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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/2028-08-04/
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:20280811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
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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/2028-08-11/
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:20280818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002581-1850209200-1850212800@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/2028-08-18/
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:20280825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
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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/2028-08-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280901T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002583-1851418800-1851422400@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/2028-09-01/
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:20280908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002584-1852023600-1852027200@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/2028-09-08/
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:20280915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002585-1852628400-1852632000@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/2028-09-15/
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:20280922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002586-1853233200-1853236800@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/2028-09-22/
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:20280929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002587-1853838000-1853841600@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/2028-09-29/
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:20281006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002588-1854442800-1854446400@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/2028-10-06/
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:20281013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002589-1855047600-1855051200@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/2028-10-13/
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:20281020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002590-1855652400-1855656000@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/2028-10-20/
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:20281027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002591-1856257200-1856260800@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/2028-10-27/
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:20281103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002592-1856862000-1856865600@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/2028-11-03/
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:20281110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002593-1857466800-1857470400@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/2028-11-10/
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:20281117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002594-1858071600-1858075200@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/2028-11-17/
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:20281124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002595-1858676400-1858680000@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/2028-11-24/
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:20281201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002596-1859281200-1859284800@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/2028-12-01/
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:20281208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002597-1859886000-1859889600@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/2028-12-08/
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:20281215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002598-1860490800-1860494400@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/2028-12-15/
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:20281222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002599-1861095600-1861099200@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/2028-12-22/
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:20281229T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002600-1861700400-1861704000@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/2028-12-29/
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:20290105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002601-1862305200-1862308800@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/2029-01-05/
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:20290112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002602-1862910000-1862913600@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/2029-01-12/
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:20290119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002603-1863514800-1863518400@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/2029-01-19/
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:20290126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002604-1864119600-1864123200@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/2029-01-26/
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:20290202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002605-1864724400-1864728000@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/2029-02-02/
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:20290209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002606-1865329200-1865332800@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/2029-02-09/
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:20290216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002607-1865934000-1865937600@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/2029-02-16/
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:20290223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195503
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002608-1866538800-1866542400@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/2029-02-23/
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