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Location: Brooks Place, The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880 United States Get Directions

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March 2025
Wed, March 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Anyone Can Use

Anyone Can Use: Morningstar Investing Center

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

Registration for this session will begin on February 12, 2025. Join Morningstar representative Emily Thoms on March 5 at 11 am in Brooks Place for an illuminating session on Morningstar Investing Center, a powerful library database designed to transform your investment journey. This comprehensive tool provides access to an extensive array of resources, including over […]

Free
Tue, March 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Professional Networking Group: Pros and Cons of Temp and Contract Positions

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

Register Here Explore the advantages and disadvantages of temp and contract work. This session will cover the flexibility, potential career growth, and challenges these positions offer. Understand how to evaluate whether a temp or contract role is right for your career path. Empower your career with The Westport Library's Professional Networking Group! Organized and run […]
February 2025
Featured Tue, February 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Career Development Training: Networking for Personal and Professional Growth

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

Register Here Networking is often misunderstood as merely exchanging business cards or making cold calls. In this workshop, we’ll explore the true meaning of networking: building authentic, lasting relationships that can mutually benefit both parties. We’ll discuss effective strategies for connecting with others, how to leverage your existing network, and what to avoid when forming […]
Wed, February 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Anyone Can Use

Anyone Can Use: Social Media for Marketing

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

Enhance your digital marketing strategy and elevate your brand's online presence in this informative session with social media expert Ashley Hyde.

Free
Featured Tue, February 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

CANCELED: Career Development Training: Negotiating Salaries Workshop

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

Career Development Training will be canceled for Tuesday, February 18, and will reconvene the following week. Thank you for understanding! Learn the art of salary negotiation in this interactive workshop! Discover the key strategies and techniques to confidently negotiate for a better salary, benefits, and job conditions; and gain insights on how to assess your […]
Featured Tue, February 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Career Development Training: How to Utilize Tech Software and AI to Optimize Your Job Search

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

Register Here Learn how to leverage technology and AI tools to streamline and enhance your job search. Web developer Mike Cronin will share tips and strategies to effectively use modern tech resources for finding the perfect job. Mike Cronin is a web developer and writer with over five years of experience in the EdTech space. […]
Wed, February 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Anyone Can Use

Anyone Can Use: Foundation Center Professional Database

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

Join us for an informative session on securing funding for your nonprofit organization using Candid Foundation Center Database, led by Tracy Kaufman.

Free
Tue, February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Networking and Career Development Training

Professional Networking Group

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

Join us for our Professional Networking Group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth.
January 2025
Featured Wed, January 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST Verso University: The Poetry of Robert Frost

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

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

Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Featured Tue, January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Career Development Training: Learning Radical Acceptance and Applying it to Your Job Search

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

Register Here Radical Acceptance is the practice of fully embracing your current situation without judgment. This workshop explores how you can use this concept to transform your job search by accepting setbacks, embracing failures, and focusing on perseverance. Learn how Radical Acceptance can help you maintain resilience and stay motivated throughout the job search process. […]
Featured Wed, January 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST Verso University: The Poetry of Robert Frost

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

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

Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Tue, January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Career Development Training: 2025 Goal Setting Workshop

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

Register Here Start the year strong by setting meaningful and achievable career goals. This workshop and vision board exercise will guide you through the process of defining both short- and long-term career objectives, creating an action plan, and using strategies to stay accountable. Learn how to break down large goals into manageable tasks and track […]
Featured Wed, January 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST Verso University: The Poetry of Robert Frost

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

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

Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Tue, January 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST Networking and Career Development Training

Professional Networking Group: Debunking the Myths of the Applicant Tracking Systems with Drew Blumenfield of Toluna and Debbie Lundstrom, Managing Director of Forum Group

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

Register Here Empower your career with The Westport Library's Professional Networking Group! Organized and run by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, this group offers a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your job search and career growth. This group, which will meet on the first Tuesday of […]
December 2024
December 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Anyone Can Use

Anyone Can Use: Google Slides

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

Join us and explore the essential features of Google Slides that will empower you to create effective presentations for work, school, or personal projects.

Free

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Submit a program idea >

Brooks Place, The Westport Library

Anyone Can Use: Morningstar Investing Center

Professional Networking Group: Pros and Cons of Temp and Contract Positions

Career Development Training: Networking for Personal and Professional Growth

Anyone Can Use: Social Media for Marketing

CANCELED: Career Development Training: Negotiating Salaries Workshop

Career Development Training: How to Utilize Tech Software and AI to Optimize Your Job Search

Anyone Can Use: Foundation Center Professional Database

Professional Networking Group

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Career Development Training: Learning Radical Acceptance and Applying it to Your Job Search

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Career Development Training: 2025 Goal Setting Workshop

Verso University Presents: Poet of Wonder: Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Professional Networking Group: Debunking the Myths of the Applicant Tracking Systems with Drew Blumenfield of Toluna and Debbie Lundstrom, Managing Director of Forum Group

Anyone Can Use: Google Slides

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