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SUMMARY:Civics Lab: Human Library Edition
LOCATION:Redmond Library\nRedmond Library
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DESCRIPTION:Embrace Bend helps you connect with the people in your communi
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Registration Required. This event 
 is designed for participants ages 12 and up.<br /></strong></p>\n<p>Human 
 Library with a Civics Twist: Bridging Stories\, Systems\, and Civic Engage
 ment</p>\n<p>Experience a Human Library like never before\, now integrated
  with CivicsLab&rsquo\;s mission of building relationships with public off
 icials. This unique session invites participants to engage in interactive 
 conversations with &ldquo\;human books&rdquo\; who share lived experiences
  of navigating systems\, civic engagement\, and transformative justice. Th
 rough these personal stories\, participants gain new perspectives on justi
 ce\, equity\, and belonging.</p>\n<p>The workshop features:</p>\n<ul>\n<li
 >Reflective activities to deepen understanding</li>\n<li>Actionable steps 
 for building more inclusive communities</li>\n<li>Opportunities to connect
  with public officials and community leaders</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Designed to s
 park empathy\, challenge assumptions\, and inspire civic action\, this Hum
 an Library session continues the CivicsLab journey of fostering authentic 
 relationships and dialogue in Central Oregon. Using the Human Library lear
 ning model\, we create space for genuine conversation\, encouraging partic
 ipants to engage deeply and meaningfully.</p>\n<p><strong>About Embrace Be
 nd &amp\; CivicsLab</strong></p>\n<p><a href="https://www.embracebend.com/
 ">Embrace Bend</a> is dedicated to advancing equity\, justice\, and belong
 ing in Central Oregon through community-driven initiatives and innovative 
 civic engagement. Our CivicsLab program brings together residents\, public
  officials\, and local organizations to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build relationship
 s and foster dialogue</li>\n<li>Co-create solutions for a more inclusive c
 ommunity</li>\n<li>Empower participants to navigate systems and elevate di
 verse voices</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Through workshops\, Human Library events\, an
 d collaborative projects\, Embrace Bend empowers participants to drive tra
 nsformative change. We believe that meaningful conversation and active par
 ticipation are the keys to building a stronger\, more equitable Bend for a
 ll.</p>\n<p>Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:jennym@deschuteslibrary.org
 ">jennym@deschuteslibrary.org</a>&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/even
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