: Exploring the Lakehead’s Underworld. organized by the Rotary Clubs in the Lakehead and any secrets. Presented by No registration required for this free event. Duluth, this was the original bridge over the Pigeon Beverley Soloway, Department of History, Lakehead River. No registration required for this free event. University. No registration required for this free event.

Doors Open @ Brodie Library SAVE THE DATE! Brodie Library Saturday, September 8 @ 10 am - 4 pm Saturday September 8th The original dedicated home of the Fort William Public Library will be a featured2018 site in Thunder Bay’s 2018 Doors Open event. Participants can look forward to displays about the building and organizational history, self guided tours, a free guided tour at 2 10ampm, a children’s– 4pm Step through the doors of some our city’s most unique structures & activity and lightheritage refreshments sites! Experience (while firsthand supplies Thunder last). Bay’s remarkable architecture, Participating Site: BRODIE RESOURCE LIBRARY not only from the outside but from the inside as well. Learn about our 216 S. Brodie Street history, culture & community initiatives – all free of charge!

Event Details: DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca or ThunderBay.ca/DoorsOpen

6 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca lifelong learning The Maker’s Path Registration is required for each session as spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, call 684-6813 or visit us at www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar Let’s Talk About Reconciliation is the title of a larger series of dialogues taking place at public libraries across . Join us for another series of Indigenous made films that bring to light issues vital to Canada’s First Beading for Beginners with Nations people. For more information visit www.tbpl.ca/films Cheyenne Fridays @ 1 pm - 3 pm Mother of Many Children County Park Study Room Tuesday, September 11 @ 6 pm - Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room October 5 & 12 In her first feature-length documentary, released in 1977, Alanis Obomsawin honours the central place of women and mothers within Indigenous cultures. The film portrays proud matriarchal cultures that for centuries have been Learn how to bead simple patterns using seed beads. pressured to adopt the standards and customs of the dominant society. No previous experience needed. My Name is Kahentiiosta Beading Circle Tuesday, October 9 @ 6 pm - Waverley Auditorium Brodie Story Hour Room @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This short documentary by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Thursday, November 8 & Friday, November 9 Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec Finish an old project or begin a new one in the company government did not accept her Indigenous name. of others who enjoy beading. Our People Will Be Healed Introduction to Woodland Style Art Tuesday, October 30 @ 6 pm - Waverley Auditorium with Betty Thursday, November 1 @ 6 pm - Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room This documentary, Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film, reveals how a Cree community in Manitoba Waverley Auditorium @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm has been enriched through the power of education. The Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Tuesday, November 13 & Wednesday, November 14 Resource Centre in Norway House has become a leading role model for Indigenous primary and secondary education in Canada, blending Cree and Western pedagogies into a system that puts Explore the work of Norval Morriseau, Roy Thomas the children’s well-being at its core. and Kevin Belmore. Produce your own woodlands style acrylic painting with a better understanding of the style. You will learn how to interpret lines, the symbols and Shared Teachings Circle storytelling used by these artists to tell a story of your Tuesdays @ 6 pm own. Waverley Auditorium - November 27 Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room - December 11

The Shared Teachings circle will provide a safe space for anyone interested in learning the teachings of the culture. The Shared Teachings circles are helpful for all to gain a broader knowledge and understanding into the Indigenous worldview and perspective. Those who carry and possess traditional cultural wisdom may share their personal reflections through stories.

Teachings may vary from nation to nation however, sharing these stories and teachings are essential to ensuring the preservation of Indigenous cultures. Everyone is welcome! www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 7 lifelong learning Knot a Stitch Crafting Series TBPL Goes to Market Casual Clerisy Club Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Saturday, October 13 @ 8 am - 1 pm Waverley Auditorium Thunder Bay Country Market Tuesdays @ 12 - 1:30 pm Join us for a four week knitting and crochet basics course for beginners. No experience needed and all Thunder Bay Public Library will have a pop-up booth at Bring your lunch and join in. Contact Donna at materials are provided. Register beginning September the Thunder Bay Country Market. Come by to say hello, [email protected] for more information. 4, by phone, in person or online at www.tbpl.ca/onlin- register for a library card and find out about all the great ecalendar. Space is limited for this free adult learning things happening @ your Library. Check out the little September 11 - Summer reading, plus personal story opportunity. Call 345-8275 (7301) to register or for more free library at the Market. from our youth (optional) information. October 9 - History or historical novel Every community needs a library. November 13 - Remembering a book that still brings Knitting Basics Take a book, leave a book, meaning Tuesdays @ 2 pm browse a book. December 11 - Cultural celebration October 2, 9, 16 & 23 Enjoy! Writers’ Circle This course will introduce beginner knitters to reading a pattern and gaining the skills to tackle a basic hat Waverley Auditorium @ 7 pm project. Create something wonderful to keep or gift. The Writers’ Circle meets at the Library once a month to

