Join us for an overview of Libby, an app that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.

This session will include how to navigate the app, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. This program will be held in the computer lab so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer. 

Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

Les 2e mardi du mois de septembre à juin, de 18h30 à 20h.

janvier: Amis, chers amis par Bernard Pivot

février: Qimmik par Michel Jean

mars: Les villes de papier par Dominique Fortier

avril: La vie heureuse par David Foenkinos

mai: Le livre des sœurs par Amélie Nothomb

juin: Le violon d'Adrien par Gary Victor

An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

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.

Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

Conversation Themes:

February: Man's Best Friend

March: Travel the World

April: Sports

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.