For Grief Awareness Week 2025, At The Library presents Messy Grief! A week of arts programming as part of Loved and Lost, a programme of work exploring grief, how we talk about it and how we live well with it.
This Grief Gathering is a welcoming space for everyone—whether you've experienced grief or not - to connect, share feelings and experiences around love & loss. It's for people who have experienced grief, and for people who haven’t.
Monday 8th December
1pm - 3pm
Crosby Library
This gathering is an inclusive space, open to people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and beliefs. You’re invited to share your experiences and reflections around death and grief—but there’s no pressure to speak. Listening and being present is enough.
This Grief Gathering is hosted by artist Brendan Curtis and Debbie Chan, with support of librarian Emma Latham who has experiences of grief. Refreshments, including both hot & cold beverages and cake will be provided.
Please tell us your access or dietary requirements when booking, so we can make the day comfortable & welcoming for you.
We keep gatherings small, limited to 12 people maximum, so booking is essential.