share ideas and support each other. Call Paul at

Crochet Basics This mini library is a joint project between the Market and the Thunder Bay Public Library. 345-8513 for more information. Tuesdays @ 1 pm October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Tangle Art* Tuesday, September 25 - Indigenous Poetry and Prose Brodie Fireside Reading Room Wednesday, October 24 - Bring Your Own Work This course will introduce Thursday, October 11 @ 2:30 pm Wednesday, November 28 - Retelling of Stories beginners to crochet with a Wednesday, December 19 - Christmas Party focus on standard stitches Waverley Auditorium and technique. Participants Friday, November 9 @ 2:30 pm will gain the skills to tackle two Graphic Novel Book Club basic projects (headband and Learn how a few simple strokes and patterns can Waverley Learning Space dishcloth). Create something create beautiful pieces of art. Tangle Art is an easy and Wednesdays @ 7 pm wonderful to keep or gift. fun way to expand your imagination and release your creativity. All supplies are included. Register by calling September 12, October 3, November 7 Afternoon Artist (In the 624-4200 or visit www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar two weeks prior to class date. Morning)* Are you an adult who likes to read graphic novels? This Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room group is for you! Members will meet one Wednesday Friday, September 28 @ 10 am Potala Meditation Group a month to discuss graphic novels based on a chosen Waverley Auditorium theme. Refreshments are provided. Spend the morning learning to create a unique painting. Mondays @ 7 pm No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided at Contact Meaghan at 684-6814 for more information. no cost (bring your own apron). This workshop is free, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 17 but has limited registration, so call early to reserve your spot starting September 14. Call 624-4200 or visit Learn Tibetan meditation practices. For more informa- www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar tion contact Dan Cox at [email protected]

8 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca Interested in partnering with the Library? lifelong learningEmail your proposal or idea to [email protected] Lit On Tour Thunder Bay Retirement Explorers Tuesday, October 30 @ 7 pm Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Fridays @ 1 pm Thunder Bay Art Gallery September 28 - December 14 Thunder Bay Public Library, Lakehead University, Northwestern Ontario Writers’ Workshop (NOWW), Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Toronto International Festival of Authors and CBC Radio are pleased to host the 8th annual Lit On Retirement Explorers is a group of retirees who Tour Thunder Bay event. Lit On Tour brings together the world’s best writers of contemporary literature, presenting pursue active recreation options. Retirees and soon-to- events across the province. Tickets ($15) are available at Waverley and Brodie Libraries as well as the Thunder be retirees are welcome to attend. For more information Bay Art Gallery. Call 624-4206 for more information. please contact Vannesa @ 625-3135.

The event features these authors and their new works: Retirement Explorers and Wit Knits are Ann Y.K. Choi reading: Kay’s Lucky Coin Variety presented in partnership with Kim Moritsugu reading: The Showrunner

Ruby Slipperjack reading: These Are My Words Wit Knits Arjun Basu reading: Waiting for the Man Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Thursdays @ 1:30 pm September 27 - December 6

Whether you’re new to knitting or experienced and 55+, you are welcome to join Wit Knits, a group that gets together to knit (and crochet). Share stories and laughs with fellow group members while you work. For more Evening of Mystery information please contact Vannesa @ 625-3135. Brodie Fireside Reading Room Thursday, October 25 @ 7 pm Skill Building Crafter-noons Waverley Auditorium Please join the Library and Cambrian Players for an Evening of Mystery. Match your sleuthing skills with your Saturdays @ 2:30 pm fellow detectives! Light refreshments will be served. Register early, starting September 4 online at www.tbpl.ca/ onlinecalendar or by calling the Brodie Library at 624-4200. September 15 - Casting on, 101 and beyond. October 13 - Casting off, 101 and beyond. December 1 - Reading a pattern, 101 and beyond.

