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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/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221327Z
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SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers (18 & up) and preschoolers (birth-3). \nPLAY and LEARN offers five weeks of parent-child workshops to parents and their newborn to 3-year-old children featuring weekly themes. \nThe community room is set up as a hands-on playroom! Just drop in with your baby. \nA community expert will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area. \nTHEMES: \n\nEarly Literacy\nSpeech\, Hearing\, & Language Development\nEarly Child DevelopmentNutrition\nMusic & Movement\n\nMcBride is proud to be a Family Place LibraryTM.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/play-and-learn/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Family-Place.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002479-1788519600-1788523200@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T223301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223315Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: September 4\, October 2\, & November 6 \n4:00-5:30 pm \nFor Kids and Teens\, ages 5–18 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nA LEGO-building get together for kids\, teens\, and their families. Each gathering presents a new creative challenge\, while freestyle building is also encouraged.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/lego-club/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221327Z
UID:10002749-1788890400-1788894000@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers (18 & up) and preschoolers (birth-3). \nPLAY and LEARN offers five weeks of parent-child workshops to parents and their newborn to 3-year-old children featuring weekly themes. \nThe community room is set up as a hands-on playroom! Just drop in with your baby. \nA community expert will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area. \nTHEMES: \n\nEarly Literacy\nSpeech\, Hearing\, & Language Development\nEarly Child DevelopmentNutrition\nMusic & Movement\n\nMcBride is proud to be a Family Place LibraryTM.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/play-and-learn/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Family-Place.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222532Z
UID:10002757-1788951600-1788957000@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bee Informed Coffee Chats
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: September 9 & 23\, October 14 & 28\, November 11 \n11:00 am–12:30 pm \nAdults \nSecond Floor Community Room \nWhat’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health\, social issues\, finance\, and digital literacy. Share coffee\, finger snacks\, and the company of others. \nSeptember 9: Cremation Society \nSeptember 23: TBA. \nOctober 14: The Women’s Center: Domestic Violence \nOctober 28: TBA \nNovember 11: TBA \n 
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/bee-informed-coffee-chats-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002480-1789124400-1789128000@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260715T002802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T002817Z
UID:10002885-1789401600-1789405200@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Books & Barkers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26\, and November 8 & 23 \n4:00–5:00 pm \nAges 5–12 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nCertified therapy dogs will be at the library this fall! Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence\, fluency\, and motivation\, especially for reluctant or shy readers.  Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/books-barkers-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221327Z
UID:10002750-1789495200-1789498800@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers (18 & up) and preschoolers (birth-3). \nPLAY and LEARN offers five weeks of parent-child workshops to parents and their newborn to 3-year-old children featuring weekly themes. \nThe community room is set up as a hands-on playroom! Just drop in with your baby. \nA community expert will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area. \nTHEMES: \n\nEarly Literacy\nSpeech\, Hearing\, & Language Development\nEarly Child DevelopmentNutrition\nMusic & Movement\n\nMcBride is proud to be a Family Place LibraryTM.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/play-and-learn/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Family-Place.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002481-1789729200-1789732800@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221327Z
UID:10002751-1790100000-1790103600@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers (18 & up) and preschoolers (birth-3). \nPLAY and LEARN offers five weeks of parent-child workshops to parents and their newborn to 3-year-old children featuring weekly themes. \nThe community room is set up as a hands-on playroom! Just drop in with your baby. \nA community expert will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area. \nTHEMES: \n\nEarly Literacy\nSpeech\, Hearing\, & Language Development\nEarly Child DevelopmentNutrition\nMusic & Movement\n\nMcBride is proud to be a Family Place LibraryTM.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/play-and-learn/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Family-Place.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222749Z
UID:10002763-1790161200-1790166600@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bee Informed Coffee Chats
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: September 9 & 23\, October 14 & 28\, November 11 \n11:00 am–12:30 pm \nAdults \nSecond Floor Community Room \nWhat’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health\, social issues\, finance\, and digital literacy. Share coffee\, finger snacks\, and the company of others. \nSeptember 9: Cremation Society \nSeptember 23: TBA. \nOctober 14: The Women’s Center: Domestic Violence \nOctober 28: TBA \nNovember 11: TBA \n 
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/bee-informed-coffee-chats-3/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bee-informed-summer-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002482-1790334000-1790337600@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260715T002930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T003000Z
UID:10002891-1790611200-1790614800@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Books & Barkers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26\, and November 8 & 23 \n4:00–5:00 pm \nAges 5–12 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nCertified therapy dogs will be at the library this fall! Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence\, fluency\, and motivation\, especially for reluctant or shy readers.  Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/books-barkers-3/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221327Z
