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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/2029-12-21/
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:20291228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
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/2029-12-28/
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:20300104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
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/2030-01-11/
LOCATION:Community Room\, second floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcbridelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/braver-angels-outline.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002657-1896174000-1896177600@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/2030-02-01/
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:20300208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002658-1896778800-1896782400@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/2030-02-08/
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:20300215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002659-1897383600-1897387200@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/2030-02-15/
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:20300222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002660-1897988400-1897992000@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/2030-02-22/
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:20300301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002661-1898593200-1898596800@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/2030-03-01/
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:20300308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002662-1899198000-1899201600@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/2030-03-08/
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:20300315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002663-1899802800-1899806400@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/2030-03-15/
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:20300322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002664-1900407600-1900411200@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/2030-03-22/
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:20300329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002665-1901012400-1901016000@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/2030-03-29/
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:20300405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002666-1901617200-1901620800@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/2030-04-05/
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:20300412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002667-1902222000-1902225600@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/2030-04-12/
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:20300419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002668-1902826800-1902830400@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/2030-04-19/
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:20300426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002669-1903431600-1903435200@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/2030-04-26/
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:20300503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002670-1904036400-1904040000@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/2030-05-03/
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:20300510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002671-1904641200-1904644800@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/2030-05-10/
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:20300517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002672-1905246000-1905249600@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/2030-05-17/
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:20300524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002673-1905850800-1905854400@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/2030-05-24/
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:20300531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002674-1906455600-1906459200@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/2030-05-31/
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:20300607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002675-1907060400-1907064000@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/2030-06-07/
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:20300614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002676-1907665200-1907668800@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/2030-06-14/
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:20300621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002677-1908270000-1908273600@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/2030-06-21/
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:20300628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002678-1908874800-1908878400@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/2030-06-28/
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:20300705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002679-1909479600-1909483200@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/2030-07-05/
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:20300712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234853
CREATED:20260530T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154747Z
UID:10002680-1910084400-1910088000@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/2030-07-12/
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