If you want to come and knit, crochet, felt, do needle- craft, papercraft, scrapbooking, or another craft please feel free to join us. Contact Ruth at 624-4206 or email [email protected] for more information.

www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 9 well-being & personal growth EcoSuperior Workshops Photography Series with Colour Me Calm Waverley Auditorium Laura Paxton Waverley Learning Space Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm Thursdays @ 7 pm Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Thursdays @ 7 pm The 10% Eat Local Challenge September 27 September 19 October 11 & 25 We’ll start with an overview of the local food system Painting with Light for Tweens and November 8 & 22 focusing on what we raise and grow here. From there Teens December 6 we’ll learn where to find local foods, how to start to September 27 - Join us for a fun and exciting night as incorporate more of them into our diets, how to make you learn the photographic technique of light painting. Looking for a creative way to relax and meet new an action plan to embrace the 10% local food challenge, Bring your camera if you have one. Pizza and juice will people? Join Colour Me Calm, the Adult Colouring Club and have a local foods recipe exchange. be served! at Waverley. Supplies and refreshments provided! For more information, contact Shauna at 684-6814 or email Waste Reduction in the Home Basic Photography Skills and [email protected] October 17 Secrets Starting with an overview of residential waste and its October 4 - Come in and learn the secrets to great impact on our environment, we’ll be introduced to local photography. Learn how to use a DSLR camera and Cat Castles options for waste diversion. Participants will learn how have more control over your pictures. Bring your Waverley Auditorium to conduct a waste audit, a household waste reduction camera if you have one. (all ages) Tuesday, November 13 @ 6:30 pm plan and create a zero waste kit. Create your very own cat castle using cardboard boxes Greening your Holidays Recycled Wreaths and other materials to make a special and cute hide-out November 21 County Park Library for your kitty. Chat with other animal lovers too. Register Learn about the environmental impact of the holiday Wednesday, September 19 @ 6:30 pm beginning September 4 at season and how to reduce the footprint of your holiday www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar traditions. Participants will be able to try out some eco- Save some money and help us recycle by making your friendly gift wrapping and decorating options. own fall decorations out of recycled books. Pre-register for this program beginning September 5 at www.tbpl. ca/onlinecalendar

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10 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca inspire ● grow ● connect NOWW Readings Presented by Northwestern Ontario Writers’ Workshop(NOWW). Visit www.nowwwriters.ca for Lakehead U Lectures more information. Making Love: Changing the World Readings Saturday, September 29 @ 2 pm - Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room Join Dr. Pauline Sameshima, Lakehead’s Canada Research Chair in Arts Integrated Studies. Using research Thursdays @ 7 pm projects as examples, this talk looks at how creative making develops understanding and a better world. When we imagine, make, and gift, we construct a future and a past of love. September 13 - Gold October 18 - Elections Going from Chicago to Duluth of the North: Thunder Bay’s Economy in the November 15 - Hibernate Past, Present, and Future Saturday, October 20 @ 2 pm - Brodie Resource Library Fireside Reading Room Come out and listen to local authors read their work. Join Dr. Di Matteo of Lakehead University’s Economics Department for an exciting journey that explores the Your support is invaluable. Interested in reading? foundations of Thunder Bay’s economy, its current performance and anticipated challenges for the future Please contact Don at [email protected]

Legal History & the Search for Entrenched Protections for Canada’s Rule of Law Workshop Saturday, November 24 @ 2 pm - Brodie Resource Library Fireside Reading Room Waverley Auditorium It was recently revealed that Canada participated in the targeted killing of Canadian citizens in Syria during the Saturday, September 29 @ 10 am - 3 pm military mission that ended in 2015. Leading legal scholars have argued that the only applicable source of rights is Making Stories by Hand with Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Dr. Ryan Alford, Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law What is creativity? Where does your imagination come will argue that the Preamble of the British North America Act embedded seven absolute rights into the Constitution from? How does writing work? In this workshop you of Canada at Confederation. will have an opportunity to get your hands dirty. You will work through a series of exercises designed to remind your body and your mind how to play. You will draw Make A Will Month Book Launch - Punk: and doodle your way toward story. $10 for NOWW November members, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at Learn about the importance of The Journey of a 60’s www.nowwwriters.ca having a will and powers of attorney for you and your family. Lawyers Delinquent by Peter Panetta who practice Trusts and Estate Law will speak about Waverley Auditorium Ontario Arts Council Grant the elements of a will, what happens if you don’t have Monday, September 17 @ 7 pm Information Session one, what are powers of attorney, why they are impor- tant and special considerations to keep in mind when Join Peter Panetta at his book launch. Proceeds from Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room preparing your estate and care plans. this event will go to support the Underground Gym. Call Tuesday, November 6 @ 6:30 pm 473-6894 or email [email protected] for Waverley Auditorium details. Join Alana Forslund for an information session about Saturday, November 3 @ 2:30 pm Ontario Arts Council funding to support your profes- sional arts activities including: creation and presentation Brodie Fireside Reading Room of work; projects that engage with schools/commu- Wednesday, November 14 @ 6:30 pm nity; professional development opportunities. Contact [email protected] or call 632-4575 for more information. Light refreshments available. www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 11 Learn & Grow

