The Westport Library, The Westport Country Playhouse, TEAM Westport, The Westport/Weston Interfaith Council and the Westport/Weston Interfaith Clergy celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a conversation with Layla F. Saad. NOTE: This is a virtual event. The event is free; PLEASE REGISTER HERE. Saad, celebrated author of the groundbreaking book Me and White Supremacy, will discuss her work with TEAM Westport’s Bernicestine McLeod Bailey. As a widely read writer, a globally sought speaker, and…
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Enjoy the holiday! Martin Luther King, Jr The Civil Rights Movement African American History Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Drop in for our Virtual Study Hall on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 PM. This is a virtual space for teens to meet with classmates to review class material, tackle some homework, and combat procrastination. Use of virtual break out rooms for short group sessions is an option during these hours. Our Teen Services Librarian will be available during the Study Hall for research help and general assistance. To get the Zoom link for Virtual Study Hall, please register here.
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Please Note: This is a virtual event. REGISTER HERE Spring Training starts a week early this year, as the Westport Library is honored to welcome Major League Baseball Hall of Fame manager--and the new manager of the Chicago White Sox--Tony La Russa! Tony will be joined by longtime friend Steve Parrish for a career-spanning chat that'll cover World Series victories, classic baseball stories, and you'll get some insight into Tony's mindset as he prepares to take helm of the White…
Find out more »Drop in for our Virtual Study Hall on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 PM. This is a virtual space for teens to meet with classmates to review class material, tackle some homework, and combat procrastination. Use of virtual break out rooms for short group sessions is an option during these hours. Our Teen Services Librarian will be available during the Study Hall for research help and general assistance. To get the Zoom link for Virtual Study Hall, please register here.
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Discuss The Sound Of a Wild Snail Eating with members of the Earthplace naturalist team and the book's author, Elisabeth Tova Bailey! Elisabeth Tova Bailey tells the inspiring and intimate story of her year-long encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common forest snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches as the snail takes up residence on her nightstand. Intrigued by its molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making ability, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer. The…
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The Westport Library and Staples Guidance Department encourage you to attend a webinar with expert college planning and financial aid consultant Bill Smith, Understanding College Financial Aid and Paying For College. The presentation will take place on Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. This is a Virtual Event. Please register here. Distinct from our fall financial aid night for seniors focused on the filing of FAFSA applications, in this program Mr. Smith will discuss assessing potential eligibility for…
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Register for a free, virtual practice test with C2 Education. Full-length online practice SAT, ACT, SSAT, or ISEE tests are available to registrants. This practice test includes a complimentary review consultation with C2 Education. To sign up for a practice test on Saturday, January 30th, 2021, please click here. Registrants will receive an email from C2 Education with a launch code and the link to their practice test the Thursday before the scheduled test date.
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This year get your wordplay fix from home with Will Shortz, editor of the New York Times crossword puzzles. Ask Will anything, participate in original word games and receive a special puzzle by email with prizes for three randomly chosen solvers who finish it correctly within the time limit! Participants will be able to either type in questions or be brought to the screen to speak with Will. This is a virtual event, register here.
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