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.

Create art in good company. 

This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

All supplies will be provided.

For Newcomers. 

Be better prepared to write an effective resume. Learn how to structure your resume and best describe your work experiences and accomplishments.

Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people, framing, and more to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning.