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.
December
How to Make the Most of Your Library Card!
Learn how to get the most out of your library card!
Join us on Saturday December 13 from 2-3PM in the Mezzanine Room to learn about the things that your library card gives you access to, plus some programs and services you might not know about.
This information session is for those aged 18+.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register in advance.
Register online, in person, or by calling the library at 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.**
January
Sip + Stitch Craft Night
Join us on Thursday, January 8th 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+.
This program is part of the Seniors Community Grant Coffee & Conversation series.
This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.
Mindfulness and Self Compassion Workshop with Jessy Boudreau
Join us on Thursday January 22nd from 1-3PM in the Mezzanine Room for a gentle and engaging workshop designed to nurture self-kindness, reduce stress, and support healthy aging.
Jessy Boudreau will help participants explore simple mindfulness practices and learn how to bring kind awareness to thoughts and emotions. Research shows that mindfulness and self-compassion can help improve memory, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure, and increase resilience. No experience needed—just bring an open heart.
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.**
Experiece the Joys and Rewards of Volunteering with the Nipssing Branch of Ontario Ancestors
Experience the Joys and Rewards of Volunteering
Drop into the Joan Duquette Room (Lower level of the library) on Thursday January 22nd, between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and/or 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to explore the opportunities of volunteering with the Nipissing Branch of Ontario Ancestors.
This is a free drop-in event! Snacks will be provided!