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.
Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
Fall/Winter 2024 Conversation Themes:
September 16th: Man's Best Friend
October 21st: Travel the World
November 18th: Sports
December 16th: My Castle, My Home
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 10:00am
90 minutes
The Caregivers Death Café is for anyone who is currently, or who has ever been, in a caregiving role. Providing care to someone who sick or facing death can often greatly impact the caregiver’s relationship with their own mortality. This death café gives caregivers the chance to openly talk about their feelings, thoughts, and experiences around dying, death, grief, and loss.
Home Hospice Facilitators: Daniel Gilbeau and Marlene Marrow
Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Blackburn Hamlet - Social Hour
Happening on the last Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Join your neighbors and have a chat over a cup of coffee, we have puzzles, board games and crossword puzzles. Bring your own mug!
Heure Sociale - Blackburn Hamlet
Se tient le dernier jeudi du mois à 10 h 30. Venez rencontrer et discuter avec vos voisins, nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société ainsi que des mots croisés. Apportez votre propre tasse!
Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
Conversation themes
Wednesdays, Oct 02, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
1:30pm
120 minutes
10 sessions remaining
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
October 2: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
October 23: Oh Canada!
November 27: Try Your Luck
December 18: The Heart of the Home: The Kitchen
Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutes
Join us for a workshop presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre.
This workshop will focus on the ABCs of wills: how to make your will, dying without a will, all things related to the estate trustee or liquidator and powers of Attorney and Guardianships in Ontario.
Registration required.
Friday Oct 25, 2024 at 9:30am
180 minutes
Join us for this free event where we connect you with the wealth of health and social resources available to you in your local community. If you're interested in learning more about healthy living, eating, and general wellbeing, why not come along and meet some of the organizations in Ottawa working to support you and your loved ones in staying healthy and achieving your health goals.
Guest Speakers: Ottawa Paramedic Service and The Dementia Society
When: Friday October 25th, 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: Ben Franklin Place, Chambers
All are welcome!