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Adult Programs

Check out our What’s On Calendar for more information or call the Information Services department at 613-968-6731 x 2037.

AI 101 Workshop

This three-week workshop will introduce patrons to the fascinating world of AI. We’ll explore popular tools like Gemini and ChatGPT, learn how to use AI for creative projects, and discover practical ways to integrate it into daily life.

Lesson 1: Monday, October 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Lesson 2: Monday, October 27, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Lesson 3: Monday, November 3, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Canada Disability Benefit Information Session and Clinic

Thursday, October 30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A representative from Service Canada will be at the library to share information about the Canada Disability Benefit, eligibility, benefit amounts, how to apply, and more. Apply for the Benefit at the clinic following the presentation.

Presentation: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Drop-in)

Canada Disability Benefit Clinic: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Registered 10 minute appointments)

Registration is required for clinic. To register, visit the Information Services desk, call 613-968-6731 x2037, or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.

If you register for a clinic timeslot, you must bring the following to your appointment: SIN, Notice of Assessment, and Direct Deposit information.

Drop-In Tech Help

Bring your smart phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop and your questions! Held monthly on Mondays from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the second-floor Board Room. No registration required.

Upcoming dates: September 15, October 20, November 24, December 15

Book Clubs

Join us for a cozy chat about the books you love, either in the afternoon or the evening, whichever suits you best! Click here for all the details.

Check Out a Skill

Book a one hour appointment with one of our knowledgeable staff members and learn a new skill. We can help you learn how to use Facebook, navigate email, use a tablet or eReader, upload photos to a computer, and how to research family history, and more.

To request an appointment, visit the second floor staff, call 613-968-6731 x 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.

Interest-Based Programs

There is no registration for the following free, drop-in programs. If you would like to receive notifications about any updates or weather-related cancellations for any of these programs, please contact us to be added to the notification list: call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.

Adult Chess Club

Weekly Mondays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Belleville Public Library’s Adult Chess Club currently meets weekly on Monday evenings in the second-floor Board Room. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. Ages 18 and up.

French Conversation Circle

Weekly Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Join our French Conversation Circle and practice your French speaking skills. The Circle meets in the second-floor cookbook nook on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Please note, this is not a French language learning class. It is for practicing your French speaking skills.

Creative Fibres

Weekly Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second-floor cookbook Reading Nook.

BPL Writers' Collective

Biweekly Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Collective meets every other Thursday in the second-floor Board Room. Join other writers to chat about your work, get ideas, and gain insight on how to improve your writing. Writers’ groups are a great place to encourage yourself and others to meet your writing goals, whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction.

Upcoming dates: September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30

Queer Space

Monthly Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Queer Space is an inclusive social gathering for members of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community taking place monthly in the second-floor Board Room. If you are looking to meet new people, make friends, ask questions, or simply spend an evening amongst other queer people, we’d love for you to join us. Don’t be shy, stop in even just to say hi! Ages 16+.

Upcoming dates: September 25, October 23, November 20, December 18