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March 1, 2010

Harney Teas: WestportREADS

Harney.jpgMichael Harney of Harney & Sons as he explored the world of tea with an emphasis on Japanese blends at the last official event of WestportREADS, on Monday, March 1, 2010.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

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March 1, 2010

WestportREADS: Harney Teas

WR-Logo.jpgMonday, March 1, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

At the last official program of the WestportREADS series, join Michael Harney of Harney & Sons as he explores the world of tea with an emphasis on Japanese blends.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

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March 2, 2010

Jerome Charyn: authors @the library

form mt:asset-id="1844" class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image">Jerome-Charyn.jpgJerome Charyn, author of The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson: A Novel, discussed his new book which removes Emily Dickinson's own mysterious mask, revealing the passions and heartbreak of America's greatest poet, on Tuesday March 2, 2010.

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March 2, 2010

AUTHORS @THE LIBRARY: Jerome Charyn

Secret-Life-of-Emily-Dickin.jpgTuesday March 2, 2010
Noon
McManus Room

In his new novel, The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson: A Novel, author Jerome Charyn removes Emily Dickinson's own mysterious mask, revealing the passions and heartbreak of America's greatest poet. Charyn was born in the Bronx in 1937 and has written 37 books, including three memoirs about his childhood in the Bronx, two of which were named New York Times Book of the Year.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Items on Emily Dickinson in the Library catalog.
New York Times article.

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March 2, 2010

Series on Sustainable Living: A Sense of Wonder

GVI-logo.jpg Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson's love for the natural world, and her fight to defend it, is depicted in this documentary-style film, A Sense of Wonder (2008, 55 minutes). When she published Silent Spring in 1962, the backlash from her critics thrust her into the center of a political mailstrom. The film is an intimate and poignant reflection of Carson’s life as she emerges as America’s most successful advocate for the natural world.

A discussion will follow, facilitated by David Brown, Public Health Toxicologist, Director of Environment and Human Health, Inc., and professor of environmental ethics at Fairfield University, on Rachel Carson’s life and her impact on our lives.

Co-sponsored with the Green Village Initiative.

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March 3, 2010

Dr Ken Magrath: Learning Disability Companion Disorders-Dealing with Anxiety and Depression in Students with LD

Magrath.jpgDr. Kenneth Magrath, a licensed clinical psychologist, spoke about anxiety and depression in children with learning disablity, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Co-sponsored with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities.

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March 3, 2010

Learning Disability Companion Disorders: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression in Students with LD

Ken_Magrath.jpgWednesday, March 3, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Dr. Kenneth Magrath, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has served on the faculties of the Cornell University College of Medicine and New York Medical College. He will speak about anxiety and depression in children with learning disablity. His professional focus includes the assessment of cognitive and learning styles, plus career and academic coaching based on these results. He is also a member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities’ Board of Directors.

Items in the Library catalog on learning disabilities.
Co-sponsored with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities.

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March 4, 2010

Yoga

yoga2.jpgThursday, March 4
4:05 to 4:35 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy a short introduction and demonstration of yoga with Benay Rubin. This program is open to all interested in learning more about yoga. Bring a yoga mat!

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March 6, 2010

TRENDS in TECHNOLOGY: eBay

ebay.jpgSaturday, March 6, 2010
11:00 am
McManus Room

It's a familiar term. So, what exactly is eBay? EBay enthusiast Roy Heget will discuss how to buy and sell items, pay with PayPal, and market items for sale.

Items in the Library catalog on Ebay.

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March 7, 2010

MUSIC @THE LIBRARY: Bonefide Brass

Bonefide-Brass-A.jpgSunday, March 7, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Bonefide Brass will delight the audience with this classical performance (with a few surprises) by eight trombones. These trombonists are from Fairfield and Westchester counties and include Glenn Babakian, Zachary Aaron Barkon, Christopher Espy, Paul Geidel, Nicole Hansboro, Jim Marbury, Bryan Thirkield, and John Russo.

Supported by the Grace K. Salmon Foundation.

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March 8, 2010

Irene Levine: authors @the library

Irene-Levine.jpg Irene Levine, New York University School of Medicine psychologist, professor, and award-winning freelance writer, discussed her self-help guide for women recovering from a break-up with their best friend, Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend, on Monday, March 8, 2010.

