Adult Programs and Events

The Adult Department offers a variety of workshops and author readings. 

Please check our Event Calendar for our most up-to-date programming.

March

Chair Yoga with Anne Bentley

Creating Community and Connection in an exciting way at the North Bay Public Library!

Begin the New Year, on the right foot with a weekly senior chair yoga class, that will invite more movement, flexibility and freedom into the body.  The class will focus on alignment, body/mind awareness, breath work , balance and joint releasing.  

Anne Bentley will lead a modified fun gentle yoga class, using the chair to assist you with postures and balance. This class is especially designed for all body types, including mobility people with physical limitations. Be prepared to feel energised and elevated as you leave class. 

What you will need: wear comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and an exercise band or yoga strap with you. 

Chair yoga will run weekly on Wednesday afternoons, 1-2PM in the library Auditorium until April 1, 2026.

You can also join us via Zoom by visiting the Event Calendar and clicking on the link provided.

Space is limited. Please register in advance. You must register for each date separately.

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.**

Service Canada in person clinic

Service Canada In Person Clinic

Service Canada In-Person Clinic - March 23, 2026 10:30-3PM in the Mezzanine Room.

Book your time at the main desk to meet with a Service Canada agent to talk about the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefits programs. 

Individual time slots are available to reduce wait times. Please visit the main desk or call 705-474-4830 to reserve your time slot.

Book Bingo!

It's time for Book Bingo!

Join us on Tuesday March 24 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.**

Sip + Stitch Craft Night

Join us on Thursday, March 26th from 6-8PM in the Mezzanine Room for Sip + Stitch! 
 

Bring a new project or a WIP to work on during this drop-in social-gathering style event. We will have snacks and music! This is a free drop-in style event. All crafts are welcome!

No supplies will be provided, please bring your own craft to work on. 

For ages 18+. 

Author Reading and Signing with Valerie Lafortune

Join author Valerie Lafortune on Saturday March 28 from 2-3:30PM in the Mezzaine Room for a book reading and signing for her novel, Le sceau de la mort : Une enquête de Lizy Lalonde. The author will also have books available for purchase.

This is a free, drop-in style program. This program is for ages 18+. Please note that this program will be in French.

 

Groupe d'âge :

Adultes, seniors (55 ans et plus)

Description du programme

Détails de l'événement

Rejoignez l'auteure Valérie Lafortune le samedi 28 mars de 14 h à 15 h 30 dans la salle Mezzaine pour une lecture et une discussion autour de son roman “Le sceau de la mort : Une enquête de Lizy Lalonde”. L'auteure proposera également ses livres à la vente.

Il s'agit d'un programme gratuit et sans inscription. Ce programme est destiné aux personnes âgées de 18 ans et plus.

NBPL's Moose-t Reads Online Book Club

Welcome to North Bay Public Library's Moose-t Reads Book Club!
Each month, staff will post a list of books to choose from: feel free to discuss, post about, or review the book(s) you pick! You can even post things that are inspired by the theme of the month, or the book you are reading.
Click to join!

Spice Club

Spice Club is a free monthly kit that comes with a portion of a Spice of the Month and a recipe brochure. 

 

For more information and to see past recipes, click here.

Book Club

The Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the library boardroom.