Spooky Crafts

Oct, 22 2018 10:30 AM

Something wicked this way comes - join us this upcoming P.D. Day for Spooky Crafts! The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting an hour of spooky crafting fun for children ages 5 and up on Monday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Everybody needs some bats, pumpkins, and scarecrows in their life! When: Monday October 22 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Ages: 5 and up Price: $3.00 per child This program is for children ages 5 and up. Registration is $3.00 per child and will begin on Tuesday, October 9 at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Children’s Desk. Registration is limited.

Science Sleuth

Oct, 22 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Oct, 23 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Creative Writers Club

Oct, 24 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Game Night!

Oct, 24 2018 6:00 PM

Drop in to the North Bay Public Library for an evening of board games and snacks! Bring your own game and play an old favourite or learn a new game, and socialize. This event is for all ages. Families are welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Oct, 25 2018 10:30 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Preschool Storytime – Fall Session Thursday mornings starting October 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Preschool Storytime is an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish. When: Thursday mornings, October 11 through to November 29, 2018. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Halloween Drawing Class

Oct, 27 2018 1:30 PM

Get in the mood for Halloween by learning how to draw something ghoulish and spooky! The North Bay Public Library will be hosting a Halloween Drawing Class for Children on Saturday, October 27, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. When: Saturday, October 27 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Ages: 10 - 15 Cost: $5 per child (supplies included) This program is for children ages 10 - 15. Younger children interested in this program will be placed on a waiting list for the next drawing class. Registration is $5.00 per child and will begin on Thursday, October 4, in person at the Children’s Desk. Registration is limited.

Science Sleuth

Oct, 29 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Oct, 30 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Creative Writers Club

Oct, 31 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Preschool Storytime

Nov, 1 2018 10:30 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Preschool Storytime – Fall Session Thursday mornings starting October 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Preschool Storytime is an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish. When: Thursday mornings, October 11 through to November 29, 2018. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Science Sleuth

Nov, 5 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Nov, 6 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Teen Advisory Group

Nov, 6 2018 5:00 PM

Want to boss us around? Join our Teen Advisory Group! We want to hear from teens and teens-to-be aged 12-17 about what you want to see in the library, what books you think should be added to the collection, and what programs you’d like to attend. Tuesday November 6th 5-6pm on the Mezzanine level (Also, there will be pizza.) Interested? Pick up an application today at the main desk! See Bethany Brownlee for more information. bethany.brownlee@cityofnorthbay.ca 705-474-4830

Creative Writers Club

Nov, 7 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Preschool Storytime

Nov, 8 2018 10:30 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Preschool Storytime – Fall Session Thursday mornings starting October 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Preschool Storytime is an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish. When: Thursday mornings, October 11 through to November 29, 2018. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Science Sleuth

Nov, 12 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Nov, 13 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Creative Writers Club

Nov, 14 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Preschool Storytime

Nov, 15 2018 10:30 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Preschool Storytime – Fall Session Thursday mornings starting October 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Preschool Storytime is an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish. When: Thursday mornings, October 11 through to November 29, 2018. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Science Sleuth

Nov, 19 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Nov, 20 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Creative Writers Club

Nov, 21 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Preschool Storytime

Nov, 22 2018 10:30 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Preschool Storytime – Fall Session Thursday mornings starting October 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Preschool Storytime is an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish. When: Thursday mornings, October 11 through to November 29, 2018. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Science Sleuth

Nov, 26 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department and Frontier College will be hosting Science Sleuth, a kid-friendly experiment-based program on Monday evenings starting October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Investigate our world and many of the materials in it through a series of kid-friendly experiments. Every week, participants will be introduced to a different experiment and will follow the scientific process to learn about everything from chemical reactions to different forms of energy and force. Children can test out their own hypotheses and will take the lead in the experiment set up and clean up. No burners, matches or lit flames will be used, though children will handle a variety of materials (everything from white clue to vegetable oil to yeast to food colour) and should be prepared to get a little dirty. This program is suitable for scientists ages 6-12. When: Monday evenings starting October 15th through to November 26th, 2018. Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom Registration will begin on Monday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m., either by phone at 705-474-4830, or in person at the Children’s desk.

Music for Toddlers

Nov, 27 2018 10:00 AM

The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Music for Toddlers – Spring Session on Tuesday mornings starting October 16th at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Music for Toddlers is an interactive program that involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. This program is for toddlers (ages one and two) and their parent/caregiver. When: Tuesday mornings starting October 16th through to November 27th, 2018. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom.

Creative Writers Club

Nov, 28 2018 6:00 PM

The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the fall session of Creative Writers Club, a club for young aspiring writers happening Wednesday evenings starting October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Each week we are exploring a different creative writing activity while also having a bit of fun with words and word games. Share ideas play some zany word games and expand your vocabulary! Writing activities will offer opportunities to experiment with genres such as poetry, fiction, fairy tales, interviewing or even comics. This is a free club and is intended for young aspiring writers between the ages of 9 – 12 When: Wednesday evenings starting October 17th through to November 28th, 2018. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Where: Children’s Storyroom

Game Night!

Nov, 28 2018 6:00 PM

Drop in to the North Bay Public Library for an evening of board games and snacks! Bring your own game and play an old favourite or learn a new game, and socialize. This event is for all ages. Families are welcome.