Waverley Escape the Upside Down Mary J.L. Black Auditorium (Pop-Up Escape Room)* Community Program Room Saturday, October 20 @ all day! Early Man: Movie & Craft Eleven is stuck in the Upside Down and PA Day Puppet Show: The Saturday, September 8 @ 2:30 pm must escape. Can you find her before the Spinning Fairy Drop-in and join us at the library to watch Demogorgon finds you? Check online Friday, September 28 @ 2:30 pm Early Man while doing a prehistoric craft! for times and call 684-6816 to register Puppet show. (all ages) (all ages) Rated PG. beginning October 6. (ages 10+) PA Day Puppet Show: The Monsters vs. Aliens: Movie Batman Day! Old Black Witch Saturday, September 15 @ 10:30 am & Craft Friday, October 26 @ 2:30 pm Nananana BATMAN! Join fellow Batfans Saturday, October 27 @ 2:30 pm Puppet show. (all ages) for some Batman themed fun and frivolity Dress up in your costume and watch on this year’s Batman day!(all ages) Monsters vs Aliens, and create a PA Day Puppet Show: Little Halloween craft. Rated PG. (all ages) Red Riding Hood - A Prairie Weird Science* Monday, September 17 @ 4 pm The Enormous Crocodile Tale Houston, we have a problem. Explore Saturday, November 3 @ 10:30 am Friday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm the weird and wonderful science of Puppet show. (all ages) Puppet show. (all ages) space and rocketry. Make your own working rocket. (ages 7+) Jingle Jam with Miss Susan Christmas Storytime Saturday, November 24 @ 10:30 am Drop-in Slime Time* Drop-in and join Miss Susan from Kinder- Wednesdays @ 10:30 am Saturday, September 22 @ 2:30 pm musik. (ages baby to 3 1/2) December 5, 12 & 19 It’s ooey and gooey… It’s SLIME! Come Drop-in for some cozy Christmas stories, make your very own slime! (ages 6+) Happy Feet: Stories, Movie songs and crafts! (all ages) & Craft How to Reach Us Key to the Asterisks* Boogie Down with Dream Saturday, November 24 @ 2:30 pm Christmas Concert Sing- • Brodie ...... 624-4208 *Pre-registration is required (beginning two Dance* Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft and along with Rodney Brown! • Waverley ...... 684-6816 weeks before program date, by phone, in person hot chocolate while watching the movie Saturday, December 15 @ 2 pm Friday, September 28 @ 2:30 & 3:45 pm or online). To register online, go to the date on Happy Feet. Rated PG. (all ages) Rodney’s Christmas Concert features • Mary J.L. Black .....345-8275 (7301) Come to learn a fun dance with Dream the calendar when the program starts. Dance Company, and let your inner star songs from his CD Merry Christmas to • County Park ...... 345-8275 (7401) You. Children’s holiday favourites and shine! (ages 7-12) Christmas at Creepy Castle • email ...... [email protected] **Tickets are required (pick up at the Library Rodney’s own songs about Christmas Saturday, December 1 @ 10:30 am • Kids’ website ...... kids.tbpl.ca branch beginning two weeks will entertain and enlighten. (all ages) Turkey Trouble Come watch a staff favourite puppet • Online registration prior to program). Saturday, October 6 @ 10:30 am show and make a very special ornament www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar Thanksgiving themed drop-in storytime. to put on the tree this year.(all ages) No asterisks - just drop-in to attend. Gobble Gobble! (all ages)