UID:10002752-1790704800-1790708400@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers (18 & up) and preschoolers (birth-3). \nPLAY and LEARN offers five weeks of parent-child workshops to parents and their newborn to 3-year-old children featuring weekly themes. \nThe community room is set up as a hands-on playroom! Just drop in with your baby. \nA community expert will be on hand every week to share information about the vast resources available to families in our area. \nTHEMES: \n\nEarly Literacy\nSpeech\, Hearing\, & Language Development\nEarly Child DevelopmentNutrition\nMusic & Movement\n\nMcBride is proud to be a Family Place LibraryTM.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/play-and-learn/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Family-Place.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002483-1790938800-1790942400@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T223301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223315Z
UID:10002770-1790956800-1790962200@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: September 4\, October 2\, & November 6 \n4:00-5:30 pm \nFor Kids and Teens\, ages 5–18 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nA LEGO-building get together for kids\, teens\, and their families. Each gathering presents a new creative challenge\, while freestyle building is also encouraged.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/lego-club/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/website-logos-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002484-1791543600-1791547200@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260715T002802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T002817Z
UID:10002886-1791820800-1791824400@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Books & Barkers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26\, and November 8 & 23 \n4:00–5:00 pm \nAges 5–12 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nCertified therapy dogs will be at the library this fall! Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence\, fluency\, and motivation\, especially for reluctant or shy readers.  Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/books-barkers-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222532Z
UID:10002758-1791975600-1791981000@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bee Informed Coffee Chats
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: September 9 & 23\, October 14 & 28\, November 11 \n11:00 am–12:30 pm \nAdults \nSecond Floor Community Room \nWhat’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health\, social issues\, finance\, and digital literacy. Share coffee\, finger snacks\, and the company of others. \nSeptember 9: Cremation Society \nSeptember 23: TBA. \nOctober 14: The Women’s Center: Domestic Violence \nOctober 28: TBA \nNovember 11: TBA \n 
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/bee-informed-coffee-chats-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bee-informed-summer-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002485-1792148400-1792152000@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002486-1792753200-1792756800@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260715T002930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T003000Z
UID:10002892-1793030400-1793034000@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Books & Barkers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26\, and November 8 & 23 \n4:00–5:00 pm \nAges 5–12 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nCertified therapy dogs will be at the library this fall! Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence\, fluency\, and motivation\, especially for reluctant or shy readers.  Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/books-barkers-3/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222749Z
UID:10002764-1793185200-1793190600@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bee Informed Coffee Chats
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: September 9 & 23\, October 14 & 28\, November 11 \n11:00 am–12:30 pm \nAdults \nSecond Floor Community Room \nWhat’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health\, social issues\, finance\, and digital literacy. Share coffee\, finger snacks\, and the company of others. \nSeptember 9: Cremation Society \nSeptember 23: TBA. \nOctober 14: The Women’s Center: Domestic Violence \nOctober 28: TBA \nNovember 11: TBA \n 
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/bee-informed-coffee-chats-3/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bee-informed-summer-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002487-1793358000-1793361600@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002488-1793962800-1793966400@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T223301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223315Z
UID:10002771-1793980800-1793986200@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: September 4\, October 2\, & November 6 \n4:00-5:30 pm \nFor Kids and Teens\, ages 5–18 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nA LEGO-building get together for kids\, teens\, and their families. Each gathering presents a new creative challenge\, while freestyle building is also encouraged.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/lego-club/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/website-logos-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260715T002802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T002817Z
UID:10002887-1794240000-1794243600@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Books & Barkers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26\, and November 8 & 23 \n4:00–5:00 pm \nAges 5–12 \nSecond Floor Community Room \nCertified therapy dogs will be at the library this fall! Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence\, fluency\, and motivation\, especially for reluctant or shy readers.  Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event.
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/books-barkers-2/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260714T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222532Z
UID:10002759-1794394800-1794400200@mcbridelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bee Informed Coffee Chats
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: September 9 & 23\, October 14 & 28\, November 11 \n11:00 am–12:30 pm \nAdults \nSecond Floor Community Room \nWhat’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health\, social issues\, finance\, and digital literacy. Share coffee\, finger snacks\, and the company of others. \nSeptember 9: Cremation Society \nSeptember 23: TBA. \nOctober 14: The Women’s Center: Domestic Violence \nOctober 28: TBA \nNovember 11: TBA \n 
URL:https://mcbridelibrary.org/event/bee-informed-coffee-chats-2/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bee-informed-summer-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T103435
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002489-1794567600-1794571200@mcbridelibrary.org
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/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR