Unidentified flying objects in our Thunder Bay skies have been a phenomena scattered throughout our city’s history. To promote January’s National Science Fiction Day, let us tell you the story of the Flying Saucer Frenzy of 1950. This tale begins March 14, 1950 in Geraldton, with a casual observer of the night sky noticing a…
YOUth Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han is a very confusing read. I enjoyed the show and it got me excited to pick up the book, however I was disappointed to find the book lacks the charm the show possesses. The book follows Belly, a teenage girl who has finally grown into herself. Usually…
YOUth Review: My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
Have you ever heard of Lady Jane Grey? No?! Became queen of England at 16, ruled for a whole 9 days, beheaded at 17 for high treason… still not ringing a bell? Not to worry! I hadn’t heard of her either, until I read My Lady Jane, written by a trio of authors: Cynthia Hand…
Christmas Catalogues | TBPL Research Blog
Living here in Thunder Bay, and across this country, some of us may be old enough to have childhood memories of the iconic Christmas catalogues! The arrival of the Christmas catalogue was a highly anticipated and special holiday tradition that won its way into the heart of Canadian homes. I well remember the excitement of…
YOUth Review: Longlegs
Longlegs is a thriller/horror movie directed and written by Osgood Perkins about an FBI agent who is looking to find the culprit of the deaths of multiple families in Oregon. FBI Agent Lee Harker then discovers connections to the serial killer and must put an end to his actions before he hurts another victim. This…
YOUth Review: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens starts by introducing us to Scrooge and Marley, who were business partners for longer than anyone could remember. Marley had died and Scrooge did not care that Marley had died. Plenty of years had passed and it was Christmas Eve. Scrooge was a miserable old man. Scrooge had gone…
Staff Review – The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr
“The magic was always in the solving, never in the solution.” A delightfully sweet and cozy mystery, a dive into the world of puzzle-making, and a quest to find where one came from. "The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers" follows two different storylines - Pippa (in the past) and Clayton (in the present). In the past, Pippa…
Murphy Mansion: A History | TBPL Research Blog
One of Thunder Bay’s most admired homes, the Murphy Mansion sits at 431 Selkirk Street South and fills an entire city block with its grounds, landscaping, and home itself. The home is named after its original owner, James Murphy. James Murphy was born in West Liberty, Iowa in 1863 and moved to Fort William in…
The Book Club Hub – Asian Stories and Authors
Every month, a new set of book club titles will be highlighted in The Book Club Hub post. This month features stories of Asian people, written by Asian authors. Spanning from India, Japan, and China, these stories set in Asia are the perfect addition to your book club rotation. This list features both fiction and…
YOUth Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a sci-fi novel. It is set in a dystopian world. This novel takes place in a place where books are banned. In this story, instead of the firemen putting out fires they are the ones that start them. In this book Montag is a fireman but his view on…
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