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Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks
2026-01-13 14:00:00 2026-01-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks Virtual Event -

Tuesday, January 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 14:00:00 2026-01-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply. Virtual Event -

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.

Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.

The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them and, in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How to Know a Person is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.

Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.


About the Author: David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Book Discussion | Author Visit | Arts and Culture |

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Friends Of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join the Friends of the Library for a mini book sale! There will be something for everyone!
Storytime Break
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Marysville Public Library
We're on a storytime break! Storytimes resume Monday, January 5.
Teen/Tween Take & Make - Twinkle Tree To-Go
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Marysville Public Library
Make a tiny sparkly Christmas tree using pipe cleaners, shining beads, and a surprise to make your tree glow with holiday cheer! Available for tweens and teens from 9am onward while supplies last.
Friends Of the Library Book Sale
Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join the Friends of the Library for a mini book sale! There will be something for everyone!
Little Learners Take & Make - Reindeer Puppet
Tue, Dec 16, All day
Marysville Public Library
Want to practice skills for school with your little learner? Grab a Take & Make kit where we supply the tools for learning fun! Create a reindeer puppet to start your holiday fun!
Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 16, All day
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We're on a storytime break! Storytimes resume Monday, January 5.
Pagemasters - A School-Age Book Club
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
School-agers, join us as we dive into the world of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein! We'll discuss the graphic novel and solve puzzles worthy of an eccentric billionaire!
Storytime Break
Wed, Dec 17, All day
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We're on a storytime break! Storytimes resume Monday, January 5.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
The public is welcome to attend.
Book Banter - Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for a discussion. Copies of this title will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.
Storytime Break
Thu, Dec 18, All day
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Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe Gift Bag
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join us to make an adorable Tic-Tac-Toe set with gingerbread men and snowmen.
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Art Stars - Melty Christmas
Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
In this vibrant art program for tweens and teens, you'll create your own colorful glass ornaments using crayon shavings and the power of heat.
Storytime Break
Fri, Dec 19, All day
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Chair Yoga
Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Those who are able may do floor exercises; modifications offered for seated participants.
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Mon, Dec 22, All day
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Chair Yoga
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Those who are able may do floor exercises; modifications offered for seated participants.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Give the gift of life.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join us for a storytime just for toddlers! We'll dance, sing, and read our favorite stories. Ages 24 months-3 years.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join us for a storytime open to kids of all ages and their caregivers! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Baby Playtime
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Drop in playtime for babies ages 0-24 months.
Drawn Together: A School-Age Art Club - Noodle the Hobby Horse
Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Saddle up for more Drawn Together fun as we giddy up and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse by transforming ordinary pool noodles into colorful hobby horses!
Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am
Ready for School Storytime
Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Join us for a storytime for those getting ready to enter kindergarten! We'll learn, sing, read our favorite stories, and practice skills needed for school. For ages 4-5.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for a storytime open to kids of all ages and their caregivers! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Oui' Jar Topiary
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Create a moment of zen with your own topiary garden.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 17 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Join us for a storytime just for toddlers! We'll dance, sing, and read our favorite stories. Ages 24 months-3 years.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for a storytime just for babies! We'll bounce, sing, and read our favorite stories. For ages 0-24 months.
Books on Tap @ Happenstance Brewing Project - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us at Happenstance Brewing Project (410 E. 4th St, Marysville) for a craft beer and book discussion! Copies will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Tweens and teens-grab your dice and join a party of adventurers for an epic quest! Led by experienced Dungeon Masters, players will solve puzzles and battle monsters to form their own heroic stories.
Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga
Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Those who are able may do floor exercises; modifications offered for seated participants.
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School-Age Take & Make - Popsicle Peaks Penguin
Mon, Jan 12, All day
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Slip down the slopes with this cute penguin craft kit! School-age Take & Makes are suitable for 1st-5th-grade crafters and are available beginning at 9:00 a.m. and while supplies last!
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join us for a storytime just for toddlers! We'll dance, sing, and read our favorite stories. Ages 24 months-3 years.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a storytime open to kids of all ages and their caregivers! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Toddler Playtime
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Join us for some free play and practice sharing with other toddler and pre-school age children. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.Register
School-Age STEM Session - Animal Adaptations
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Why do animals camouflage or have super senses? It's science on the wild side in this STEM Session, where we'll explore wild animal adaptations through fun experiments and interactive activities.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
Once Upon A Wine @ Dalton Union Winery - The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us at Dalton Union Winery (21100 Shirk Rd, Marysville) for a glass of wine & book discussion! Copies of this title will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.
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