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Adult Programs

The Selwyn Public Library offers a variety of programs for adults in our Library Branches and Makerspace.

Below is a list of all the programs for adults that are currently offered by the Selwyn Public Library.

Fall 2025 Programs for Seniors

Book one-on-one tech help at the Lakefield Library with students from Lakefield College School.

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 - October 30, November 13, November 20, November 27
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

Register for October 30

Register for November 13

Register for November 20

Register for November 27

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 - October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10
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 October 20

Register for October 27

Register for November 3

Register for November 10

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*) 

Week 1: Friday, October 3 -Tote bags
Week 2: Friday, October 10 – Tote bags
Week 3: Friday, October 17 – Mugs
Week 4: Friday, November 7 - Mugs

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 October 10

Register for October 17

Register for November 7

Adult Programs

Project Feederwatch

All are welcome to attend an informative workshop on Project Feederwatch, presented by Carly from Bird Friendly Selwyn.

This winter, you can count birds at your home feeder and help the birds too!

All are welcome, drop-in. Tea and cookies will be provided. 
Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Library Centennial Room

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

September Artist: Brian Black

Drop by the Bridgenorth Library during open hours to view Landscape Relaxation, paintings by Brian Black.

Brian Black

October Artist: Juliette Fellbaum

Born in Sudbury, Juliette now lives and works in her home studio in Peterborough.  She is a traditionalist at heart and her works reflect her passion for tranquility, colour and travel.

 

To view the full list of Makerspace programs, please visit the SPL Makerspace page.

The Bridgenorth Library is inviting local artists to submit samples of their work for display in 2026.

Submission Information

Submissions will be accepted from September 22 to October 31, and they will be reviewed in November.  We exhibit two-dimensional artwork including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs and prints.

Art Display Call for Entry

Selwyn Public Library Art Display Policy 

Please contact Heather Jamieson at 705-292-5065 or hjamieson@mypubliclibrary.ca for more information or to submit the completed Call for Entry form.

The  Please contact Heather Jamieson at 705-292-5065 or email Heather for more information or to submit the completed Call for Entry form.

Join the Selwyn Public Library and Community Care Chemung for this lovely Holly Tea and Christmas Craft Sale featuring local vendors.

Our Homeschool group will also be selling their creations at this special library and Community Care fundraiser.

Date: Friday, November 7
Times: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Road
Cost: $3 admission

Would you like the library to put together a mystery book bag for you? Each book bag will include 4 books based on the genre or author you select. 

Available at all three library locations. 

Request a Mystery Book Bag

Bridgenorth Book Club

The Bridgenorth Book Club is currently full with a waitlist. 

2025-2026 Bridgenorth Book Club Schedule

Ennismore Book Club

The Ennismore Book Club meets on Mondays once a month, and new members are welcome.
2025-2026 Ennismore Book Club Schedule

The Selwyn Public Library has launched an exciting new project to collect and celebrate the unique voices of our community. Members of the Publishing Club have compiled stories and poems submitted by the public to include in an anthology, celebrating the talent and creativity of our library patrons. Copies of the anthology will be available for checkout at any of our three library branches in spring 2025. River Echoes: Volume One is now available on our library shelves.

River Echoes in Library Catalogue

Ennismore Library has a new travel collection! Learn what’s available and how to book travel equipment to take with you on your next trip.

View the Travel Collection

The Selwyn Public Library has materials for all ages to learn more about Indigenous history, including the Indian Residential School experience, and the ongoing Truth & Reconciliation process. 

View our Indigenous Resources information page

The Needlework Group with the Makerspace is a place and time to gather, work on independent projects, socialize, and support each other.

Knitting, crochet, and cross-stich welcome. No formal teaching is being provided.

Needlework Group will meet:
First Tuesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (drop-in)
First Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (drop-in)

SPL Makerspace - 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Contact Us

Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065 
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022 
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601

 

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