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Brodie PA Day Puppet Show: Paper Pumpkins!* Story Hour Room Samson, the Piranha Who Friday, September 28 @ 10:30 am Went to Dinner *New* Make an old book look like a pretty Family Lego Drop-In Friday, November 16 @ 10:30 am pumpkin! Help us recycle and take home Saturdays @ 2 pm - 4 pm New puppet show, just drop in. (all ages) a nice fall craft. (ages 4+) September 1 – December 29 Play, build and create! Kids of all ages Movie Day - Norm of the Monster Mash!* and their caregivers are invited to drop in North Saturday, October 27 @ 10:30 am for imaginative play. Materials provided. Friday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm Listen to a spooky story and then make Join us for popcorn and a movie on the your very own monster sock puppet! PA Day Storytime: Be a big screen! Popcorn provided, but you Halloween snacks provided. (ages 5+) Good Neighbour Day are welcome to bring your own snacks! Friday, September 28 @ 10:30 am (all ages) PA Day Drumming!* Join us for a good neighbour-themed Friday, November 16 @ 10:30 am storytime and stay to make a special gift Christmas Storytime Start your day with a BANG and make to surprise one of your neighbours! Saturday, November 24 @ 2 pm music with drumming instructor Sean (all ages) Join us for Christmas-themed stories, Jesseau. Drums provided. (ages 8+) songs and decorate an ornament. PA Day Puppet Show: The (all ages) Deck the Walls* Gruffalo Saturday, December 8 @ 2:30 pm Come decorate our windows for Friday, October 26 @ 10:30 am County Park Christmas! A special storytime followed Drop-in puppet show. (all ages) Children’s Area by window painting in the hallway. (all ages) Movie Day - Paranorman Family Lego Drop-in Friday, October 26 @ 2:30 pm Saturdays @ 10 am - 5 pm DIY Christmas Gifts* Join us for popcorn and a movie! September 8 - December 1 Wednesday, December 12 @ 6:30 pm Popcorn provided, but you are welcome Key to the Asterisks* Play, build and create! Kids of all ages Get crafty this Christmas and make to bring your own snacks! Rated PG *Pre-registration is required (beginning two and their caregivers are invited to drop in someone a beautiful gift. (ages 12+) weeks before program date, by phone, in person (some scary scenes) for imaginative play. Materials provided. or online). To register online, go to the date on the calendar when the program starts. Halloween Storytime Science Storytime* Tuesday, October 30 @ 10:30 am Tuesday, September 18 @ 10:30 am **Tickets are required (pick up at the Library Drop-in for stories, songs and activities Come experiment with us! We will be branch beginning two weeks with a Halloween theme. Boo! Costumes offering a special storytime followed prior to program). are welcome! (all ages) by an experiment in honour of Science Literacy Week. (all ages) No asterisks - just drop-in to attend.

www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 13 “It is not enough to simply teach children to read; we have to give them something worth reading. Something that will stretch their imaginations - something that will help them make sense of their own lives and encourage them to reach out toward people whose lives are quite different from their own.” -- Katherine Patterson

These sessions will help children learn to love stories and get ready for reading. Parents will also learn about authors and titles and how they can help their child get ready for learning and school. Baby Time Read, Sing, Play! Tales for Twos Preschool Storytime @ 10:30 am @ 10:30 am @ 10:30 am @ 10:30 am A drop-in, literacy based storytime for Children and their families will enjoy this Singing, stories, activities and rhymes A school readiness program for children babies up to 24 months. Your baby will 100% literacy based drop-in storytime for two year olds and their caregivers. ages 3 and 4 to attend on their own while learn through stories, songs, lap rhymes combining stories, songs, and rhymes Registration begins two weeks before caregivers remain nearby in the Library. and play. Siblings are welcome. with activities and time for play! Just program date by phone, in person or Parental participation is required for the drop-in! Daycares welcome - please call online. craft portion of the program. Registration Waverley Auditorium a few days ahead. begins two weeks before program date Mondays: October 1 - November 26 Mary J.L. Black by phone, in person or online. (no session October 8 & November 12) Brodie Story Hour Room Community Program Room Tuesdays: October 2 - November 27 Mondays: October 1 - November 26 Waverley Auditorium County Park Children’s Area (no session October 8 & November 12) Tuesdays: October 2 - November 27 Thursdays: October 4 - November 29 County Park Children’s Area Tuesdays: October 2 - November 27 Waverley Auditorium Mary J.L. Black Brodie Story Hour Room (Offered while the Library is closed) Wednesdays: October 3 - November 28 Community Program Room Thursdays: October 4 - November 29 Wednesdays: October 3 - November 21 Waverley Auditorium Baby Time @ 2 pm Thursdays: October 4 - November 29 County Park Children’s Area Thursdays: October 4 - November 29 Early Literacy events are Baby Time @ 2:30 pm generously supported by: Brodie Story Hour Room Tuesdays: October 2 - November 27

