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VIRTUAL: Building Better Relationships with Priya Parker

2026-09-15 16:00:00 2026-09-15 17:00:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL: Building Better Relationships with Priya Parker Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we chat with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.  Virtual -

Tuesday, September 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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.

As she did in the now-classic The Art of Gathering, Parker draws on her far-reaching experience as a conflict facilitator, her own detailed research, and real-world examples to lay out the ways that people can identify disputes, determine how to address them, and what to do if they are insurmountable. Whether people disagree in the boardroom or the locker room, on a playground or in church, online or in person, conflict is a part of life, and understanding healthy conflict and how to harness its power is more important than ever. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that.

Register today to learn how to turn everyday arguments into profound moments of connection and trust!

 

About the Author: 

Priya Parker is an internationally recognized expert on creating purposeful gatherings and reimagining how we come together in our communities and our workplaces. She is a conflict facilitator, strategic advisor, speaker, and author of the acclaimed book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and the host of The Art of Gathering Digital Course. Whether addressing CEOs, non-profit leaders, students or community organizers, Parker captivates audiences with her unique blend of storytelling, research-backed insights, and practical strategies.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Lecture | Author event |

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Welcome to Feral -- Little Town. Big Scares!

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us to create some fun and adorable stuffed pumpkins.
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Sat, Oct 17, 8:00am - 12:00pm
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The Wilbraham Friends of the Library will be collecting clothing & textiles to benefit the library and the environment.

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Have you ever held a garment sewn around the time of the Civil War? Want to try on a military hat from the 1880s? Sally Cragin discusses the history of fashion from 1850 through the Jazz Age & beyond.

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join AAA Northeast to learn how older drivers can compensate for the physical changes that come with aging and can affect their ability to drive.

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teens will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook. Meets on a Wednesday of every third month.

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Explore how gravestones, cemetery landscapes, and even the absence of markers can reveal important pieces of public health history.
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Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball for his presentation, "High Gate to Touchdown: Apollo 11’s final descent to the surface of the Moon."
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Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a conversation with relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships. 
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Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Think Paint & Sip but sweeter! In this hands-on cake decorating experience, teens will indulge in hot chocolate and decorate their own cake.
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Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Learn practical, real-world strategies to transform the solo grind of unemployment into a highly supported team effort.
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us to watch Hocus Pocus, eat pizza, and more!

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Join us to create a lantern jar leaf lantern.

Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Explore some of Nathaniel Hawthorne's oddest, boldest, and most secretive writing — the microfictions sprinkled throughout his journals, now called the American Notebooks.
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Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will learn to paint "Neon Mushrooms" with glow-in-the-dark paint and step-by-step instruction from Erin of Paint Sip Fun.

Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Learn how to paint "Dock Sunrise" with local artist Erin Boughamer of Paint Sip Fun!
Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Author Shannon McKenna Schmidt will be discussing her book, The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt's Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back.
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Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments!

Tue, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Melissa Harter. New members always welcome!

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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join us for a transformative conversation with Asha Frost as she explores her book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal.
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Tue, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Unleash your creativity and style your story at our Teen Junk Journaling Workshop!

Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Stop by the Brooks Room to visit a certified therapy dog!

Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Gather your team and race to be the fastest puzzlers in town!
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Registration opens Friday, October 23 2026 at 10:30am

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars.
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Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

Wed, Nov 11, All day
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The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Multi-sensory and exploration

Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for a fun crafting opportunity using pine cones.
Registration opens Friday, October 30 2026 at 9:00am