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Help the NBPL launch our summer programming and TDSRC for 2026 on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, all day! with activities and special guests, Ever Cool Ice Cream & Balloons Twisting - With Tickled Teals Entertainment on Saturday! All summer programs will go live on Friday, June 5, at 10:00 AM. Get ready to make a splash!🌟 Special guests! 🌟
🍦 Ever Cool Ice Cream🍦
Tickets can be picked up from the booth at the children's department between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
🍦NOTE: The first 100 children who sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club will receive a FREE ice cream from the library! (Adults and others can still grab a sweet treat from Ever Cool Ice Cream—available for purchase.)
🎈Balloons Twisting🎈 - With Tickled Teals Entertainment
From 12 - 3 on Saturday, June 6, at the children's department, children can receive a free balloon twisting of their choice.
"Set sail on an adventure across all kinds of waterways—ponds, lakes, rivers and vast oceans. Dip your toes into the cool, refreshing and precious water, and be on the lookout for a message in a bottle. But beware! You don't want to fall under a siren's enchantment or stumble into the kraken's trap!
Imagine daring pirate battles, narwhal "tusking" rituals and the mesmerizing, synchronized dance of a school of fish. Slip on your wetsuit and discover hidden treasures—glimmering pearls, long-lost shipwrecks and secrets of the deep. Venture into the inky depths where bioluminescent fish and jellyfish drift silently. Play hide-and-seek among anemones, swaying seaweed and vibrant coral reefs. Catch a glimpse of playful and curious otters fishing in rivers, swim in crystal-clear lakes surrounded by forests and mountains, and cross marshy wetlands teeming with newts, turtles, geese and other wildlife.
As the sun sets on the horizon, casting a golden glow over your sandcastle, take a moment to appreciate the water that sustains all life. Let's protect our blue planet and cherish its wonders! "
🗓 Event Details
📅 Date June 5 & June 6
⏰ Time: All day
📍 Location: Outside the Children's Department
👨👩👧 Who Can Attend
🧒 Ages: 0-13+
👨👩👧 An adult must accompany children 12 and under
🎉 Additional Info
The TDSRC website goes live on June 8, 2026, and kids can continue to make online submissions, do activities and read e-books until early September 2026.
🍦 Note: The first 100 children who sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club will receive a FREE ice cream from the library! (Adults and others can still grab a sweet treat from Ever Cool Ice Cream—available for purchase.)
👉 Please note: All other summer program registrations (some are ticketed/paid) will take place at the Children's Department booth.
📝 How to Register
📍 Register online or in person for programs.
💵 Cost: Free for most programs; some programs have a free look at individual programs for a fee.
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271 Worthington St. E, North Bay, ON, Canada, Ontario P1B 1H1
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