Oregon Humanities will present three trainings in 2025 for staff, board members, volunteers, and program partners of Oregon libraries of all types (public, academic, school, and tribal). These trainings will help people involved with libraries strengthen their skills in leading conversations about vital issues and ideas across differences, beliefs, and backgrounds. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a jumping off point, participants will learn about facilitation and reflective conversation, practice new skills and techniques, and learn to design and facilitate conversations that allow people and groups to learn more about themselves and each other.

This training will take place at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis) over the following days:

• Day 1: Wednesday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Day 2: Thursday, October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To register for the October training, click here.