Coffee & Conversation Senior's Community Grant Programs

Thanks to the Government of Ontario's 2025-26 Senior's Community Grant, the North Bay Public Library is launching our Coffee & Conversation program series. These programs aim to provide North Bay and area seniors with opportunites to learn about different topics including online safety, accessing digital library services, mindfulness techniques, and Wills and power of attorneys. Social activities such as a Sip + Stitch craft night, Bad Art Night, and special editions of Book Bingo are also included to provide more opportunities for socializing.

March

Local Knowledge Library Project Information Session

Local Knowledge Library Public Information Session

Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6-7:30pm in the Mezzanine Room to learn about the Local Knowledge Library project! 

We will be discussing what the ultimate vision for the project looks like, what pieces we’ve already added and how the public can help contribute! 

This free info session is open to those aged 18+. 

This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.

Space is 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.**

Social Media Literacy

Social media can be confusing and overwhelming. Learn more about social media in this information session.

This session will cover topics such as how social media works, social media safety, and some best practices for using social media.

This program is for ages 18+.

Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.

This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.

** 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.**

Downsizing and Decluttering

Join us on Thursday March 12th at 1PM in the Mezzanine Room as Darlene Tripp from Hello Darlene talks about tips and strategies for decluttering and downsizing.

This program is for ages 18+.

Registration is required. Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Register online, in person, or by calling 705-474-4830.

This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.

** 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.**

Virtual Tour of the Nipissing Junction Union Cemetery

Join us on Tuesday March 17th from 7-8:30PM in the Mezzanine Room for a special virtual tour!

Enjoy a virtual tour of the Nipissing Junction Union Cemetery, meet the residents of one of the earliest cemeteries in the Nipissing District. Searching a cemetery in person or virtually and using transcription records will aid in documenting your family history.

This is a free, drop-in style event.

This program can also be attended from home via this Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dufH5npyTWmITQK0wkUXGA

This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.