College Entrance Consultant Abby Siegel will guide students and families through the basics of the college application process. She will explain the various ways in which students can apply to college and walk attendees through the basics of filling out the Common Application, used by over 900 colleges and universities. The presentation will also cover how to choose which application to use, college essays, standardized testing, recommendation letters and supplement applications. REGISTER HERE Abby Siegel & Associates is an independent…
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Language Arts classes for students entering Fifth Grade in the fall of 2020 will be held at 2 pm on Mondays from June 29 through August 17.
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Meet John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of The Hilarious World of Depression Podcast, when he discusses his struggle with depression with Karen K. It plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As he faced his own illness, he began to see similar behavior patterns and coping mechanisms in his conversations with others. The Hilarious World of Depression is a memoir of Moe’s own journey, revealing more than he’s ever discussed on the…
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Join children's author and Westporter Caroline Barney for a virtual talk about her brand-new book, THE TREBORS! And then stop by the Library for a drive-by book signing at 1:00 PM! REGISTER HERE!
Find out more »Language Arts classes for students entering Fifth Grade in the fall of 2020 will be held at 2 pm on Mondays from June 29 through August 17.
Find out more »Discuss Women's Diaries of the Westward Movement by Lillian Schlissel, the story of the journey west told by the women who made the trip. Via zoom conferencing. Contact Carolyn Karwoski, ckarwoski@westportlibrary.org to register.
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This summer, grow your child’s curiosity about the world at the Westport Library's Camp Explore! Here, they will dive into a virtual global world of discovery and exploration on an array of fascinating subjects – and learn about the work of incredible, world renowned individuals – all summer long! We're excited to welcome "Goosebumps" author RL Stine! REGISTER HERE! RL Stine, who was our StoryFest 2019 keynote speaker, returns for a spooky virtual visit! Each week the Library will host…
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Bestselling authors Rea Frey and Hank Phillippi Ryan will discuss their newest books and the business of writing with Westport blogger Suzanne Leopold. Hear their journeys of navigating the publishing world. This is a virtual event, so please register. Rea Frey is the author of Not Her Daughter and Because You're Mine. She is also the Founder and CEO of Writeway, where aspiring writers become published authors. To learn more, visit reafrey.com or writewayco.com. Until I Find You, celebrated author Rea…
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Discuss The #1 New York Times bestseller by Time‘s 2019 Person of the Year, NO ONE IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE with members of the Earthplace team. In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day in order to protest the climate crisis. Her actions sparked a global movement, inspiring millions of students to go on strike for our planet, forcing governments to listen, and earning her a Nobel Peace Prize…
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Explore THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE with members of the Earthplace team. In this book, Edward O. Wilson reflects on the crucible of evolution, and his remarkable account of how the living world became diverse and how humans are destroying that diversity. This is a virtual event, please register to participate. "Wilson, internationally regarded as the dean of biodiversity studies, conducts us on a tour through time, traces the processes that create new species in bursts of adaptive radiation, and points…
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Legal expert Leslie Levin will discuss the role of the First Amendment and media in this year's election. Bring your questions about the Constitution and the legalities of free speech. This is a virtual event. Please register. Leslie Levin is an expert on the legal profession, ethical decisionmaking and lawyer discipline, subjects she has examined in numerous scholarly articles, book chapters and presentations, as well as in her role as co-editor (with Lynn Mather) of Lawyers in Practice: Ethical Decisionmaking in…
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The Library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday and will be closed all day on Thursday and open from 1-5 pm on Friday. Enjoy the holiday!
Find out more »The Library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday and will be closed all day on Thursday and open from 1-5 pm on Friday. Enjoy the holiday!
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The Library will be closing at 5 pm on New Year's Eve and will be closed all day on New Year's Day. Enjoy the holiday!
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Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more!
Find out more »The Library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday and will be closed all day on Thursday and open from 1-5 pm on Friday. Enjoy the holiday!
Find out more »The Library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday and will be closed all day on Thursday and open from 1-5 pm on Friday. Enjoy the holiday!
Find out more »The Library will be closing at 5 pm on New Year's Eve and will be closed all day on New Year's Day. Enjoy the holiday!
Find out more »Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more!
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