Library Closed: Martin Luther King's Birthday

Enjoy the holiday! Martin Luthor King, Jr The Civil Rights Movement African American History Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

The library may be closed, but you can still Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write, and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google classroom. For students in grades 2 - 5. Please register here to receive login information.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Data Analytics 101

Focus on a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professiona......More

Focus on a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library.  Register here. For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org Getting Started with Data Analytics Getting Started with Python Getting Started with SQL Deep Dive into Lynda.com    

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Job Search Work Team

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability ......More

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability group for people who are “in transition." It meets Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11 am, and is open to anyone who is actively seeking employment. For more information, contact business librarian Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org     Find a Job: From Resumes to Negotiating Benefits Your Virtual Job Search Navigating Working from home      

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Cyber Toddler Time with Miss Lynne

Bring a lap to sit on or a friend who might like to sit on YOUR lap.  This is a ZOOM program, so please register here to receive an email containing the link.

Other, CT, United States

PageTurner's Book Discussion

Discuss American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, a gripping novel of survival, hope and love. Via zoom conferencing. Contact Carolyn Karwoski, ckarwoski@westportlibrary.org to register. PageTurners Book Club page For copies of the book, phone 203.291.4821. New participants alw......More

Discuss American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, a gripping novel of survival, hope and love. Via zoom conferencing. Contact Carolyn Karwoski, ckarwoski@westportlibrary.org to register. PageTurners Book Club page For copies of the book, phone 203.291.4821. New participants always welcome.

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Shake the Snow Off!

Push back the furniture!  Take off your shoes!  Half an hour of wiggly and giggly noisy activities designed for ages 3 - 5, but the entire family is welcome. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information. Register here.

Other, CT, United States

Therapy Dog Zooms for Families

Read a book, show & tell or just have a nice chat.  This is an offshoot of our popular Reading to Rover program, serving the community for over 15 years. Extra personal appointments will also be available during Westport Public School vacation week of February 15 - 19. ......More

Read a book, show & tell or just have a nice chat.  This is an offshoot of our popular Reading to Rover program, serving the community for over 15 years. Extra personal appointments will also be available during Westport Public School vacation week of February 15 - 19. For more information, contact Lynne Perrigo at lperrigo@westportlibrary.org  

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Signing Basics: ASL Sign Language Course

This series is SOLD OUT. Please email: kgawreluk@westportlibrary.org if you're interested in joining the next series in early 2021! Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26), taught by a live sign ......More

This series is SOLD OUT. Please email: kgawreluk@westportlibrary.org if you're interested in joining the next series in early 2021! Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the 4 weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each session to increase your signing skills. This course is virtual and limited to 20 participants. A reoccurring Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the first session.  The coursework includes: ASL Manual AlphabetGreetingsDays of the WeekFoods and SnacksASL Negations and AffirmationsBasic ASL Sentence Structure that brings together the words you learn during classHandouts are included and incorporate videos of instructors signing the vocabulary you will learn during class. For more on ASL and Deaf Culture, check out our awesome resource guide!  

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

SQL (Structured Query Language) Series

Focus is on understanding of concepts of SQL and extensive hands on experience. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has so......More

Focus is on understanding of concepts of SQL and extensive hands on experience. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library. Register here. For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org Getting Started with SQL Getting Started with Python Getting Started with Data Analytics Deep Dive into Lynda.com

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

A Bedtime Story

Join Miss Mary as she reads you a story on our Facebook Live!   Simply go to our Westport Library Facebook page and click Videos.  If you miss it, or want to listen again, these livestreams will remain available under the Videos tab as publishers permit.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

MLK Celebration 2021: What Can I Do Next?

Please Note: This is a virtual event. REGISTER HERE Join community leaders for a panel discussion about how to prepare for and undertake the self-guided 28-day process of self-reflection in Layla Saad's Me and White Supremacy. Our panelists will be Jenny Nelson, Directo......More

Please Note: This is a virtual event. REGISTER HERE Join community leaders for a panel discussion about how to prepare for and undertake the self-guided 28-day process of self-reflection in Layla Saad's Me and White Supremacy. Our panelists will be Jenny Nelson, Director of Education and Community Outreach from Westport Country Playhouse, Rev. Alison Patton, Pastor of Saugatuck Congregational Church, UCC, and Harold Bailey Jr., Chair of TEAM Westport. They will provide some framing and offer tools to support and motivate individuals who want to undertake the 28-challenge outlined by Layla Saad in her book. What can you expect from this process? How might you work through barriers to learning and get the most out of this challenge? Panelists will also offer guidance and support throughout the month of February, for those who choose to undertake the 28-day challenge. Stop Racial Injustice Reading and Learning about Anti-Racism Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Virtual Study Hall for Teens

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 i......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.

