Monday November 15
Grades 3 and 4:
5:00-5:45PM
Grades 5 and 6:
6:00-7:00PM
Children's Library
Free; Registration Required
Bring in your favorite supernatural or horror book--graphic or narrative--to share. We will plan what genre to explore for our January meetup as it is different each month! This is an in-person program in the Children's Library.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
All attendees must wear a mask.
Monday November 15
Grades 3 and 4:
5:00-5:45PM
Grades 5 and 6:
6:00-7:00PM
Children's Library
Free; Registration Required
Bring in your favorite supernatural or horror book--graphic or narrative--to share. We will plan what genre to explore for our January meetup as it is different each month! This is an in-person program in the Children's Library.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
All attendees must wear a mask.
Thursdays in October, 4:30-6:00 PM
October 7-- Grades K-1 Limit: 8 students on site Register:
October 14 --Grades 2-3 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 21--Grades 4-5 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 28--Grades 6-8 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
Design a candy delivery system for Halloween that meet the following specifications: no contact and the delivery container must return to you as well. Trick or treating may never be the same again ! Design of the actual project is currently in the works.
In-person and remote sessions available for these workshops. Maker Kits available for remote learners to pick up in advance from the Library. This is free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org AND we can fill your spot.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Anyone attending the in-person sessions must wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
Thursdays in October, 4:30-6:00 PM
October 7-- Grades K-1 Limit: 8 students on site Register:
October 14 --Grades 2-3 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 21--Grades 4-5 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 28--Grades 6-8 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
Design a candy delivery system for Halloween that meet the following specifications: no contact and the delivery container must return to you as well. Trick or treating may never be the same again ! Design of the actual project is currently in the works.
In-person and remote sessions available for these workshops. Maker Kits available for remote learners to pick up in advance from the Library. This is free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org AND we can fill your spot.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Anyone attending the in-person sessions must wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
Grades 3 and 4:
Mondays 5:00-5:4PM
Grades 5 and 6:
Mondays: 6:00-7:00PM
October 18
Free; Registration required
First up: FANTASY FICTION!
Find out about cool stories others are reading at our first monthly get together. Bring your favorite Fantasy--graphic or narrative--book to share. Next month, check our calendar as we discuss Supernatural and Horror books on November 15. This is an in-person program at the Library.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Mask are required to be worn by all participants.
Grades 3 and 4:
Mondays 5:00-5:4PM
Grades 5 and 6:
Mondays: 6:00-7:00PM
October 18
Free; Registration required
First up: FANTASY FICTION!
Find out about cool stories others are reading at our first monthly get together. Bring your favorite Fantasy--graphic or narrative--book to share. Next month, check our calendar as we discuss Supernatural and Horror books on November 15. This is an in-person program at the Library.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Mask are required to be worn by all participants.
Family Book Discussion with author Nora Baskin
Children in Grades 4-8 and their adult
In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks, author Nora Baskin will host a discussion that includes her book, Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, and a note of hope.
This will be a remote-only discussion. Nora will also incorporate a hands-on writing activity that may help family members process historic and disruptive events. Each registered family can come to the Library's Children's Desk and pick up a copy of the book.
Nora Raleigh Baskin is the ALA Schneider Family Book-award winning author of Anything but Typical. She was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for her novel What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows. She has since written a number of novels for middle graders and teens, including The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah, The Summer Before Boys, and Ruby on the Outside. Nora lives with her family in Connecticut. Visit NoraBaskin.com.
Please visit our Understanding September 11, 2001 guide to find books and resources on helping children understand this event.
Thursdays in October, 4:30-6:00 PM
October 7-- Grades K-1 Limit: 8 students on site Register:
October 14 --Grades 2-3 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 21--Grades 4-5 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 28--Grades 6-8 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
Design a candy delivery system for Halloween that meet the following specifications: no contact and the delivery container must return to you as well. Trick or treating may never be the same again ! Design of the actual project is currently in the works.
