• If you still have library material, please hold on to it until we reopen. Our drop box will be checked less frequently, and all material will be checked in with extended due dates when we reopen.

  • OverDrive is still available for all valid cardholders. If you are having trouble getting in, please email library@cityofnorthbay.ca

  • Don't have a library card, but need one to access OverDrive for downloadable ebooks and audiobooks? Email library@cityofnorthbay.ca to have a temporary card issued to you.

  • In addition to TumbleBooks, we are now offering free access to PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next and Capstone Interactive books for school-aged children. For the links, please visit our Eresources page.

  • For any inquiries about our services, email library@cityofnorthbay.ca

  • All holds already collected will remain on the hold shelf until after we reopen. No new holds will be pulled at this time.

  • The interlibrary loan service has been suspended at this time. We will not be making any requests nor will we be receiving requested material.

  • The shut-in service will be suspened out of concern for our volunteers and for our patrons. Please keep the material you have until the service resumes.

 

 

For more information about COVID-19 in North Bay:

 

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

https://www.myhealthunit.ca/

 

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

 

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ (English)

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/fr/ (French)

 

Government of Canada - Coronavirus disease (CORVID-19)

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html (English)

https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/maladie-coronavirus-covid-19.html (French)

 

For more information, please see our official release.

Construction Updates Available

For more construction updates and notices, visit our Construction Update page.

eBook & Audio Book

Nickel boys, The After the end : a novel Things my son needs to know about the world

Hardcopy

Bee Keeper of Aleppo The Testaments Red at the Bone

Music

Dedicated Doom days Singles only

Movies & Video Games

Shameless The complete ninth season Agatha Raisin Series two Call the midwife Season eight

Staff Pick of the Month 

Bohemian Rhapsody

Equipment Rental 

Did you know you can borrow cameras, cake pans and even fishing rods from the library? See what else you can sign out here

Events

Writing Workshop: Character Creation

Apr, 8 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Character Creation

Apr, 11 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Environment

Apr, 22 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Environment

Apr, 25 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Antagonists

May, 13 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Antagonists

May, 16 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Protagonists

May, 27 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Protagonists

May, 30 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: History

Jun, 10 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: History

Jun, 13 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Profundity, Setting and Dialogue

Jun, 24 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Profundity, Setting and Dialogue

Jun, 27 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Script Writing

Jul, 8 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: Script Writing

Jul, 11 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: How to End a Story

Jul, 29 2020 6:00 PM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.

Writing Workshop: How to End a Story

Aug, 1 2020 10:00 AM

Join us for a series of writing workshops hosted by the North Bay Writer's Group for ages 13 and up. This program runs every 2nd Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Starting Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10-12 p.m. in the Board Room. This is a free event. Registration is required for each session. Space is limited. Please visit the Main Desk or call 705-474-4830 to register.