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.
September
Sip + Stitch Craft Night
Join us on Thursday, September 18th from 3-5PM in the Mezzanine Room for Sip ‘n’ 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.
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.
October
"Stuck in the Middle: Supporting the Sandwich Generation with Hello Darlene
Stuck in the middle: Supporting the Sandwich Generation caring for older adults
Join us on Monday October 6, 6-7:30PM in the Mezzanine Room for information to support those caring for older adults in their lives, as part of our Coffee + Conversation senior's program series.
Hello Darlene will share some logistical, emotional, and planning challenges faced by the sandwich generation. Both those caring for older adults and parents. Learn about practical tips, planning ideas, and general best practices to help an older adult navigate aging at home and relocation successfully to reduce burnout and gain a sense of control.
This program is for those aged 18+.
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.**
Researching Your Family History at the Barbara Moore Memorial Library with the OGS Nipissing Branch
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (two sessions)
Place: Joan Duquette Room, North Bay Public Library
Topic: Researching Your Family History at the Barbara Moore Memorial Library
Enjoy social interaction with others who share a similar desire to know more about their family history. Each session will start with the examination of the exceptional resources available at the Barbara Moore Memorial Library and then transition into an opportunity to start your family research under the guidance of our experienced researchers.
This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Financé par le gouvernement de l'Ontario.
"What Comes Next? Planning Ahead for Aging Well" with Hello Darlene
Join us on Wednesday October 15 from 6-7:30PM in the Mezzanine Room for "What comes next? Planning ahead for Aging Well" as part of our Coffee + Conversation senior's program series.
Hello Darlene will demystify the process of Eldercare Planning. Sharing tips on what families need to think about before a crisis hits. We will review the different retirement relocation options, key documents to have in place & relocation logistics and considerations. We will also review some tips on Aging in Place considerations. Great opportunity to become familiar with some of the language associated with this type of planning.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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.**
A Very Special Spooky Senior Book Bingo
This special edition of Book Bingo will be spectacular and spooky and just for those aged 55+.
Bring your friends to bingo on October 18th and see if you win a Book Bingo!
Space is limited. Please register in advance.
Registration OPENS September 29th.
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.**