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SUMMARY:Civic Conversations
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to visit the McBride Memorial Library each Friday 11am–12pm to discuss the news of the week and what’s happening in our world. \nThis new community opportunity gives participants a chance to \n\nPractice respectful civic engagement as we discuss current events\nBuild relationships with others in our community and make new friends\n\nOur hope for these conversations is that participants will attend with a sense of openness\, curiosity\, and humility as we seek to understand each other and gain new perspectives. This is an opportunity to reclaim the ideal of civic public discourse. \nWhat You Can Expect at Each Session: \n\nIntroductions\nSuggestions for topics of discussion from participants\nVoting on the topic(s) of discussion\nA well-facilitated conversation following clear ground rules\nPositive engagement as we share different points of view\n\nExpectations to Abandon: \n\nThat you can persuade others that they are wrong and you are right about something of importance to them\nThat facts will be agreed upon and logic followed consistently\n\nGround Rules: \n\nOne person speaks at a time\nSpeak only for yourself\nAvoid stereotyping (don’t lump others into groups)\nAsk questions of curiosity (avoid ‘gotcha’ questions)\nRefrain from personal attacks\nPhones off
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/civic-conversations/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
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