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April 2025 Extras (Titles that Didn't Make the Main List)
Even for an Extras list, which normally runs the gamut of literary and genre fiction, this month's list is a wild jumble of options.
April 2025 New Non-Fiction
This month's Non-Fiction list is dominated by biographies, ranging from the famous to those whose stories are not as well known.
Poetry Month
Celebrate Poetry Month with this collection of lyrical, thought-provoking, and moving poems. There's something for everyone!
Funny Fiction
Need a good laugh? Celebrate National Humour Month with this list of hilarious, witty, & offbeat books guaranteed to entertain!
April 2025 Extras (Titles that Didn't Make the Main List)
Even for an Extras list, which normally runs the gamut of literary and genre fiction, this month's list is a wild jumble of options.
April 2025 New Non-Fiction
This month's Non-Fiction list is dominated by biographies, ranging from the famous to those whose stories are not as well known.
Poetry Month
Celebrate Poetry Month with this collection of lyrical, thought-provoking, and moving poems. There's something for everyone!
Funny Fiction
Need a good laugh? Celebrate National Humour Month with this list of hilarious, witty, & offbeat books guaranteed to entertain!
The James Whalen & Mr. James Whalen | TBPL Research Blog
With the future of the James Whalen Tugboat up in the air, dive into the life of the tugboat's namesake and the history of the boat itself.
The Origins of Daylight Savings Time | TBPL Research Blog
The daylight savings time changes, where did it come from and why do we observe it?
Curling at the Lakehead | TBPL Research Blog
The game of curling has a long history in the Lakehead. From the late 1800s to today, curling has been a staple in our city.
The James Whalen & Mr. James Whalen | TBPL Research Blog
With the future of the James Whalen Tugboat up in the air, dive into the life of the tugboat's namesake and the history of the boat itself.
The Origins of Daylight Savings Time | TBPL Research Blog
The daylight savings time changes, where did it come from and why do we observe it?
Curling at the Lakehead | TBPL Research Blog
The game of curling has a long history in the Lakehead. From the late 1800s to today, curling has been a staple in our city.
Adult Programs
Federal Candidates' Meet & Greet
Apr 23rd | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Drop in to engage in one-on-one conversations with candidates running in both local ridings ahead of the upcoming election.
Online Resources
Your Online Library
**no longer available** cloudLibrary
As part of our transition to hoopla for digital services, our cloudLibrary subscription was not renewed and ended on March 31.
ComicsPlus by LibraryPass
ComicsPlus powered by LibraryPass is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga.
**no longer available** cloudLibrary NewsStand
As part of our transition to hoopla for digital services, our NewsStand subscription was not renewed and ended on March 16.
Your Digital Library
Your Library Card is the key to a vast array of online stuff that you can't get anywhere else! Read, watch, listen and learn online, 24/7.
We acknowledge that the City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We also recognize the contributions made to our community by the Métis people.