Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better

Wednesday, September 24

6:00 – 7:30pm

In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested.

When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding.

Registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1390540657539?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels Hudson River Valley as part of its mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Great Give Back Food Pantry Drive

October 19 – November 29

As part of The Great Giveback Initiative, all 11 libraries in Columbia County will collect donations for local food pantries from Oct. 18 to Nov. 29. Community members are encouraged to drop off canned goods and pantry staples at their library to support neighbors in need. For more info, contact your local library.

The Great Give Back is a community-service initiative created by NYS public libraries to provide a day of opportunities for patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.