Thursday, 17 Oct at 2pm. Artist, Blair T. Paul makes a donation and dedication at Almonte branch.
Author Amanda Peters at Almonte branch on Friday, 18 Oct at 6:30pm. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242544988349271
Films in the afternoon return to Almonte branch library on the 4th Wednesday of each month (not December) at 1pm. There’s popcorn! No registration required but space is limited to 30-35 individuals.
Empowering Palliative Care at Home: How Lanark County Paramedics Support Our Community
An enlightening session in the Age Friendly Speakers Series, hosted by Bridging Generations & Home Hospice North Lanark
When: Thursday, 24 Oct at 1:30-2:50 PM.
Where: Mississippi Mills Library Pakenham Branch, 112 McFarlane Street
Learn from the Lanark County Paramedic Service about how Community Paramedics are making a difference in palliative care. This session will cover topics like regular home visits, wellness plans, and referrals, all focused on helping patients stay at home during critical times.
Note: Another Age Friendly Speakers Series event is happening Wednesday, 30 Oct. at 1-3 PM at Almonte branch – details coming soon.
Together We Read is a digital book club for participating Ontario libraries & patrons
How to borrow unlimited FREE ebooks & eAudio of this title as well as book details are found at https://www.togetherweread.com/ontario/
The program runs through October. MMPL also has a copy of this wonderful title available to reserve: https://missmills.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S192C3672159
About All Our Relations – “In this urgent and incisive work, bestselling and award-winning author Tanya Talaga explores the alarming rise of youth suicide in Indigenous communities in Canada and beyond. Because of colonialism’s legacy, too many communities today lack access to the basic determinants of health, leading to a mental health and youth suicide crisis on a global scale. But, Talaga reminds us, First Peoples also share a history of resistance, resilience, and civil rights activism.”