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.

August

Bad Art Night: Seniors Edition!

Bad Art Night - for seniors!

Sign up to join us on Tuesday August 12 from 6-7:30 PM in the library auditorium. Art supplies and canvases will be provided - all you need to bring is your creativity!

This program is for ages 55+.

Supplies are limited. Everyone wishing to participate must register individually. 

Registration is required. Sign up online, in person or over the phone 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.**

Wills and Power of Attorneys Information Session

Join us on Thursday August 21 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Mezzanine Roon (upper level of the library) for an information session on wills and power of attorneys with Michelle Lavigne Vezeau of Lavigne Vezeau Law Offices.

Learn about what goes into a will, some common misconceptions, and some best practices.

This program is for those aged 55+.

Registration is required as space is limited.

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.**

September

Sip + Stitch Craft Night

Join us on Thursday, September 11th from 6-8PM 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.

"What Comes Next? Planning Ahead for Aging Well with Hello Darlene

Join us on Wednesday September 17 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.**