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March 8, 2010

AUTHORS @THE LIBRARY: Irene Levine

Best-Friends-Forever-cover.jpgMonday, March 8, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

New York University School of Medicine psychologist, professor, and award-winning freelance writer Irene Levine discusses her self-help guide for women recovering from a break-up with their best friend in Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend. "Whether your friendship sputtered because of physical distance or your best friend slept with your boyfriend, Levine deftly assures us that although the pain can be strong, the sorrow will pass."—Publisher's Weekly

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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March 9, 2010

Leticia Moreinos Schwartz: authors @the library

Schwartz.jpgLeticia Moreinos Schwartz spoke about the classically delicious cuisine of Brazil and her cookbook, The Brazilian Kitchen: 100 Classic and Contemporary Recipes for the Home Cook, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

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March 9, 2010

AUTHORS @THE LIBRARY: Leticia Moreinos Schwartz

Brazilian-Kitchen.jpgTuesday, March 9
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Brazilian cooking is an explosion of color and flavor. Chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz, who grew up in Rio de Janeiro, spent her childhood eating feijoada, a dish of black beans and meat cooked slowly, and drinking fresh coconut water on the beach. Today, she creates her own fabulous food in some of the world's top restaurant kitchens. Her new cookbook, The Brazilian Kitchen: 100 Classic and Contemporary Recipes for the Home Cook , reinterprets classic Brazilian dishes, making them lighter and less sweet for our health-conscious age. Join her as she shares her passion for her country's cuisine and her aim to bring Brazil's favorite foods to American kitchens.

Leticia Schwartz graduated from the French Culinary Institute with degrees in both culinary and pastry arts. She has held positions at legendary New York restaurants such as Le Cirque 2000, La Grenouille, La Caravelle and Payard Patisserie and Bistro.

Her recipe for coconut brigadeiros featured in New York Times, Dining section.
Article in the Weston Forum.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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March 9, 2010

Is Texting Taking a Toll?

Texting.jpgTuesday, March 9, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Toquet Hall

Join Family Educator Heather Simonson, PeaceWorks, and the Westport Youth Commission's IMentor Committee as they discuss issues surrounding cell phone communication, safety, and what parents and teens can do.

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March 13, 2010

Friends Winter Book Sale

booksale.jpgSaturday, March 13, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
McManus Room

Hardcover and trade paperback fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Also, nonfiction and fiction mass-market paperbacks, LP records, video cassettes, in addition to children's paperback and hardcover books. Nothing is priced above $2. This is a bargain sale. More information.

Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Want to volunteer at the sale? Email Suzy Hooper geosoo143@yahoo.com.

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March 14, 2010

Friends Winter Book Sale

booksale.jpgSunday, March 14, 2010
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
McManus Room

Hardcover and trade paperback fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Also, nonfiction and fiction mass-market paperbacks, LP records, video cassettes, in addition to children's paperback and hardcover books. Nothing is priced above $2. This is a bargain sale. More information.

Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Want to volunteer at the sale? Email Suzy Hooper geosoo143@yahoo.com.

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March 15, 2010

Friends Winter Book Sale

booksale.jpgMonday, March 15, 2010
9:00 am to 8:00 pm
McManus Room

Everything 1/2 price!

Hardcover and trade paperback fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Also, nonfiction and fiction mass-market paperbacks, LP records, video cassettes, in addition to children's paperback and hardcover books. Nothing is priced above $2. This is a bargain sale. More information.

Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Want to volunteer at the sale? Email Suzy Hooper geosoo143@yahoo.com.

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March 16, 2010

Friends Winter Book Sale

booksale.jpgTuesday, March 16, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
McManus Room

Everything free! Donation requested.

Hardcover and trade paperback fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Also, nonfiction and fiction mass-market paperbacks, LP records, video cassettes, in addition to children's paperback and hardcover books. Nothing is priced above $2. This is a bargain sale. More information.

Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Want to volunteer at the sale? Email Suzy Hooper geosoo143@yahoo.com.

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March 16, 2010

Pageturners: The White Tiger

white-tiger.jpgTuesday, March 16, 2010
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. 276 pages. This first novel by Indian writer Adiga depicts the awakening of a low-caste Indian man to the degradation of servitude.

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

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March 16, 2010

Series on Sustainable Living: Fresh

GVI-logo.jpg Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

The film Fresh (2009, 72 minutes) is just that—an upbeat and wonderfully fresh look at our food system and how to make it work better for the health of humans and the planet. Fresh features urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, sustainable farmer and entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and supermarket owner, David Ball, challenging our Wal-Mart dominated economy, and is a must-see for all who eat!

A discussion will follow, facilitated by Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of The Real Food Revival and the soon-to-be-released Put 'Em Up. Sherri has taught numerous eaters how to support local agriculture with their food choices and will give you the tips and tricks needed to enjoy a more delicious, sustainable dinner.

Co-sponsored with the Green Village Initiative.

