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Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.

In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish.

John Ness is a financial literacy educator,  CPA with 15+ years of experience, and founder of Know Money, Yes Money, an organization dedicated to teaching financial literacy, with a particular focus on junior high to young adults.  

Practical information to understand, manage, and plan your future!

Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.

What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Buzz on over to the library and get crafting! Whether you are picking up a needle for the absolute first time or looking to share your passion for stitching, you are warmly invited to join the "Be a Merribee" family.

**18 and Up ONLY**

Join us in hosting Ally Medical to teach Community CPR/AED/Choking Rescue.

This training offers a valuable opportunity to acquire essential emergency response skills.

The class typically lasts about 2 hours and includes comprehensive instruction on the importance of chest compressions and AED usage. Participants will also engage in hands-on practice with responsive mannequins and AED devices.

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

**18 and Up Only**

Create a diamond art masterpiece! Work on a diamond art kit alongside your fellow crafters. All supplies will be provided and stored at the library until your artwork is finished. Kits that have not been used for 2 meetings will be available to new members.

**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.

Drop in to play classic card games with others during this informal event for adults.

**18 and Up**

Get into the fall season with tea and treats at a reading of one of Jane Austen’s short stories.

Tea and Treats will be provided, it will be on a first come first serve basis.

**18 and Up Only**

Get creative with Adult Services! Join us for a fun and exciting craft session filled with creativity and good company.

**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.