Build and Play @ Mary J. Fair Start Screening Mary J.L. Black Children’s Area Free developmental screening for children 18 months - school age. Fair Start Kits are available for use upon request - anytime the Screening helps parents and caregivers have a quick look at their child's overall Library is open! development in the areas of speech and language development, fi ne and gross motor skills, social development and self-help skills. Families will Families are invited to come and play with our creative need to book an appointment by calling 625-8817. engineering and building toys! Mastermind a massive marble maze, build an adventure with Goldie Blox, or Mary J.L. Black Community Program Room - Tuesday, October 23 @ 10:30 am snap together Magna Tiles. Toys are suitable for Brodie Story Hour Room - Wednesday, November 21 @ 10:30 am children ages 4+.

14 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca lifelong learning Forest of Reading Readers are Leaders One- Canada’s largest recreational reading program, made up of award programs by age, gives children the oppor- on-One Reading Support! tunity to vote for their favourite book. Mark your calen- Children in grades 1, 2 or 3 who need extra reading dars for the release date of the 2019 nominated book practice are matched with trained volunteer partners lists. They are available October 15 on accessola.org for weekly one-on-one reading support and individual with offi cial programs (and voting) related to the Forest Mary J.L. Black attention. The one hour sessions also include literacy- of Reading taking place in the New Year. Keep a look Community Program Room based games to help to build reading confi dence and out for more exciting details! Youth Move is a free drop-in program for anyone fl uency. For more information or to register, visit between the ages of 12 and 18. If you’re looking for www.tbpl.ca/readersareleaders or call or visit any The Library offers registration and participation in the some excitement, programs and events for teens, food, branch of the Library. A one-hour weekly session is following Forest of Reading Award programs: friendship and a great place, then Youth Move is for offered at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm at Brodie or Waverley. you! Check us out on Facebook for updates on events, Brodie Library Blue Spruce (Grades K-2), Silver Birch (Grades 3-6) opportunities and contests for youth all year round! Wednesdays: October 3 - November 28 and Red Maple (Grades 7-8). Call 625-2344 for more information. (no meeting on October 31)

For further details please call 684-6817 or contact Fall Hours Waverley Library [email protected] Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays: October 4 - November 29 (no meeting on November 1) Youth Move Movies @ Mary J.L. Black Readers are Leaders Join Youth Move for a movie and popcorn. is supported by