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March 17, 2010

Jobseeker Resource Seminar

jobseekers.jpgWednesday, March 17, 2010
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn about the excellent Library resources that will make you an informed jobseeker.

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March 18, 2010

The Restructuring of the Auto Industry: An Insider's View

feldman_2.jpgThursday, March 18, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Matthew Feldman, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York City, served as Chief Legal Advisor to the Obama administration’s Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry and helped to develop the overall strategy to restructure and recapitalize General Motors Corporation and Chrysler. Hear about his unique experience and insight into the restructuring of the auto industry.

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March 19, 2010

Soundings Awards Ceremony

soundings-banner-10-17-08Re.jpgFriday, March 19, 2010
4:30 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room


Come celebrate the winners of this year's Resounding Memories Creative Writing Contest for teens. Refreshments will be served.

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March 20, 2010

TRENDS in TECHNOLOGY: The Wide World of Google

Mathias_4564-5x7.jpg Saturday, March 20, 2010
11:00 am
McManus Room

Hear about the many faces of Google, including Google Docs, Google Voice, and Google Talk, from information technology executive Mark Mathias. He has 30+ years experience with both large and small companies. He is the technology columnist for Westport News and uses a variety of social media technologies for personal and business use. Mathias has been awarded "Industry MVP" and also named to Computerworld's inaugural list of "Premier 100 IT Leaders."

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March 20, 2010

FAMILY PROGRAM: Zoo Station Rain Forest

iguana.jpgSaturday, March 20, 2010
2:30 pm
McManus Room
Grades 1-6

Join presenters from The Hartford, CT. Children’s Museum and learn about the habitat and adaptation of earth’s most diverse ecosystem. The museum will be bringing a variety of different animals from its Wildlife Sanctuary.

Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance-space is limited.

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March 21, 2010

The Usual Suspects Mystery Reading Group: Unnatural Causes

Unnatural-Causes.jpgSunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book Unnatural Causes by P. D. James. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh’s much anticipated holiday at his aunt’s country cottage ends abruptly with the macabre discovery of the handless corpse of a crime-writer in this third title of the series.  

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome.

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March 23, 2010

Series on Sustainable Living : Permaculture

GVI-logo.jpg Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Andrew Faust, a teacher of ecological design for over 17 years, will speak on permaculture. This concept uses nature's own ecosystems to supply human needs. By studying natural ecosystems and implementing them in our own gardens, farms, and communities, self-sustaining methods can be created to grow food with better yields and harness energy naturally. The goal of permaculture is to improve quality of life, health, sense of community, and to leave the planet in better shape for future generations.

Co-sponsored with the Green Village Initiative.

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March 25, 2010

Jobseeker Special:
Turn Networking to Getworking

networking2.jpgThursday, March 25, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Ron Drew, an experienced marketing and management professional, will share strategies on making the most of networking opportunities.

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March 25, 2010

AUTHORS @THE LIBRARY: Jeff Shesol

supreme-power.jpgThursday, March 25, 2010—Note: this is a new, changed date
Noon
McManus Room

Jeff Shesol, a former speechwriter to President Bill Clinton and the author of Mutual Contempt: Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy and the Feud That Defined a Decade, will discuss his new book Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court. “Once in a generation a groundbreaking book comes along to provide a major reinterpretation of a familiar historical event. Sheshol tells the story of FDR's court packing plan as it has never been told before. This is a stunning work of history.” — Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals.

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March 28, 2010

WHEN COOL WAS HOT! Film Series

North_by_Northwest.jpgSunday, March 28, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy winter Sundays with a hot cider, a short introduction, and a film to highlight the exhibit at the Westport Historical Society, "WESTPORT MODERN: WHEN COOL WAS HOT!"

Hitchcock’s stylish comedy/thriller North by Northwest is set in the luxuriously modern Frank-Lloyd-Wright era and stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. In one memorable scene after another, bewildered ad man Grant is chased cross country by spies who think he is a double agent and by police who think he is an assassin. (1959, 136 minutes)

Library catalog.
Co-sponsored with the Westport Historical Society.

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March 30, 2010

Journalism Today: How Two Young Documentarians Tackle the Story

Guarini-speakers-crop-small.jpgTuesday, March 30, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Hear how a young journalist, Annabel Symington, and a photographer/filmmaker, Vasilios Sfinarolakis, are using Facebook, Twitter, Kickstarter, a lot of ambition, and a desire to make a difference to produce a documentary on a critical water source. The Guarini aquifer in Latin America contains enough fresh water to sustain the world's population for 200 years and could become a lifeline as water shortages affect every part of the world in the future. But, it is now being threatened by pollution, mismanagement, and corruption.

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