Teen Programs
The North Bay Public Library offers a number of programs and events for those aged 13 - 17 including our Teen Advisory Group and Teen Summer Book Club.
Please check our Event Calendar for our most up-to-date programming.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a volunteer opportunity for teens who use the library. By joining this group, teens earn volunteer hours by helping to develop the library's collection (both physical and digital), help plan programs, and give input on library space.
Next meeting: Thursday November 26, 6-7PM in the Board Room (lower level of the library)
This will be an in person meeting. Meet and chat with others and help make your library better!
October
Student Study Zone
📝📖Student Study Zone📖📝 (3:30 - 6:30 pm)
🕑 Date: October 7, 14, 28
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
📍 Where: Mezzanine Room
👦👧 Ages: 5-13 (Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times; parents MUST stay in the library during the program)
💵 Cost: Free
The North Bay Public Library is excited to announce the start of a new Student Study Zone! If you need a place to focus, recharge, and get your work done, the Student Study Zone is the ideal space for you. Whether you're working on assignments, preparing for exams, or collaborating on group projects, this welcoming environment is designed to help you stay productive. With a calm atmosphere and minimal distractions, it's the perfect spot to transform your study time into success. Feel free to drop by our mezzanine room, settle in, and make the most of your study sessions!
Quarterly Creepy Cross Stitch
Come stitch some creepy hungry plants with us on Thursday Oct. 22nd from 6-8PM in the Mezzanine Room!
Stundew by Noctiflora Designs is an intermediate cross stitch pattern featuring backstitching and beading. Not to worry if you’re new, there will be lots of help available.
This porgram is for ages 16+.
This is a ticketed program - registration is required in person.
Tickets are $10.00/person. Everyone wishing to participate MUST have a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.
Space is limited. Please register by buying a ticket in advance.
Registration OPENS Oct. 1st!
Please visit the main circulation desk to purchase you ticket and sign up!
Movie Matinee at the Library - Nosferatu (1922)
Calling all cinema buffs! Join us on Saturday October 24 from 12:30-3PM in the Auditorium for an afternoon showing of the film Nosferatu (1922)!
Prior to the show we’ll have a brief discussion of some cool facts and context about the film!
This is a free event open to ages 16+. Snacks will be provided.
Space is limited. Please register in advance. You MUST register with your library card number.
Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.
** If you register but cannot attend the program, please cancel your registration online or by calling 705-474-4830.**
Book Bingo! - FULL!
It's time for Book Bingo!
Join us on Tuesday October 27 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.
Space and supplies are limited. Please register in advance.
Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.
** If you register but cannot attend the program, please cancel your registration online or by calling 705-474-4830 as there is a waitlist for this program.**
Halloween Ghost Hunting!
Pages of books mysteriously turning on their own, lights flickering on and off without warning, books tumbling off shelves, and book carts eerily gliding down the aisles. Something unusual is happening at the North Bay Public Library this October!
GHOSTS have taken over the Library, and we need your help to get rid of them! With our ghost-busting kits, join the North Bay Public Library Staff in busting ghosts this Halloween!
We invite children ages 4 to 16 to form teams of 4 and embark on an exciting adventure. Each team will have 20 minutes to explore our auditorium, hunting down as many ghosts as they can using our state-of-the-art laser hunting kits. Remember, it’s important to work together and strategize.. Just don’t cross the streams!
Bring your enthusiasm and bravery as you engage in this fun-filled ghost hunt. At the end of the day, you too can proudly declare, "I ain't afraid of no ghosts!" Don’t miss this spooky and exciting opportunity to help us reclaim the Library from the playful spirits haunting its halls this October!
Who you gonna call? Ghostbust- the Library, or go online or come in person to lock in your spot for spooky ghost hunting fun.
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: October 29 (Other dates 30 & 31)
- ⏰ Time: 1:00 pm
- ⚠️ Time Slots 29 & 30 - 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30
- ⚠️ Time Slots 31 - 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
- 👦👧 Ages: 4-16 (Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: This is a free event,
- 📍 Spots are limited, so be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot.
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
- ⚠️ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Sign up online, in person at the Library, or by calling 705-474-4830.
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event.
- ❗ Can't make it after registering? Please cancel your spot online or by phone so someone else can attend.
November
Holiday Card Making for Seniors
⚠️❗ This Program is specifically for making cards for seniors in North Bay; all cards will be given to the care homes in North Bay!
THERE IS ANOTHER CARD-MAKING SESSION ON NOVEMBER 24!⚠️❗
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⚠️ Please note that if you are registering for a child and you are accompanying them/participating in making a craft, you must also register a spot for yourself.
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Please also note that each person that is attending MUST have their own separate registration, we need a name for each person. Having a guardian registered and then adding in a note that they are bringing extra children is not an acceptable registration for each child. Spaces are limited due to fire codes, exact numbers are required. The only exception is for an infant that would be in a carrier.⚠️
Join us for a cozy evening of creativity in the library auditorium on Wednesday, November 10, from 6:00–7:30 pm.
For the past few years, the North Bay Public Library has hosted a Holiday Card for Seniors program. In this initiative, we collect handmade cards from the community and deliver them to care homes in December. This year, we are excited to announce that we will also hold a card-making session for anyone who would like to create cards for seniors.
We will provide a variety of supplies, including cardstock, decorative paper, stamps, stickers, markers, and more, to help you design unique and heartfelt holiday cards. No experience is required! Just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Come craft with us and add a personal touch for the seniors of North Bay!
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: November 10
- ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
- 👦👧 Ages: All Ages
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: This is a free event,
- ✨ We'll provide all the supplies and tools you need, and guidance and examples on how to decorate
- 🎁 Quantities are limited, so be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot.
- ⚠️ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Sign up online, in person at the Library, or by calling 705-474-4830.
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event.
- ❗ Can't make it after registering? Please cancel your spot online or by phone so someone else can attend.
Christmas Decor Swap!
Are you looking to refresh your indoor Christmas decorations this holiday season? We invite you to participate in a festive decoration swap event!
Join us on Saturday, November 14, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the library auditorium, where you can either swap or donate your gently used Christmas decorations.
This is a great opportunity to declutter your space while also finding new treasures for your home!
Here's how it works: 🎄🔔
Please bring your decorations in good, reusable condition, neatly organized in bags or containers. We kindly ask that all items be suitable for indoor use and ready to find a new home.
For every five items you bring, you will receive up to five tickets. These tickets will allow you to browse and select new decor items from those brought in by fellow participants.
It's a fun and eco-friendly way to refresh your holiday cheer! To make the event even more enjoyable, we will provide a variety of snacks and refreshments for everyone to enjoy while they swap and mingle.
Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of festive fun and community spirit! We look forward to seeing you there!