Adult Programs

Tech helpers from Lakefield College School are back and ready to offer assistance with a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and e-readers.

Get help with tech topics such as navigating emails, optimizing space on your device, organizing photos, accessing eBooks and audiobooks through an app, and more.

Dates: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Library Centennial Room, 8 Queen Street, Lakefield
Questions? Contact Amy Rosborough at arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca or 705-292-5065
Book one-on-one tech help at the Lakefield Library with students from Lakefield College School.

Register for December 11

General Waitlist for Tech Help

Join us in the Community Hall at our Bridgenorth branch for a fitness class specially designed for seniors! Certified fitness instructor Karie Janssen will lead participants through a series of exercises designed to help increase strength, taking into account each person's particular needs. The fitness portion of the class will be 45 minutes long, followed by hydration/snack time.

Participants will need to fill out the following questionnaire before participating in the class. Copies will be available at the class, but we recommend filling it out ahead of time to maximize workout time.

Fitness Class Questionnaire

Dates: Mondays - November 17 to December 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bridgenorth Library (in the Community Hall), 836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth

Contact: Amy Rosborough at 705-292-5065 or arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register for November 17 through December 8

General Waitlist for Fitness Classes

Have you wanted to learn how to use the SPL Makerspace equipment but just can't get there? This sublimation series is for you! Join us in the Optimist Hall at our Ennismore branch for a series of sublimation tote bag and mug making workshops! Participants will learn how to design and make their very own tote bag or mug using sublimation equipment from the SPL Makerspace. Participants may register for up to one tote bag workshop and one mug workshop. 
(*Please note: the designs in the photos are for inspiration and may not be available*) 

Dates: Fridays - December 5 and December 12
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore Library (in the Optimist Hall)
Contact: Amy Rosborough at 705-292-5065 or arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register for December 5

Register for December 12

General Waitlist for Mobile Makerspace

Join us at the Ennismore Library for a free Embroidered Ornament Workshop for seniors! Participants will learn and practice several stiches they will then add to a laser cut wooden ornament. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, December 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore Library at 551 Ennis Road

Contact: Amy Rosborough at arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca or 705-292-5065

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register for Embroidered Ornament

Waitlist for Embroidered Ornament

Contact: Amy Rosborough at arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca or 705-292-5065

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register for Christmas Centerpiece

Waitlist for Christmas Centerpiece

Drop by the Bridgenorth Library during open hours, and enjoy two-dimensional artwork by different artists each month.