Health and Death Literacy

Death Positive Libraries Northern Ireland

At Death Positive Libraries NI, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of openness and understanding around matters relating to dying, death and bereavement.

The initiative aims to create safe spaces within libraries across Northern Ireland where people can explore, learn, and discuss topics related to advanced illness, caregiving, dying, death and bereavement.

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About the Initiative

The Death Positive Libraries initiative is a community-centred programme that seeks to normalise conversations about death. By providing resources, hosting events, and facilitating discussions, we aim to empower individuals to approach the topic of death with curiosity, respect, and compassion.

Our Goals

Educate:
Offer a diverse range of books, resources, and workshops that provide information on death, dying, and end-of-life care.

Enagage:
Create opportunities for community members to engage in meaningful conversations about death and dying through book clubs, discussion groups, and public talks.

Support:
Provide a supportive environment for individuals grieving a the someone close to them, facing terminal illness, or simply wishing to learn more about the end-of-life process.

Normalise:
Work towards destigmatising death by making it a natural part of public conversation and education.

Key Offerings

Curated Collections:
Access a comprehensive selection of books, articles, and multimedia resources that cover a wide range of topics related to death and dying.

Workshops & Events:
Participate in workshops and events such as “Understanding Grief,” “Plan Ahead,” and “Conversations About Death.”

Discussion Groups:
Join our death positive book clubs and discussion groups where you can share thoughts, ask questions, and gain new perspectives.

Community Support:
Connect with local support groups and services that offer assistance to those dealing with grief, terminal illness, or caregiving responsibilities.

Where? 📍

Death Positive Libraries in Northern Ireland are located in:

Derry Central Library, Waterside Library, Strabane Library, Omagh Library, Newry City Library, Cookstown Library, Northern Regional College (Ballymena and Newtownabbey Campuses), Irvinestown Library, and Magherafelt, Draperstown, Enniskillen and Lisnaskea.

Death Positive Library books can be requested at different library locations in Northern Ireland.

For more information on the Death Positive Libraries initiative, please contact us at info@compassionatecommunitiesni.com
or call us at T. 028 7135 1010 M. 075 903 54365 .

Let’s work together to bring conversations about death into the light and support one another through all stages of life.