Event Info: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17358742?image
Books & Badges: Conversations That Matter is a community reading and discussion series designed to bring residents, teens, and law enforcement together through thoughtful conversation, shared learning, and the power of books.
Open to ages 15 and up, the series moves beyond casual introductions and creates space for deeper conversations about leadership, trust, identity, communication, public service, belonging, and community. Each gathering uses reading as a starting point, giving participants common ideas and stories to reflect on before entering discussions that may challenge perspectives, encourage listening, and build greater understanding.
Rather than expecting everyone to agree, Books & Badges encourages participants to come with curiosity. Through guided conversations, community members and police leadership will have an opportunity to exchange perspectives, ask meaningful questions, and explore what it takes to strengthen relationships across differences.
Earl A. Morgan Branch
