Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
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The St. Laurent Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members.
All are welcome.
Upcoming dates and books:
- Thursday, September 28th, 10am to 12pm - A Good Man by Guy Vanderhaeghe
- Thursday, October 26th, 10am to 12pn - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- Thursday, November 30th, 10am to 12pm - Circe by Madeline Miller
- Thursday, January 25th, 10am to 12pm - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Thursday, February 29th, 10am to 12pm - Klara in the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
- Thursday, March 28th, 10am to 12pm - All Things Consoled by Elisabeth Hay
- Thursday, April 25th, 10am to 12pm - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gamus
- Thursday, June 6, 10am to 12pm - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Varghese
- Thursday, June 27th, 10am to 12pm - Selection of titles for fall 2024
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Thursday May 02, 2024 at 11:00am
90 minutesPresented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
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Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies at the St-Laurent Library. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages are welcome.
Encanto (2021) 1 h 30 min - PG
Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.
Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English
The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Come watch a free showing of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) with your friends! Snacks and beverages will be provided! For teens aged 12 to 17. The film is rated PG-13 (Disturbing Images|All Involving Teens|Intense Violent Thematic Material). Viewer discretion is advised. It runs for 2 hours and 26 minutes. Presented in English. Le film sera présenté en anglais.
Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell); a competition that could change Panem forever.
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Mondays, Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
5:00pm
180 minutes2 sessions remaining
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For high school students.
Come to the library for a quiet place to study. Tea, snacks, and relaxing music will be provided. All you need to bring is your study materials!
Please note that no tutoring is offered during these sessions. They are meant to be self-directed study time.
Pour les élèves du secondaire.
Venez à la bibliothèque pour étudier au calme. Du thé, des en-cas et de la musique relaxante seront fournis. Tout ce que vous devez apporter, c'est votre matériel d'étude !
Veuillez noter qu'aucun tutorat n'est proposé pendant ces sessions. Il s'agit d'un temps d'étude autonome.