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- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
‘Don’t Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake)’ Death Cafe at Dallas Central Library
Tea and cake accompany a conversation about death at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library on Nov. 15, led by INELDA-certified death doula Betsy Stirbens. The listing gives the subject and facilitator, but not a sequence of discussion topics.
A discussion without a published script
The library describes the setting as welcoming and nonjudgmental. Stirbens is identified as an INELDA-certified death doula, but the event page provides no specific prompts or detailed agenda.
The listing also does not say whether attendees are expected to speak or may listen. Anyone deciding between an open discussion and a more structured program should factor in that uncertainty.
Further reading: Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗
The October session had a different focus
On Oct. 11, 2026, the library held a separately listed program called “Don’t Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - End-Of-Life Planning Party.” That description centered on beginning a personal end-of-life checklist and said Stirbens would bring planning documents; it also mentioned tea, baked goods and discussion.
That earlier listing gives context for the series, but its checklist and documents are not advertised as part of the Nov. 15 Death Cafe.
Further reading: Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - End-Of-Life Planning Party | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗
One facilitated conversation
The Nov. 15 listing names a discussion about death, led by Betsy Stirbens, with tea and cake. It does not publish timed segments or a topic-by-topic agenda.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Eugene McDermott Conference Room, 8th Floor
- Death Cafe discussion with cake and tea, led by INELDA-certified death doula Betsy Stirbens.
Details for the day
Sunday, Nov. 15
The session runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event page also lists Oct. 11, 2026, Jan. 17, 2027, and Mar. 14, 2027, as other occurrence dates. These are separate sessions, not weekly drop-in hours.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - End-Of-Life Planning Party | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗
Eighth-floor conference room
The event is in the Eugene McDermott Conference Room on the eighth floor of J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Dallas Public Library ↗
Free, with registration required
Dallas Public Library programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required for this event. Registration closes at noon on Nov. 15, two hours before the session begins.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Dallas Public Library ↗
Adults 18 and older
The listing gives the age group as Adult (18+).
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗
Getting to the Central Library
Destination and directions
Go to J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201. The event is in the Eugene McDermott Conference Room on the eighth floor. The official listing links to a map that can calculate directions from your starting point.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Dallas Public Library ↗
Transit, parking and entrance
The supplied official pages do not give transit routes, parking details, or a building entrance for this event.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Dallas Public Library ↗
Accommodation requests
The Central Library branch page lists (214) 670-7809 for accommodation requests. It does not specify arrangements for the conference room.
Before you make a plan
Does the Nov. 15 session include the planning checklist and documents?
Those were described for the separate Oct. 11 End-Of-Life Planning Party. The Nov. 15 listing advertises a Death Cafe discussion and does not promise checklist materials.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - End-Of-Life Planning Party | Dallas Public Library ↗
Does the listing confirm that registration is still available?
It requires registration and gives a noon Nov. 15 cutoff, but does not confirm current availability. Check the event page before making the trip.
Don't Fear the Reaper (We Have Cake) - Death Cafe | Dallas Public Library ↗
Location & Google Maps
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library — Eugene McDermott Conference Room, 8th Floor
1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201
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