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Civil Discourse to Resolve Complex Disputes: A Conversation with Ken Feinberg, Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here Live Stream Join us for an enlightening evening with conflict resolution expert Ken Feinberg, renowned for his role as the special master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. In that role, Feinberg was responsible for designing an unprecedented program to distribute government funds for death and injury claims related to the 9/11 […]

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‘To the State of the Good Life’: Screening and Discussion of DACA and the American Dream

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here To the State of the Good Life is an intimate exploration of the American Dream through the eyes of Raul Arcos Hawkins, a community leader and DACA recipient in Grand Island, Nebraska. Amidst the turbulence of a nation's debate, more than 600,000 individuals like Raul face the prospect of losing their status and […]

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Genealogy Workshop: Finding a Revolutionary War Patriot

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here Interested in genealogy? Learn to use online records to research your family history with professional genealogist Jolene Mullen. Mullen is a professional genealogist and genealogical speaker specializing in lineage research and New England records. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and has served as national chair of the […]

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Connecticut State Senate and State Representative Candidate Debate 2024: Presented by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce

The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce and The Westport Library are pleased to once again bring a vibrant and informative debate to the community this election season. This year, three races will be covered in this interactive and moderated candidate forum, that of State Senate and two State Representatives districts. The debate will feature Kami […]

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Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen Memorial Lecture: International Issues with U.S. Rep. Jim Himes

The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here Join us on United Nations Day for the annual Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen Memorial Lecture event led by U.S. Congressman Jim Himes. Topics span pertinent international issues, including contributions of the United Nations system. United Nations Day celebrates the organization's founding on October 24, 1945. Having served as the Representative of Connecticut’s fourth Congressional District […]

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Constitutional Conversation: Renowned U.S. Constitutional Scholar Akhil Reed Amar with Stephen G. Bowling

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here As the country prepares for a historic election, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and leading Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar will take the stage at The Westport Library to talk about his book, The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840, and a wide range of topics including the Electoral College, […]

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In Conversation: Marc Lasry, Avenue Capital Group CEO and Former Milwaukee Bucks Owner, with Dave Briggs

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here Join us for a career-spanning chat with Westporter Marc Lasry, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and former co-owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Lasry sits down with journalist and Westport's own Dave Briggs to talk about his career and on investing in sports. *** Lasry is the chairman, CEO, and […]

'Pat Tillman: Life. Death. Legacy.': Film Screening and Discussion with ESPN's Jeremy Schaap

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap presents his new documentary, Pat Tillman: Life. Death. Legacy., to be screened at The Westport Library. Following the screening, Schaap will lead a discussion about the film and Tillman's lasting legacy. About Pat Tillman Pat Tillman played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, earning first-team All-American honors in […]

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ACLU Civil Rights Town Hall: Preparing for a New Presidential Administration

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Register Here A new presidential administration is likely to have a significant impact for civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. The ACLU is prepared to meet the moment — and they want to hear from you. Join the team from the ACLU of Connecticut to learn more about the ACLU's plan to address […]

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WestportREADS Film Series: 'First Cow'

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Come along for the ride on the Oregon Trail and join us for a screening of the 2019 drama "First Cow" as part of WestportREADS 2025!

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