Dryden Public Library

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

The Power of Connection: How to Create Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author

Tuesday, July 28 at 1 pm CST

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!
Platonic provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections with others—and for becoming our happiest, most fulfilled selves in the process. Register today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging.
Register today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging.
For this event, you have the option of registering for this FREE presentation to watch from home, or join us at the library to watch on Tuesday, July 28th at 1pm.

1. Visit: https://libraryc.org/dryden/178268
2. Click Register
3. Enter your name and email address
4. You will receive an email with the subject line "You are Registered for the Author Talk"
5. Click the link in the email that says "Join Webinar" at the specified time

This program is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Dryden Public Library.

Do you have questions you’d like the author to answer? Submit them when you register for the presentation.
If you are unable to watch the live presentation, you can still register and submit questions. You will be able to watch the pre-recorded presentation at a later time.
Contact the library for further information or if you need assistance!

View more upcoming Virtual Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/dryden/upcoming

07/27/2026

Join us for Giant Board Games on the lawn in front of City Hall.
If the weather is bad, we will be inside the library.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to this week's winners.
We achieved 611 reading hours for Week 4!! We need 2,000 in the next 3 weeks to reach our goal so keep reading everyone.
Did you know if you participate in one of our summer events you will receive an Activity Attendance bookmark to fill out and enter in the draw?
We also have books in the library with a special Axolotl sticker on them. You will receive a Bonus bookmark if you borrow one of these books.
Three ways to enter our summer prize draws!!