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.

October

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.**

November

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.**