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom. For students in grades 2 - 5. Please register here to receive login information.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Cybersecurity I

Focus is on preventing, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some l......More

Focus is on preventing, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-i-tickets-131645044873 For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Tummy Time for Babies

Join us on Zoom for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, lifting and a book! This lapsit program is for babies and their adult. Please register here to get the zoom link.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Zoom Lunch Bunch

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.or......More

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.org.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Optimize Your Financial Health for the Longevity Economy

Caroline Wetzel, CFP and Natural Nutmeg Magazine 10 Best Life/Business Coach will share the biggest financial concerns in today's Longevity Economy and questions to evaluate your readiness for a satisfying future. This is a virtual event. Register here. Caroline Wetzel......More

Caroline Wetzel, CFP and Natural Nutmeg Magazine 10 Best Life/Business Coach will share the biggest financial concerns in today's Longevity Economy and questions to evaluate your readiness for a satisfying future. This is a virtual event. Register here. Caroline Wetzel, CFP, CDFA, AWMA, is Vice President, Private Wealth Advisory at Polycom Private Wealth Partners, LLC.  She is a graduate of Cornell University and received an MBA in Finance and an Advanced Business Certificate in Global Marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business.  She was formerly a Director with UBS, and an analyst with Accenture. Entrepreneurship Personal Finance Investing 101 Recommended Books For the Business Minded  

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Maker Workshop: Mars Rover Landing

Practice landing the Perseverance Rover on the Mars' Jezero Crater.  We will build a device that can zip down a line and drop the rover onto a target.  Check out mars.nasa.gov For Grades K-1 on January 7, please register here. For Grades 2 - 3 on January 14, please regi......More

Practice landing the Perseverance Rover on the Mars' Jezero Crater.  We will build a device that can zip down a line and drop the rover onto a target.  Check out mars.nasa.gov For Grades K-1 on January 7, please register here. For Grades 2 - 3 on January 14, please register here. For Grades 4 - 5 on January 21, please register here. For Grades 6 - 8 on January 28, please register here.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Python

Focus on basics all the way to using machine learning packages. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of busi......More

Focus on basics all the way to using machine learning packages. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library. Register here. For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org Getting Started with Python Getting Started with Data Analytics Getting Started with SQL Deep Dive into Lynda.com

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Ready Readers Winter Crafts

Want to decorate your home with cool winter crafts? This winter Ready Readers will be creating simple crafts that start with a toilet paper tube. Join us on Fridays at 10 for a song, story and a decorative craft. A simple list of materials needed will be sent to you alo......More

Want to decorate your home with cool winter crafts? This winter Ready Readers will be creating simple crafts that start with a toilet paper tube. Join us on Fridays at 10 for a song, story and a decorative craft. A simple list of materials needed will be sent to you along with the Zoom link to enter our secure virtual room. This program is geared toward ages 3-5, but everyone in the family is welcome to join the fun. This event will occur weekly and registration is required.  Please register here.

Other, CT, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Itty Bittys from the Comfort of Home

Songs, nursery rhymes, music and a story for parents and children. Ideal for children who can move on their own, as well as for little ones who are happy to sit in their caregiver's lap. This program will be held on Zoom - to get login information please register here.

Other, CT, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom. For students in grades 2 - 5. Please register here to receive login information.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Data Analytics 101

Focus on a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professiona......More

Focus on a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library.  Register here. For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org Getting Started with Data Analytics Getting Started with Python Getting Started with SQL Deep Dive into Lynda.com    

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

Other, CT, United States

Job Search Work Team

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability ......More

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability group for people who are “in transition." It meets Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11 am, and is open to anyone who is actively seeking employment. For more information, contact business librarian Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org     Find a Job: From Resumes to Negotiating Benefits Your Virtual Job Search Navigating Working from home      

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Cyber Toddler Time with Miss Lynne

Bring a lap to sit on or a friend who might like to sit on YOUR lap.  This is a ZOOM program, so please register here to receive an email containing the link.