Wednesday, October 31 Corpse Bride To volunteer or register for this program go online to www.tbpl.ca/readersareleaders, Friday, December 14 or call or visit Waverley 684-6816 or Home Alone Brodie 345-8275 (7250). Northern Nature Trading FALL HOURS Programs Mary J.L. Black Library Tuesday ...... 6 pm - 8 pm Egg Carton Treasure Chest Northern Nature Trading is a special kind of swap shop! You can bring in Wednesday ...... 3 pm - 5 pm Saturdays @ 2 pm - 4 pm the natural things you’ve found in Saturday ...... 2 pm - 4 pm October 13, November 24 & December 8 Drop-in to Northern Nature Trading and make your nature - like rocks, shells, fossils and own egg carton treasure chest to store the items you pine cones and trade for things in our fi nd in nature. collection. Special Guest - Geologist Greg Paju Visit www.tbpl.ca/northernnaturetrading for more information. Tuesday, October 16 @ 6 pm - 8 pm Northern Nature Trading is funded in part by: Bring in your rocks for identifi cation and ask questions of our guest, geologist Greg Paju of the Ontario Geological Survey-Resident Geologist Program. www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 15 friends for teens All proceeds from Friends fundraising are donated to Fanfi ction Writers Club Tea Leaf Reading with the Thunder Bay Public Library. Waverley Auditorium Katherine Keeping Mondays @ 4 pm - 5:30 pm Waverley Auditorium October 15, November 5, December 3 Friday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm Victoriaville Calling all teen writers! If you’re interested in learning If you’re a teen interested in learning about your future, Centre more about fanfi ction and writing, come join other fans this is the program for you. Join Katherine Keeping as to try some writing games and practice your craft! Come she shows you what your tea leaves can tell you about Monday to Friday ...... 10 am - 4 pm prepared to share your work and eat some snacks. your future. Please bring your own teacup and saucer, Saturday ...... 12 pm - 3 pm (ages 12-18) Sunday ...... Closed tea will be provided. Register beginning November 2 at Statutory Holidays ...... Closed www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar (ages 12-18) Nerd Night Trivia This schedule relies on the availability of volunteers. Waverley Auditorium Snark Attack - Batman and Hours are subject to change. Phone: 623-2409 Mondays @ 4 pm - 6 pm October 29, November 19, December 17 Robin Movie Upcoming Bingo Waverley Auditorium If you’re competitive and like trivia, meet your Quiz Saturday, December 8 @ 2:30 pm Monday, September 10 SUPERIOR SHORES 6:00 pm (Turbo) GAMING ASSOCIATION Master and fi nd out if you really know-it-all. Teams are 6:45 pm (Early Bird) encouraged but solo competitors are welcome to tackle Come stop by and watch the movie people love to the questions on their own. (Grades 9 - 12) hate and laugh about Batman and Robin attempting to Books FROM the Community Themes: October ...... Marvel Comics defeat Mr. Freeze. It’s going to be hard not to laugh at it November .... Movies and sarcastic banter is encouraged! Book Sale December .... Music Saturday, November 3 10 am - 1 pm Do you need Volunteer Hours? To volunteer go online to Mary J.L. Black Branch Library www.tbpl.ca/readersareleaders, Community Program Room Volunteers needed for or call or visit Waverley 684-6816 or Brodie 345-8275 (7250). Tables to rent - $20 each. Contact Diane at 577-1602 See page 15 for program details. or [email protected] Readers are Leaders!

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16 Inspire Grow Connect www.tbpl.ca lifelong learning Financial Literacy One-on-One Technology Coaching Financial Planning for Women We can help you with basic computer, Internet and social media skills. Please see Wednesday, September 19 @ 6:30 pm - Brodie Fireside Reading Room below for details about what we offer and how to book. Financial Planning for Women with Kara Polson, Financial Consultant. This is a free ● Computer and mouse basics ● Email ● Facebook ● Internet searching drop-in session. ● Using the Library’s online catalogue or databases ● eBook Help

Small Business Financial Data Contact us by email at [email protected] or call to make an appointment for free Monday, October 15 @ 12 pm - Brodie Fireside Reading Room one-on-one help at: Join Kara Polson, Financial Consultant, for a session focused on the importance of Brodie ...... 624-4200 getting to know your fi nancial data and how to use it for the betterment of your County Park ...... 345-8275 (ext 7400) business. Pre-register beginning September 4 by phone, in person or online at Waverley ...... 684-6815 www.tbpl.ca/onlinecalendar Mary J.L. Black ...... 345-8275 (ext 7300)

Estate Planning Monday, November 26 @ 6:30 pm - Brodie Fireside Reading Room Join Kara Polson, Financial Consultant, for a discussion on the things to plan for from a fi nancial perspective. This is a free, drop-in session. 52072 66959 24308 27860 Path to Mortgage Freedom in 10 Years # OF BOOKS Tuesday, December 18 @ 7 pm Brodie Fireside Reading Room Huong Luu is the author of Path to Mortgage Freedom Waverley Brodie County Park Mary J.L. Black in 10 Years. Join her for an informative session on how to pay down your mortgage sooner and set yourself on # OF AUDIO-VISUAL the path to being mortgage free! This is a free, drop-in session. 14161 13403 5651 7998

