All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

Death Cafe

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Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

A Death Café is a relaxed, welcoming space where people gather to talk openly about death and dying over tea and conversation. There’s no agenda, therapy, or judgment—just a safe environment to explore what mortality means to us and how it shapes the way we live. All beliefs, questions, and quiet moments are welcome. Whether you're grieving, curious, caregiving, or simply human—you're invited to take a seat and join the conversation.

Erika Hall is a certified death doula and the founder of Rosemary Raven Hearth, an end-of-life practice rooted in compassion, presence, and legacy work. She supports individuals and families through grief, dying, and remembrance with warmth, honesty, and care. Erika believes that talking about death can be a powerful way to deepen our connection to life—and each other. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.