2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors Meet Up
Date: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 2 pm – 4 pm | Starting Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Registration: Not required.
Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors! We’re thrilled to announce a brand new get-together just for you! Join NG Pride for a fun-filled time of connection, laughter, and support.
Come and enjoy a cozy and inclusive space where you can meet like-minded individuals, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.
Refreshments provided. Allies welcome! email admin@ngpride.ca for more information.
Alzheimer’s CareGiver group
Date: 2nd Monday of the month from 1 pm – 3 pm | Ongoing
Registration: Not required.
Led by Alzheimer Society Leeds, Lanark and Grenville. To learn more: alz@alzllg.ca
The North Grenville Writers Circle
Registration: Not required
Description: The North Grenville Writers Circle free workshop series returns to the library this Winter!
The NGWC welcomes writers who are just thinking about becoming an author, aspiring novelists, as well as traditional and self-published authors. A number of published authors, who write in a variety of genres, monitor the closed Facebook group.
If you are interested in joining the group on Facebook please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/158937931438568/ .
To view the complete schedule visit The North Grenville Writers Circle website
Join to learn, share, support and be inspired!
Knit ‘n Natter
Date: Tuesday’s from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Ongoing
Registration: Not required. For more information contact Mary Cruse mcruse06@gmail.com
Beginners to experienced knitters get together to share ideas, patterns and companionship!
NGPL Book Club
Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2 pm- 4 pm | Ongoing
Registration: Email lcarriveau@ngpl.ca for details on how you can join in!
Meet with Linda and fellow book enthusiasts live @ NGPL, 2pm – 4pm.
Book copies available at the front desk.
All welcome!
Youngsters of Yore
Date: Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Ongoing
The Youngsters of Yore meet every Thursday afternoon at the Library. This group is run by some of our Friends of the Library volunteers. Each week there is a guest speaker and refreshments are served.
NG Poetry Guild
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6 pm- 6:50 pm | Ongoing
Registration: Not required.
The North Grenville Poetry Guild hopes to capture your imagination, teach you to articulate your emotions and learn to appreciate your inherent creativity. To learn more, check out the Guild’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3070181083210759/
All welcome!
The Scrappy Bits Quilting Club
Date: 1st Friday of each month, 1-3pm | Ongoing
Registration: Not required.
Bring your projects and join a group of fellow quilters for an afternoon of stitching, cutting and swap tips and ideas.
Beginner to expert, whatever your project there’s room to spread out and work!
Repair Café
Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am – 2pm
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Saturday, February 22nd
Saturday, March 22nd
Saturday, May 10th
Registration: Not required.
Have a sewing project you need help with? Have any small broken electronics you’d like help fixing? Drop by the repair café with your project for some one-on-one help!
Do you have a phone with a broken screen? Maybe a small kitchen appliance? Why not drop in and see if someone can take a look? For more information or for questions on specific items please contact Tricia: pmjh@snowie.ca
Suspended Programs
Science and Technology Group
We are looking for a local volunteer to lead this group. If it might be you, please contact info@ngpl.ca.
Date: 1st Thursday of the month, 5pm -6:45pm | Currently Suspended
The advancement of science and technology in the last 200 years has proceeded at a breathtaking pace, affecting everything in our lives.
This group is meant to provide an informal setting for people to come together & discuss science, its applications and its future.
Group members will decide the direction meetings take so bring your ideas!
- What are magnetars and why are they so scary.
- Who is Jocelyn Bell?
- Some interesting news about A.I.
- Vacuum energy and the Casimir effect.
NG Art Challenge & Art Social
Date: Saturdays, 10am – 11:30am | Currently Suspended
Community & Creativity is excited to let you know about the Saturday Art Social. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas and explore new techniques.
Try your hand at
Mandala Making
Lantern Making
Drawing
Bring your creativity, we’ll provide the space and materials. Join us for relaxed and inspiring mornings. All skill levels are welcome!