Johnson City Public Library: Practice Deep Listening In Community Conversations

Johnson City TN

13 October, 2021

3:45 PM

Description

Press release from Johnson City Public Library: Hannah Kiger October 13, 2021 Deep, intentional listening is more important than ever these days. So your Library is starting an ongoing series called Community Conversations to give you a chance to listen to and learn about others (and let others get to know you!) in a nonjudgmental space. Community Conversations are facilitated and structured listening circles for people who want to learn and practice their listening skills. Our first conversation is at the Library on Saturday, October 16 from 2-4 p.m. Registration is required and can be completed here. Conversations follow the format of a traditional listening circle. Together participants set the guidelines that govern the circle and collectively choose a topic or theme they want to talk about. The themes are left broad so everyone can contribute and explore the topic in their own way. Each person has a designated amount of time to talk and be listened to, and a participant must be holding the "talking piece" to speak. JCPL Librarian Lisa Williams will facilitate the conversations to make sure the format is followed. This press release was produced by Johnson City Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.