Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried. 

Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.

Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.​

Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.​

Discussing death with children and young adults can be challenging and many tend to avoid the conversations altogether. But death, just like birth, is a natural part of our lives. As parents, guardians, and caregivers, it is our responsibility to ensure young people know it’s okay to talk about death and learn healthy ways of coping with grief.

Are these appropriate conversations for young people? Absolutely! In fact, their mental health might depend on it.

For parents, caregivers, professionals, and volunteers who engage with children and teens.

Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred. Please choose the session of your choice: evening or afternoon.

Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes.

Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.

Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop?  Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions.  **NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS**  Please bring your own device and library card.