North Bay Public Library

There is a new scavenger hunt available in the Children's Department!

Participate in the Hoopla Reading Challenge! Complete a new reading challenge every month by using the accompanying Hoopla collection. Be sure to @ mention Hoopla (@hoopladigital) and use the hashtag #hooplachallenge for a chance to be featured on Hoopla’s Instagram!

Discover the Scholastic collection on Hoopla Digital, featuring the I Survived series, which explores disastrous events like the sinking of the Titanic, Hurricane Katrina, Pompeii, and more. https://hoopla.app.link/vAzRE2vnUHb

Spark your imagination with Hoopla's Craft and Create collection! Discover new DIY projects, skills, and techniques - from painting to woodworking, there's something for every creative spirit. https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/122243

Participate in the Hoopla Reading Challenge! Complete a new reading challenge every month by using the accompanying Hoopla collection. Be sure to @ mention Hoopla (@hoopladigital) and use the hashtag #hooplachallenge for a chance to be featured on Hoopla’s Instagram!

The library will be closed today  for the Easter holiday. Have a Happy Easter!

Introducing the Lifelong Learning BingePass collection on @hoopladigital! Unlock a world of learning with the Curiosity Stream Video Library, test a new recipe with Craftsy, activate your green thumb with Gardening with Monty Don, and more! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/18091

The library will be closed today and Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday. We will be open for regular hours tomorrow (Saturday, April 19th)

The library will be closed this Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday. We will be open for regular hours on Saturday, April 19th.

LGBT+ Reads available on the Cloud Library app!
For more information on how to download and install CloudLibrary, see the link below
https://library.northbay.ca/borrow/digital-library-read-watch-listen/

New month, new scavenger hunt in the Children's Department! There is a new one every month!

Are you an educator or parent struggling to get kids to read? @hoopladigital offers a fantastic collection of easy-to-read and entertaining books that will engage even the most reluctant readers and struggling learners.  https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/literacy-for-kids/95860

Discover the incredible nominees for the 2025 Juno Awards! Highlights include Josh Ross's album Complicated and Sukha's Undisputed, among many other talented artists. Tune in on March 30th to see who takes home the awards. Who are you rooting for? https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/127935

Love manga? hoopla's got you covered with 300+ titles in the original right-to-left format. Head to hoopla to read your favorites or discover something new! https://www.hoopladigital.com/cs/manga

It almost April, which means it is almost time for a new spice club! It will be Lemon Pepper! You can pick up your spice kit at the front desk starting April 1st!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! What are you reading today! Bonus points if you read it while eating second breakfast.

Ready to cozy up with some top-tier British TV? Check out BBC favorites on @hoopladigital for free with your library card - no passport required! Start watching: https://www.hoopladigital.com/publisher/bbc-studios/4209271421/titles

Enchant your ears and escape to a mystical realm of magic and passion with the Romantasy collection on @hoopladigital! Dragons, curses, faeries, and more: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/50690

Learning English as a second language or just want to improve your skills? This @hoopladigital collection is a great first step toward improving adult literacy and reading comprehension. Available for free, anytime, anywhere! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/adult-literacy/95859

Ignite your creativity this National Craft Month with a curated collection featuring instructional how-to videos and crafting resources. Explore free amigurumi patterns and many inspiring titles to fuel your crafting passion. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.

Enjoy all things Irish in this collection featuring Irish movies, Celtic music, books set in Ireland, and more. 
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/all-things-irish-or-books-movies-and-music/15120

March is National Craft Month. Unleash your inner artist and dive into a kaleidoscope of creativity with Hoopla BingePass! Whether you're a crafting newbie or a seasoned pro, there are arts and crafts classes for every skill level and age. https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/129360

Join us on Tuesday March 18th from 6-7PM in the library auditorium.
Play Bingo, win books! Come on out and see if you win! 
This is a family friendly event. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.

The North Bay Public Library is excited to invite children between the ages of 5 and 12 to join us for a spectacular day of Lego building! This free event will take place on March 10th from 2–4 pm.
Please note that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult

March's Moose-T Reads theme is "Time to read"! Check out our picks for this month! 

Join Moose-T Reads: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086344205679838

The North Bay Public Library is happy to partner with Tickled Teals Entertainment on March 8th for face painting outside the children's department.

No payment or registration is required; it is a drop-in, event from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us on Tuesday March 18th from 6-7PM in the library auditorium.
Play Bingo, win books! Come on out and see if you win! 
This is a family friendly event. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.

New month, new scavenger hunt in the Children's Department! There is a new one every month!

Staff standing in front of a height chart backdrop, holding a sign reading "Caught Reading #ChallengedBooks #BannedBooks #FTRWeek #BPL" and holding the title Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.

Staff standing in front of a height chart backdrop, holding a sign reading "Caught Reading #ChallengedBooks #BannedBooks #FTRWeek #BPL" and holding the title We Are Not Broken by George M. Johnson.

Staff standing in front of a height chart backdrop, holding a sign reading "Caught Reading #ChallengedBooks #BannedBooks #FTRWeek #BPL" and holding the title Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker.

Staff standing in front of a height chart backdrop, holding a sign reading "Caught Reading #ChallengedBooks #BannedBooks #FTRWeek #BPL" and holding the title The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman.

Our staff believe in the freedom to explore all stories! 📚 Check out what #ChallengedBooks they were caught reading during this week’s Freedom to Read Week.

To learn more about Freedom to Read Week visit ➡️ bit.ly/41vnYZW

Join us on Tuesday March 18th from 6-7PM in the library auditorium.
Play Bingo, win books! Come on out and see if you win! 
This is a family friendly event. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.