[New-york-news] Fwd: Blurb to spread the word about community conversations

Wed Nov 1 20:45:20 UTC 2017

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From: Jill Rothstein <jillrothstein at nypl.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: Blurb to spread the word about community conversations
To: "chanceyfleet at nypl.org" <chanceyfleet at nypl.org>

Hi Chancey, could you please share this with any listservs you know that
might be interested? Thanks!

Please join us at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library this
Saturday November 4th at 3:00 PM sharp for the first in a new program
series aimed at exploring today's issues in thoughtful, productive, group
conversations, leading to strategic planning. Brought to you in partnership
with the Greater New York Council of the Blind and the National Federation
of the Blind. RSVP!
*What it is:*

*The Community Conversations Cafe is a series that engages Heiskell Library
community members (or potential members)  in a moderated,
open discussion on the topics most important to them, with the aim of
creating greater understanding from our combined viewpoints and
experiences, as well as informing future actions and strategic planning.
This is NOT a lecture.*
*Why Attend?*

This program offers a chance to engage in thoughtful, moderated, productive
dialogue, gives everyone a chance to both speak and hear from each other,
and work together towards pulling out some insights from our
combined experiences. It's a chance to make your voice heard, learn from
others, and contribute towards a larger goal. You might meet new
people. Plus there will be refreshments.

The first series will focus on the topics:

   - Experiences of Exclusion - In what ways do we all exclude?
   - What role does Information Access, Literacy, and the Media Play?
   - Planning for a More Inclusive Future

*What Happens After We Talk?*

The outcomes will be reported back in a blog post from the library and
taken into consideration in future planning and actions.
This program will be facilitated by trained Library staff, along with our
community partners: the local chapters of American Council of the Blind and
National Federation of the Blind.
*Dates:*

You are encouraged to attend both meetings, but it is not required. You may
sign up for either one or both.

*First meeting: November 4th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM*

*Second meeting: December 2nd, 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM*

There is the possibility of additional conversation cafes on other topics
chosen by community partners if there is interest in continuing this series.

*RSVP Here.
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-cafe-inclusion-vs-exclusion-information-literacy-and-building-strength-tickets-37879943932>
Or
send an email to lymanclayborn at nypl.org <lymanclayborn at nypl.org>, or call
212-621-0637 <(212)%20621-0637> and leave a message. *

*About Community Conversations at The New York Public Library:*

*The brand new Community Conversations initiative at The New York Public
Library introduces a space for discussion on local topics that matter most
to you. Local librarians at select branches will co-facilitate these
dialogues with community organizations, inviting anyone and everyone to the
table to share and listen. Let’s create a truly democratic space where we
can connect together through meaningful dialogue! Learn more and browse all
of our conversations here
<https://www.nypl.org/events/community-conversations>.*
-- 

Jill Rothstein| New York Public Library

Chief Librarian

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

40 West 20th Street | New York | NY | 10011
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T: 212-621-0620 <(212)%20621-0620> | jillrothstein at nypl.org

<http://www.nypl.org/>
Inspire Life Long Learning | Advance Knowledge | Strengthen our Communities

-- 
Chancey S. Fleet
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
(212) 621-0627
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