Other, CT, United States

Therapy Dog Zooms for Families

Read a book, show & tell or just have a nice chat.  This is an offshoot of our popular Reading to Rover program, serving the community for over 15 years. Extra personal appointments will also be available during Westport Public School vacation week of February 15 - 19. ......More

Read a book, show & tell or just have a nice chat.  This is an offshoot of our popular Reading to Rover program, serving the community for over 15 years. Extra personal appointments will also be available during Westport Public School vacation week of February 15 - 19. For more information, contact Lynne Perrigo at lperrigo@westportlibrary.org  

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Talkin' Baseball with Tony La Russa

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 ......More

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 Sox for the 2021 season. Join us for an unforgettable evening around the baseball hot stove.   Tony La Russa was elected unanimously into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and inducted in 2014 for his outstanding achievements as manager for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals, solidifying his place as one of the greatest baseball managers of all time. Tony led teams to three World Series Championships, and is the third winningest manager in major league history. He holds an incredible amount of records, including ranking second in total number of games managed, and is one of only two managers to win a World Series Championship in both the National and American Leagues. After leading the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2011 World Series, Tony took a break from his managerial career. He served as Chief Baseball Officer for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Vice President and Special Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox, and Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Angels. In October of 2020, it was announced that Tony would be returning to the dugout to manage the Chicago White Sox, 34 years after last wearing the White Sox uniform. Amidst his baseball priorities, Tony also retains his duties as Chairman of the Board at ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation).   Steve Parrish is the founder of Steve Parrish Consulting Group, LLC specializing in crisis management, corporate social responsibility, public affairs and communications for senior executives of corporations, law firms, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to founding SPCG, Steve was Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, of AltriaGroup, Inc., serving in that capacity from 1995 until his retirement in 2008. At Altria, Steve was responsible for the Altria family of companies' government relations, communications, issues management, corporate philanthropy and corporate compliance. He chaired the company's crisis management team and served as Secretary of the Public Affairs and Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc. Steve led Altria’s efforts to build bridges to a range of stakeholders, including public health organizations, civic groups, the media and government. For more than a decade, Steve actively supported proposals to grant the Federal Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the tobacco industry. His efforts were documented in network news broadcasts and national publications, including ABC’s “Peter Jennings Reporting”, a New York Times Magazine cover story, “If It’s Good for Philip Morris, Can It Also Be Good for Public Health?” and the national best-seller, “A Question of Intent”, by former Food and Drug Administration Chairman, Dr. David Kessler. Steve has addressed a broad range of organizations, including the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Conference Board and the World Presidents Organization. He has appeared on numerous national news programs such as Face the Nation, Meet the Press, Nightline, The News Hour on PBS, the Today Show and CBS Morning News. Steve is a member of the Board of Trustees of Carleton College, the Board of Directors of Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras, and the Board of Directors of the Stamford (CT) Symphony Orchestra. He is also Board Member Emeritus and past Board Chair of Safe Horizon, an internationally recognized leader in the field of victim assistance, particularly domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. Steve’s past board service also includes UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Steve was born in Moberly, Missouri, and currently resides in Westport, Connecticut. Celabrate Baseball Sports, Sports, Sports!

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Signing Basics: ASL Sign Language Course

This series is SOLD OUT. Please email: kgawreluk@westportlibrary.org if you're interested in joining the next series in early 2021! Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26), taught by a live sign ......More

This series is SOLD OUT. Please email: kgawreluk@westportlibrary.org if you're interested in joining the next series in early 2021! Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the 4 weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each session to increase your signing skills. This course is virtual and limited to 20 participants. A reoccurring Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the first session.  The coursework includes: ASL Manual AlphabetGreetingsDays of the WeekFoods and SnacksASL Negations and AffirmationsBasic ASL Sentence Structure that brings together the words you learn during classHandouts are included and incorporate videos of instructors signing the vocabulary you will learn during class. For more on ASL and Deaf Culture, check out our awesome resource guide!  

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

SQL (Structured Query Language) Series

Focus is on understanding of concepts of SQL and extensive hands on experience. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has so......More

Focus is on understanding of concepts of SQL and extensive hands on experience. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library. Register here. For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org Getting Started with SQL Getting Started with Python Getting Started with Data Analytics Deep Dive into Lynda.com

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

A Bedtime Story

Join Miss Mary as she reads you a story on our Facebook Live!   Simply go to our Westport Library Facebook page and click Videos.  If you miss it, or want to listen again, these livestreams will remain available under the Videos tab as publishers permit.

