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.
November
Planning Ahead: The Real Costs and Choices of Aging Well
Planning Ahead: The Real Costs and Choices of Aging Well
Join us on Thursday November 13 from 6-7:30PM in the Mezzanine Room for a special information session featuring Darlene Tripp of Hello Darlene and Jim Palangio from RBC to discuss the costs of aging well.
This is a collaborative, educational session that helps older adults and their families understand both the emotional/practical side of transitions and the financial realities behind those choices.
This program is for those aged 18+.
Space is limited. Please register in advance. 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 as there is a waitlist for this program.**
Email Basics for Seniors
Join us on Saturday November 15 to learn some email basics!
We will go over what email is, how it works, signing up for an email address, sending and receiving emails, and tips on avoiding spam/scam emails. This is a lecture/ Q&A style program, not a workshop.
Space is limited. Please register in advance. 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 as there is a waitlist for this program.**
Mindfulness & Self Compassion Workshop with Jessy Boudreau
Join us on Friday Nov. 21 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.
This program is for those aged 55+.
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.**