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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/2029-07-06/
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:20290713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
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/2029-07-13/
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:20290720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002629-1879239600-1879243200@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/2029-07-20/
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:20290727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
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/2029-07-27/
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:20290803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002631-1880449200-1880452800@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/2029-08-03/
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:20290810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002632-1881054000-1881057600@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/2029-08-10/
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:20290817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002633-1881658800-1881662400@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/2029-08-17/
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:20290824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002634-1882263600-1882267200@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/2029-08-24/
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:20290831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002635-1882868400-1882872000@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/2029-08-31/
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:20290907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002636-1883473200-1883476800@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/2029-09-07/
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:20290914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002637-1884078000-1884081600@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/2029-09-14/
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:20290921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002638-1884682800-1884686400@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/2029-09-21/
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:20290928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002639-1885287600-1885291200@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/2029-09-28/
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:20291005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002640-1885892400-1885896000@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/2029-10-05/
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:20291012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002641-1886497200-1886500800@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/2029-10-12/
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:20291019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002642-1887102000-1887105600@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/2029-10-19/
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:20291026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002643-1887706800-1887710400@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/2029-10-26/
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:20291102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002644-1888311600-1888315200@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/2029-11-02/
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:20291109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002645-1888916400-1888920000@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/2029-11-09/
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:20291116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002646-1889521200-1889524800@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/2029-11-16/
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:20291123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002647-1890126000-1890129600@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/2029-11-23/
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:20291130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002648-1890730800-1890734400@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/2029-11-30/
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:20291207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002649-1891335600-1891339200@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/2029-12-07/
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:20291214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002650-1891940400-1891944000@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/2029-12-14/
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:20291221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002651-1892545200-1892548800@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/2029-12-21/
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:20291228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002652-1893150000-1893153600@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/2029-12-28/
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:20300104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002653-1893754800-1893758400@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/2030-01-04/
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:20300111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002654-1894359600-1894363200@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/2030-01-11/
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:20300118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002655-1894964400-1894968000@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/2030-01-18/
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:20300125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221952
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002656-1895569200-1895572800@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/2030-01-25/
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