Megan Bennett writes: “Though often referred to as the most wonderful time of year, the holidays can be the exact opposite for those mourning the loss of family or friends. Kim Pangracs, family counselor with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Canada, says there is a noticeable increase in requests for grief support this time of year. AHS partnered with Calgary (Alberta) Public Library to host three “Grief and Managing the Holidays.” An increasing number of libraries, with help from community partners, are organizing programming about handling grief during the holiday season.