events @ the Library

Tuesday, November 17
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. 240 pages. A strong storyline, with a heavy dollop of fact, in this case the history and contents of the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad/St. Petersburg. The characters themselves are obviously important to the tale, but the essence of the story is the nature of memory itself. Bit by bit, the ravages of age are eroding Marina's grip on the everyday. And while the elderly Russian woman cannot hold on to fresh memories — the details of her grown children's lives, the approaching wedding of her grandchild — her distant past is preserved: vivid images that rise unbidden of her youth in war-torn Leningrad.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org.
New participants always welcome.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Admission to a highly selective college is never a given, even for a student with straight A’s and high test scores. So what other factors do colleges look for when they evaluate candidates? Dr. Gay Pepper, former Associate Dean of Admissions at University of Pennsylvania and former counselor in secondary schools, is the founder of College and More, Inc. She will discuss how admissions deans look for clues to a student’s growth potential and will answer questions from students and parents.

This program is free and open to the public. Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
10:00 am
McManus Room

Sara Hacala of Sara Hacala and Associates will discuss how following accepted rules of engagement will help jobseekers gain confidence as they connect with people in interviews, mingling sessions or other face-to-face meetings.

Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.