Every one of us has a story to tell.

Hudson Valley Books for Humanity is all about bringing people together and celebrating the rich diversity of our community. With that in mind, we are introducing a new series of intentional gatherings called the “Human Story Swap.”

When you come to a Human Story Swap, you’ll have the opportunity to meet someone you might not otherwise get to know in your typical day. Perhaps it’s someone of a different age group, or a different cultural perspective. We’ll provide some light guidelines, give you a conversation prompt, and arrange the group in pairs. We’ll practice active listening while we engage in a structured 20-minute conversation, after which we’ll all come back together and share something with the group about our conversation partner.

We’ll kick this off on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 PM. Going forward, we’ll meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be available.

Co-facilitated by Betsy Kates, James Finger, and Amy Hall, these events are open to all. Come on your own or bring a friend! There’s no charge to participate. Our only hope is that you come with an open mind and leave with a full heart.

This event is free, but we strongly recommend RSVPing here ahead of time. Thank you!