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  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 6:15pm

    Feelings about death are as diverse as people are. And while we recognize that what someone thinks or feels about dying, death, grief or loss isn’t necessarily determined by their gender identity or sexual orientation, we also know how important it is to be able to talk about these issues and feelings in a space that feels safe and with people who share similar life experiences.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.,  

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Planning for your dependant's end of life' experience.

    Do you have a dependant with a disability that would hinder them from making decisions concerning their care at the end of life ? Do you think you may die before your dependant? Would you like to have a say in medical interventions at the end of their lives? Would you like to make sure they would have the care that you would choose if you were with them? Would you like input into their after death service?

    Come and chat with Mar. We'll chat about Guardianship, Recording idiosyncrasies your child may have that your guardian and care staff would need to know, Writing down your wishes for your child for medical interventions, Expressing your desire for your child to die at their home, hospital or hospice and Making burial and funeral arrangements, 

    Mainly, How to talk to your guardian. You need to talk, talk, talk so they know your wishes

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Please choose one session (afternoon or evening).

    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.

  • Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes.

    Du 3 juillet au 21 août 2025.

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0 to 18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity. 

    From July 3 to August 21, 2025. 

  • Wednesday Sep 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Oct 29, 2025)

    Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

    Rejoignez-nous pour un cours parent / bébé de 6 semaines du 17 septembre au 29 octobre 2025, où vous apprendrez à utiliser le toucher nourrissant pour créer des liens avec votre pré-rampant. Les bébés doivent être âgés de 0 à 10 mois (et être vêtus de vêtements faciles à enlever / confortables). ​Nous n'avons pas de classe le mercredi 15 octobre 2025. 

    * Pour participer, veuillez apporter une petite couverture pour votre bébé ainsi qu'un tapis d'exercice / de yoga. 

  • Wednesday Sep 17, 2025 at 11:30am (series runs until Oct 29, 2025)

    Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

    Join us for a 6 week parent/baby course from September 17 to October 29, where you will learn how to use the nurturing touch to bond with your pre-crawler. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere and will teach you how to massage your baby while learning the many benefits that come from the nurturing touch. It will also increase your confidence and ability to care for and nurture your infant. ​We do not have a class on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

    *To take part, please bring a small blanket for your baby as well as an exercise/yoga mat. Babies must be 0 to 10 months and dressed in easy to remove clothing. ​

  • Thursday Sep 18, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes.

    Session 1 : Du 18 septembre au 23 octobre 2025

    Session 2 : Du 6 novembre au 11 décembre 2025

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity. 

    Session 1: From September 18 to October 23, 2025

    Session 2: From November 6 to December 11, 2025