Agree to Disagree: Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
The public is invited to a free information session on Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue with Jessica Butler.
Please RSVP to 508-949-6232 or deb@bookloversgourmet.com.
Overview: This session will help attendees better communicate with others when they disagree. It will focus on strategies, listening skills and prompts that can be used to diffuse stressful situations and even turn them into opportunities to learn more about others (and ourself.)
Learning Outcomes:

Understand why we feel threatened and get defensive when our opinions are questioned or challenged
Learn how to replace defensiveness with curiosity
Learn several techniques that can be used to diffuse tense situations, improve relationships, and help you find “common ground”

Jessica Butler bio: Prior to retiring this past Spring, Jessica was principal and founder of Attain Consulting Group, specializing in Business Process Improvement for over 20 years. Before starting her consulting company, Jessica was a partner in an international accounting and consulting firm. She holds a BS in Psychology and an MBA in Finance. Since her retirement, Jessica is focusing on activities that “feed her soul” as well as give back to the community, including communication skills, joint problem solving, tolerance and finding common ground. Formerly from New Jersey, Jessica and her husband moved to Webster in 2023.

Artist Reception for Steev Riccardo
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00
Come by our cafe gallery to meet artist Steev Riccardo, enjoy light refreshments and stimulating conversation about the creative process and techniques.

Mystery Book Group March
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
This month’s mystery book group will be discussing Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, three women are connected by one man in this “gripping, shocking, masterful” (Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author) thriller. He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie.
Please let us know if you plan to attend. All are welcome!
Books are available in store at a 10% discount or buy online at Bookshop.org.

Open Mic Poetry
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a monthly round robin style, open poetry reading hosted by Robert Eugene Perry.
Space for the open mic is limited to 14 participants and usually fills up quickly!
To RSVP, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Evening Book Group March
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00
This month’s pick is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting psychological thriller from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** R.F. Kuang will be visiting the Gladys E. Kelly Library in Webster on Wednesday, April 29th at 6 p.m. This is a FREE Event, but you must reserve a seat. Visit the library’s website to save your spot!!
Books may be purchased in store for a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org

31st Anniversary Celebration & Sale!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00
Join us in celebrating 31 Years in Business!!
Come by anytime during the day to enjoy special deals, sweet treats and a chance to win a $31 Gift Card!
