Disagree better

In a time when it feels like everyone is divided, The Mount Horeb Public Library invites the community to come together during their new Disagree Better: Building Connection Across Difference initiative. Designed to support constructive engagement, foster understanding, and build trust across diverse viewpoints, this multi-part program features guest speakers, discussion moderator training, and deliberation dinners which combine shared meals with guided conversations around meaningful topics.  In partnership with the Village of Mount Horeb and the Mount Horeb Area School District, Disagree Better strives to reach across generations, organizations and perspectives, with a goal of creating spaces  community  where members can engage with different ideas - and with each other - in a thoughtful way.  Rather than avoiding disagreement, the program encourages participants to approach differences with curiosity, respect, and care. 

The series begins Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Library with the program Communicating Across Political Divides: The Power of Talking Together. Join guest speaker Amber Wichowsky, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Leadership at the Lafollette School of Public Affairs, for an evening covering the latest research on civil discourse initiatives, as well as best practices and methods of public engagement. Following the public talk, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and discuss ways to apply these insights in our own community.

More program dates, speakers, and registration details will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.mhpl.org or call Melissa Roelli at  608-437-5021.