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An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope

2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 21:00:00 America/New_York An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Wednesday, May 08
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 21:00:00 America/New_York An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you.

Featuring 3 specialists who can change your life!

Forrest Willett, an enlightening, entertaining speaker, inspires people to be positive, do their best and be their greatest. Having experienced a near-death automobile accident that left him with a catastrophic brain injury, he struggled to relearn everyday tasks. Forrest refused to give up and trained his brain to work around the damage, moving forward to create a new, productive and meaningful
life. Today he speaks around the world.

Chantel Coward offers wellness expertise through her doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Having provided services to numerous respected organizations, she now delivers individual therapy for adults, children, couples and families, as she reviews the benefit of Emotional Resilience: the armour you need for today's world. She has created Assessment, Counselling and Consultation Services by providing treatment for mental and physical health.

Peter Jennings is a published author and a Happiness Expert. In his book "Why Being Happy Matters", he interviewed 37 people from around the world about staying happy in unhappy times, including several PhDs studying positive psychology. His entertaining presentations introduce audiences to people whom he profiles in the book, as well and revealing 7 Secrets to Happiness to enhance your peace of mind.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Travel & Lifestyle | Health & Wellness |

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Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, May 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Rescheduled
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Rescheduled
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, May 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sun, May 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, May 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Fri, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab