Although not an official public or statutory holiday, Mother’s Day in Canada is observed each year on the second Sunday in May. Canadians have family celebrations in many forms on this day to honour mothers and celebrate motherhood. This year it happens to be today, Sunday May 11. You can find books and activities at any branch of the Thunder Bay Public Library to help you celebrate.
Chicken Soup for Every Mom's Soul: Stories of Love and Inspiration for Moms of All Ages is perfect for browsing. You may even recognize yourself or someone you know in these stories.
Her Mother’s Daughter…the Lessons are Everywhere, in Each Day, in Each Conversation, in Each Entry... Listen, Learn, Love by Sandi Boucher, a local author and motivational speaker from the Seine River First Nation, is a book sampling some of the Ojibwe wisdom which she has learned from her Mother.
In My Mother’s Kitchen; Three Generations of Simple, Delicious Family Food by Trish Magwood is a cookbook based on the recipes and meals that the author grew up with.
Mom and Me Knits: 20 Pretty Projects for Moms and Daughters by Stefanie Japel; photographs by Aimee Herring. Like mother like daughter, this book offers everything a knitter needs to stitch up trendy pieces for herself and her little one. And speaking of knitting, whether you're new to knitting or experienced, you are welcome to join Wit Knits, a group that gets together to knit (or crochet) at the Library. Along with knitting, share stories and laughs with fellow group members. Next get together is May 22, 1:30 at the Mary JL Black Library. For more information call 684-2403.
In fact the whole family can head over to the Library together and go to one of the many programs TBPL has to offer.
Meet for lunch at the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Seminar Series. They run monthly at the Mary J.L. Black Branch Library. The next one is May 13 at 12 noon and covers the topic of Customer Service Excellence. Call the Chamber office to register at 624-2626.
How about changing it up and giving pole walking a try. On May 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. at the Mary J.L. Black Library there will be an Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Pole Program. You will learn the benefits of poles and proper technique as well as meet other enthusiasts. And bonus, you can sign out a set of walking poles with your library card.
Maybe bike rides are in order. First why not check out the Safe Cycling program for all ages being held at the Mary J.L. Black Library on May 27 from 7 to 9 pm. You will pick up some valuable safe cycling tips. Put on by Eco Superior, you can call 624-2144 to register.
Then there’s always movie night. The next NFB Film Club is May 27 at 7 pm, showing The Wings of Johnny at Mary JL Black Library. This documentary takes you into the northern skies to discover flying through the eyes of the first Inuit bush pilot in Nunavik, Northern Quebec.
So wherever you are and whatever you end up doing, Happy Mother’s Day from TBPL!
Caron E. Naysmith
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