Adult Programs

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Our Children’s Programs are available here.

Artist of the Month!

Dennis Corrigan’s photography of concerts will be on display until the end of October.

Drop by to see his photos of concerts including Glass Tiger in Barry’s Bay (1989) — and a special to the library, a photo of Sir Paul McCartney!

If you would like to be an artist of the month, please contact admin@madawaskavalleylibrary.ca.

All Candidates Meeting

On Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm the Madawaska Valley Public Library held an All Candidates Meeting in collaboration with the Barry’s Bay Legion. This was an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates of the 2026 municipal election, and hear their platforms. Questions were submitted by the public in advance.

An audio recording of the event is available on the Opeongo Line Podcast.

A video recording is available below.

Voting for the municipal and school board elections in the Township of Madawaska Valley will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. Online voting begins Friday, October 16. More information is available here https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/your-local-government/elections/election-2026/

Service Canada

Tuesday, Nov 24 from 10am to 2pm.

This clinic can help with Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) applications, as well as passport applications, SIN applications, Canada Dental Plan, Canada Disability.

Book an appointment by calling 613-756-2000 or email programs@madawaskavalleylibrary.ca

Appointments are highly recommended. Walk-ins will only be seen if there is time.

Chess Club

Chess Club is an all ages meet up for youth and adults to engage in friendly competition and mentorship!

Ages 7 to adult are welcome.

Meet the third Thursday of the month to play chess, share strategies, teach someone how to play, and have fun!

Next meet ups:
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 17

If you have a chess set, please bring it — and a friend!

Contact the library for more information at 613-756-2000 or email programs@madawaskavalleylibrary.ca

HOME ICE: MVDHS Wolves 1967-1972

Now available for purchase at the library – HOME ICE by Sean Conway!

$20 cash or e-transfer.

Meet the author and hear the story behind this local book about local hockey!

Next on Sean’s local book tour, he will be at the Killaloe Public Library on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Drop-in, no registration required.

Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Madawaska Valley Public Library.

Adult Walking Group

Every Friday at 12:30am, drop by the library to walk with a group of other adults who want to keep fit and meet new people. Occasionally, the group will go a field trip to walk at a local hiking spot.

The group chooses the route each week. All fitness levels are welcome. The group walks in all weather, year-round. Walking poles are available to borrow.

Enjoy a refreshing drink and some social time afterwards at the library!

Please sign in at the front desk. You will be asked to complete a waiver before participating for your first time. Please dress appropriately. Know your limits.

Book Club

We currently have two book clubs for adults.

One club meets the first Thursday of the month, at the Library, at 10am.

The second club meets the last Thursday of the month, at the Library, at 6pm.

If you are interested in book club, please contact the library to inquire about availability. We will contact you when a space becomes available.

*We have book club copies to borrow for your book club! Inquire at the front desk.