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READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

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The Future of Health Care: Integrative Medicine for the Whole Person

This is a virtual event.  Please register here. To participate fully in the Longevity Economy, our health becomes our most important ally. Most of current Western medicine is based on managing diseases with medications, but often there are things we can do in our lifest......More

This is a virtual event.  Please register here. To participate fully in the Longevity Economy, our health becomes our most important ally. Most of current Western medicine is based on managing diseases with medications, but often there are things we can do in our lifestyles to stay healthy and prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Join Dr. Katie Takayasu, an Integrative Medicine specialist in Stamford, to learn about the future of Integrative Medicine - a holistic approach to care that focuses on lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise, sleep, spirituality and alternative modalities like acupuncture and herbs/supplements. Katherine Takayasu, M.D., M.B.A. practices Integrative Medicine combining traditional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary modalities at Stamford Health. She helps patients heal naturally with acupuncture, mind-body medicine, botanical medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian and teaches the next generation of doctors about healing the whole patient mind, body and spirit. For her own wellbeing, Dr. Katie practices what she preaches. She engages in yoga and meditation regularly and enjoys experimenting with plant-based cuisine in the kitchen. Mental Health Heart Health Health Literacy Women's Health Racial Disparities in Health Care Health and Lifestyle Podcasts

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Virtual Study Hall for Teens

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 i......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.

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom. For students in grades 2 - 5. Please register here to receive login information.

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Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

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Environmental Book Discussion: The Sound Of a Wild Snail Eating

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......More

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 Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence. The author's website includes the sound of a snail eating a carrot! “How interesting can a snail be? Captivating, as it turns out. [Bailey] is a marvelous writer, and the marriage of science and poetic mysticism that characterizes this small volume is magical.” —Star Tribune This is a virtual event, please register to participate. Copies of the book are available at the Westport Library. Community Partner: Earthplace Sustainability Discover the Natural World

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Cybersecurity I

Focus is on preventing, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some l......More

Focus is on preventing, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Each course is designed and taught by industry experts.  The emphasis is on application of analytical skills in business settings.  It is geared toward the mid-career professional who has some level of business understanding and wants to further their skill sets for better career opportunities.  To get the maximum benefit out of the course, you should have some experience working with excel files, be able to operate computers and install software as needed. Courses are free to attend. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of each course. Zoom links will be sent out before each class begins. Series co-sponsored by Second Innings (www.oursecondinnings.org) and The Westport Library. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-i-tickets-131645044873 For more information contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org and/or see www.oursecondinnings.org

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Special Super Sunday Football Preview with NFL Today Host James Brown

Please Note: This is a virtual event. REGISTER HERE CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues welcomes host of "The NFL Today," James Brown to preview the championship game and get you ready for Super Sunday with exclusive insights and analysis! James Brown is the current host......More

Please Note: This is a virtual event. REGISTER HERE CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues welcomes host of "The NFL Today," James Brown to preview the championship game and get you ready for Super Sunday with exclusive insights and analysis! James Brown is the current host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and "Inside The NFL" on Showtime.  A three-time Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, Brown, who was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020, has hosted the Super Bowl a record-tying nine times including Super Bowl 53 on CBS. In 2010, SI.com named Brown the Best Studio Host of the Decade. Brown is a Special Correspondent for CBS News and contributes to programs such as “60 Minutes”, “CBS This Morning”, “CBS Evening News” and “48 Hours”. He is also a founding partner of Major League Baseball’s 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals. Jeff Pegues is the CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent.  He reports for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms including CBS This Morning and the CBS Evening News. Since joining CBS News, Pegues has led the Network's coverage of some of the biggest stories of the last decade.  He has provided extensive reporting on the conflict between the black community and police, and has authored a book on the issue, "Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between Police and the Black Community." Pegues is the recipient of three Emmy Awards, numerous local and national Emmy Award nominations, the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and in 2017 was part of the CBS News team that earned an Edward R. Murrow Award. Pegues went to high school in Westport, Connecticut where he was an All-State sprinter and All-Conference running back on the football team.

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in ......More

Help decorate the library by earning snowflakes for reading and earn a book to keep.  Earn a second book by completing our Winter Wonderland Activities. Register online starting January 8th or come in person to pick up materials. Remember if you would like to browse in the Children's Department make an appointment first!

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Tummy Time for Babies

Join us on Zoom for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, lifting and a book! This lapsit program is for babies and their adult. Please register here to get the zoom link.

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Zoom Lunch Bunch

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.or......More

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.org.

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Maker Workshop: Mars Rover Landing

Practice landing the Perseverance Rover on the Mars' Jezero Crater.  We will build a device that can zip down a line and drop the rover onto a target.  Check out mars.nasa.gov For Grades K-1 on January 7, please register here. For Grades 2 - 3 on January 14, please regi......More

Practice landing the Perseverance Rover on the Mars' Jezero Crater.  We will build a device that can zip down a line and drop the rover onto a target.  Check out mars.nasa.gov For Grades K-1 on January 7, please register here. For Grades 2 - 3 on January 14, please register here. For Grades 4 - 5 on January 21, please register here. For Grades 6 - 8 on January 28, please register here.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter-a-Day: The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Register here to receive the zoom link. Contact Kris Nash at knash@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States