In-person and remote sessions available for these workshops. Maker Kits available for remote learners to pick up in advance from the Library. This is free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org AND we can fill your spot.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Anyone attending the in-person sessions must wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
Thursdays in October, 4:30-6:00 PM
October 7-- Grades K-1 Limit: 8 students on site Register:
October 14 --Grades 2-3 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 21--Grades 4-5 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
October 28--Grades 6-8 Limit: 10 students on site Register:
Design a candy delivery system for Halloween that meet the following specifications: no contact and the delivery container must return to you as well. Trick or treating may never be the same again ! Design of the actual project is currently in the works.
In-person and remote sessions available for these workshops. Maker Kits available for remote learners to pick up in advance from the Library. This is free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org AND we can fill your spot.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Anyone attending the in-person sessions must wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
Summer should be about having FUN. More than ever, kids need to try new things, explore, learn in the real world, and meet and interact with friends. Summer Learning Clubs do just that. Students will directly interact with their peers and teachers with focus on real life learning. Small group instruction will be provided in a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, facilitated by experienced K-8 certified teachers.
Math clubs meet to explore math concepts. Each week we will look deeply at math stories to explore the why and how math works. We will use problem solving to teach math skills. Each session a real world problem will be posed to the group, then students will work collaboratively to develop strategies and multiple models to find solutions to the problem. Through discussion students will articulate their understanding of the math involved. Additional problems will be provided to work on following the session.
Each class is a blended learning platform, offering the option of in-person or virtual learning. Please select ticket options carefully. The waitlist option is for the in-person class, so if tickets are sold out for the virtual option, please email Mary Parmelee at mparmelee@westportlibrary.org so she can place you on a waitlist for the virtual class.
Registration for June 30 class - Estimation
Registration for July 7 class - Computation
Registration for July 14 class - Fractions & Decimals
Registration for July 21 class - Geometry
Registration for July 28 class - Time
Registration for August 4 class - Money
Registration for August 11 class - Measurement
Registration for August 18 class - Data
The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel.
Summer should be about having FUN. More than ever, kids need to try new things, explore, learn in the real world, and meet and interact with friends. Summer Learning Clubs do just that. Students will directly interact with their peers and teachers with focus on real life learning. Small group instruction will be provided in a 1:6 teacher to student ratio, facilitated by experienced K-8 certified teachers.
This group will explore the intersection of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Using the Next Generation Science Standards as a framework we will explore our world while using everyday materials to work together on a scientific inquiry. During each session students will explore and discuss an original phenomena and pose investigable questions, theories and hypotheses. Students will be encouraged to continue their exploration independently after each session.
Each class is a blended learning platform, offering the option of in-person or virtual learning. Please select ticket options carefully. The waitlist option is for the in-person class, so if tickets are sold out for the virtual option, please email Mary Parmelee at mparmelee@westportlibrary.org so she can place you on a waitlist for the virtual class.
Registration for July 1 class - Plant Life
Registration for July 8 class - Energy/Forces
Registration for July 15 class - Human Systems
Registration for July 22 class - Space
Registration for July 29 class - Chemical Reactions
Registration for August 5 class - Simple Machines
Registration for August 12 class - Environmental Science
Registration for August 19 class - Engineering
The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible through the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel.
Summer should be about having FUN. More than ever, kids need to try new things, explore, learn in the real world, and meet and interact with friends. Summer Learning Clubs do just that. Students will directly interact with their peers and teachers with focus on real life learning. Small group instruction will be provided in a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, facilitated by experienced K-8 certified teachers.
Math clubs meet to explore math concepts. Each week we will look deeply at math stories to explore the why and how math works. We will use problem solving to teach math skills. Each session a real world problem will be posed to the group, then students will work collaboratively to develop strategies and multiple models to find solutions to the problem. Through discussion students will articulate their understanding of the math involved. Additional problems will be provided to work on following the session.
Each class is a blended learning platform, offering the option of in-person or virtual learning. Please select ticket options carefully. The waitlist option is for the in-person class, so if tickets are sold out for the virtual option, please email Mary Parmelee at mparmelee@westportlibrary.org so she can place you on a waitlist for the virtual class.
Registration for June 30 class - Estimation
Registration for July 7 class - Computation
Registration for July 14 class - Fractions & Decimals
Registration for July 21 class - Geometry
Registration for July 28 class - Time
Registration for August 4 class - Money
Registration for August 11 class - Measurement
Registration for August 18 class - Data
The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel.
