You are invited... Mary J. Black Grand Opening Week. And, of course, FREE!

You're invited to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Mary J.L. Black Branch Library!

All events are FREE! Registration / tickets required as noted.

The Mary J.L. Black Grand Opening Week Program was delivered to all homes on June 5, 2011. You may access a copy online. Click Here

GRAND OPENING WEEK EVENTS - click for list


Saturday June 11  10:30 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Picnic (hot dogs & refreshments)

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tours of the Library

Monday June 13 10:30 a.m. Literacy through Play (for babies and caregivers) with Marcia Arpin

(please call 345-TBPL (8275) x 7301 to register, or register online here: click on the name of this event and fill out the form)

Tuesday June 14 6:30 p.m. Pole-walking with Nancy Angus

7:00 p.m. Genealogy Q&A with David Nicholson

Wednesday June 15 2:30 p.m. Author reading with Sandi Boucher, author of Honorary Indian


Thursday June 16 6:30 p.m. Author reading with Joe Fiorito, Toronto Star columnist and Westfort son

Friday June 17 2:30 p.m. P.A. Day Puppet show: The Paperbag Princess

(please pick up your free tickets at the Mary J.L. Black Branch Library -- space is limited)

Saturday June 18 2:30 p.m. Drumming Workshop with Sean Jesseau (ages 12+)

(please call 345-TBPL (8275) x 7301 to register, or register online here: click on the name of this event and fill out the form)