
An Honest and Vulnerable Look at Resistance Inside Prisons
A firsthand author talk drawn from A Clean Hell dives into survival, repression, and organized resistance inside high security prisons. Expect candid discussion on prison abolition, political imprisonment, and the real consequences of dissent behind bars.
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Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.

Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.
Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.

A campus talk on peacebuilding after personal loss, centered on Israel Palestine and the courage to listen across deep divides. Hear firsthand perspectives and reflections tied to the book The Future Is Peace, with preregistration required.

A campus talk on peacebuilding after personal loss, centered on Israel Palestine and the courage to listen across deep divides. Hear firsthand perspectives and reflections tied to the book The Future Is Peace, with preregistration required.
A campus talk on peacebuilding after personal loss, centered on Israel Palestine and the courage to listen across deep divides. Hear firsthand perspectives and reflections tied to the book The Future Is Peace, with preregistration required.

A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.

A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.
A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.

A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.

A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.

A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.

A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.
A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.

Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.

Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.
Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.

Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.

Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.

An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.

An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.

Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.

Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.
Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.
First-step orientation for new volunteers supporting a community tool library. Learn how lending operations work, what roles are available, and how to get involved with hands-on community service.
First-step orientation for new volunteers supporting a community tool library. Learn how lending operations work, what roles are available, and how to get involved with hands-on community service.
First-step orientation for new volunteers supporting a community tool library. Learn how lending operations work, what roles are available, and how to get involved with hands-on community service.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
Monthly astrology salon with open discussion and Q&A centered on the month’s planetary transits and how they may show up in daily life. Expect reflective shares and community conversation in an intimate cocktail bar setting.
Monthly astrology salon with open discussion and Q&A centered on the month’s planetary transits and how they may show up in daily life. Expect reflective shares and community conversation in an intimate cocktail bar setting.
Monthly astrology salon with open discussion and Q&A centered on the month’s planetary transits and how they may show up in daily life. Expect reflective shares and community conversation in an intimate cocktail bar setting.

An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.

An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.
An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.

An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.

An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.
An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.