TOTAL TOTAL BOOKS 171,199 AUDIO VISUAL 41,213

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www.tbpl.ca Inspire Grow Connect 17 get involved Help us develop the Library you want! Community Action Panel Indigenous Advisory Council Youth Advisory Council (CAP) Meetings (IAC) Meetings (YAC) Meetings Mondays @ 6 pm Wednesdays @ 6 pm Brodie Fireside Reading Room Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm Waverley Auditorium Brodie Study Room September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3 September 19, October 10 & 24, December 19 October 17 November 21 Did you know that the Community Action Panel has Waverley Auditorium December 19 - offsite @ Chapters! been running at the library since October 2013? Over November 7, December 5 the years the panel has made many recommenda- Need volunteer hours? Want your voice heard at your tions to the library and at least 20 of these have been The Indigenous Advisory Council serves as advisors to library? Join the Youth Advisory Council! Teens aged achieved! For example, the group has recommended the Library. Together, we are striving to create inclusive 12-18 meet once a month to discuss ideas for Library needlecraft and family literacy workshop programs, pro- community hubs. Help guide and support the Library’s programs, services, and collections from a teen per- vided input for and participated in library events such ongoing decolonization and reconciliation efforts spective. Go to www.tbpl.ca/yac for more information as One Book, One Community and was instrumental in through meaningful discussion at IAC consultation and to register. the creation of the geology, lapidary and jewelry-making meetings. club. For future dates, more information or to join contact For future dates, more information or to join contact Laura at [email protected] or 624-4204. For future dates, more information or to join contact Robyn at 684-6813 or [email protected] or visit Sylvia at 684-6808 or [email protected] www.tbpl.ca/iac Call Sylvia 684-6808 Robyn 684-6813 Laura 624-4204 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Click www.tbpl.ca Community Consultation Sessions You Told Us: Thunder Bay Public Library “After numerous community consultations over the last number of years, the Draft Strategic Plan 2019 - 2023 Thunder Bay Public Library is meaningfully transforming itself. The transforma- tive process has charted a course that not only has afforded the opportunity Saturday, October 20 @ 2 pm Tuesday, October 23 @ 6:30 pm for the TBPL to re-invent itself with a greater and deeper response to our City’s Mary J.L. Black Waverley Auditorium needs, it has also created a pathway for many of us on our collective healing Community Program Room journey. As a result, TBPL remains a tremendous asset within our community. In addition, the TBPL has also become a champion for traditionally non-Indigenous Please join the Chief Librarian and staff for one of these feedback sessions. organizations to embody as we all do our part in addressing the “Truth and Rec- onciliation Commission of Canada: Calls To Action”. Rob Barrett, YES Employment Services

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Families and individuals are invited to share their stories by contacting the World War One Thunder Thunder Bay Community Centennial Project Bay Centennial project. www.tbayworldwarone.com Fall 1918 brought an end to the HUB Great War; this news was cause for true celebration and relief Thunder Bay Public Library is transforming its four locations from stand alone public around the world. More than 650 libraries into Community Hubs. A Community Hub is a space in which multiple people with connections or roots services are located together, creating a one-stop shop for people in the commu- in Thunder Bay lost their lives during the confl ict and that number would continue to nity to access the resources they need. Each Community Hub provides services or climb in the following years as more succumbed to injuries or ailments sustained in amenities that respond to and are shaped by the unique circumstances, needs and service to the war effort. assets of the surrounding community.

The months following the war’s end were fi lled with joyful reunions, painful ques- Some examples of how we are transforming Library service: tions left unanswered, and the massive undertaking to put life back together into a ● Anishinabek Employment and Training Services - a new education/employ- new version of normal. Fundraising efforts continued in various forms, including the ment centre is now open at the Waverley Library and a smaller satellite location is Victory Loan Campaign, through 1919 and beyond. While the fi ghting had stopped, open at the Brodie Library the economic state of the nation needed time and support to recover. ● Northern Nature Trading (Science North) is located at Mary J.L. Black Branch Library / and a Science North Think Hub is coming soon to Brodie Resource Library With the First World War centennial ● A Social Worker from Alpha Court is available onsite weekly at Brodie / period coming to a close, monthly monthly at Waverley and Health Unit Street Nurses are updates to the World War One available onsite weekly at Brodie Thunder Bay Centennial Project will slow down but the work is by no The new Science North Think Hub is in the planning means completed. The website stages right now and this will form the basis of our www.tbayworldwarone.com will rebooted makerspace. Our staff have been working continue to be available and anyone with the staff at Science North to design the Think Hub for the Brodie Library lower who is interested in contributing to it level. Installations of Think Hubs are being planned for several communities and (with photos, records, stories, etc) is are slated to take place between May and November 2019. encouraged to get in touch via email at [email protected]

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