Inspired by the professional "Brigade de Cuisine" system, students will work in high-functioning teams to master flavor profiles and plating techniques. Using mystery baskets of ingredients, you'll compete to create gourmet cold dishes that balance taste, texture, and professional presentation.
Students in Grades 1-2 will learn safe knife skills, flavor pairing, and "food architecture" as they compete in 'Chopped' style mystery-basket challenges to create delicious, beautiful, and healthy cold dishes.
Students in Grades 3-5 will learn safe knife skills, flavor pairing, and "food architecture" as they compete in 'Chopped' style mystery-basket challenges to create delicious, beautiful, and healthy cold dishes.
Inspired by the professional "Brigade de Cuisine" system, students will work in high-functioning teams to master flavor profiles and plating techniques. Using mystery baskets of ingredients, you'll compete to create gourmet cold dishes that balance taste, texture, and professional presentation.
Students in Grades 1-2 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
Students in Grades 3-5 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
This two-part class offers a fast-paced look at how to master your money as you navigate the "real-world" economy by managing a digital budget, tackle the math behind paycheck taxes, and see firsthand how credit card interest can spiral out of control.
Students in Grades 1-2 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
Students in Grades 3-5 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
This two-part class offers a fast-paced look at how to master your money as you navigate the "real-world" economy by managing a digital budget, tackle the math behind paycheck taxes, and see firsthand how credit card interest can spiral out of control.
Analyze how skyscrapers handle wind loads, design earthquake-resistant foundations, and explore the logistics of high-density city planning. Using professional design principles, you'll build models that prove your structures can hold up under real-world pressure!
Students in Grades 1-2 will become junior engineers as they explore structural design through build challenges and modeling.
Students in Grades 3-5 will become junior engineers as they explore structural design through build challenges and modeling.
Analyze how skyscrapers handle wind loads, design earthquake-resistant foundations, and explore the logistics of high-density city planning. Using professional design principles, you'll build models that prove your structures can hold up under real-world pressure!
Dive into a world of bold colors and comic-inspired art! Students in Grades 1-2 will experiment with printmaking, stamps and mixed media to create eye-catching masterpieces.
The Westport Library is committed to intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to provide welcoming spaces for the free exchange of ideas. The Library does not endorse or condemn points of view, including any program content or the views expressed by presenters or participants.
