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February 10, 2010

Author to Speak on Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

AnneFordauthorphoto.jpgWednesday, February 10, 2010
10:00 am
McManus Room

Anne Ford will speak about her book A Special Mother: Getting through the Early Days of a Child's Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorder, co-authored with John-Richard Thompson, who will also be present. Ford is the author of the memoir Laughing Allegra about raising her severely learning disabled daughter, and On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. She served as Chairman of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001, and remains a committed advocate and frequent speaker on LD issues. The great-granddaughter of Henry Ford, she lives in New York City. Thompson is an award-winning playwright and novelist, who has collaborated with Anne Ford at NCLD and on her two previous books. He lives in New York City.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Items in the Library catalog on learning disabilities.
Co-sponsored with Smart Kids with LD.

        

January 14, 2010

The ABCs of Literacy

Margie-Gilllis-2.jpgThursday, January 14, 2010
10:00 am
McManus Room

Margie Gillis, Ed.D., former Language Therapist and Director of Mastering Reading Instruction at Haskins Laboratories, founded Literacy How, Inc., which promotes the science of teaching reading through comprehensive professional development, coaching, and classroom support. She will speak on the basic strategies used to develop literacy. Gillis is also cofounder and vice-president of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities and president of the Connecticut Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

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

        

January 9, 2010

FAMILY PROGRAM: City Winds Trio

citywindstrio-crop.jpgSaturday, January 9, 2010
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room

The City Winds Trio will introduce children to music and instruments of the orchestra. Crispian Fordham on flute, Meredyth Coleman on oboe, and Yuki Higashi on bassoon will play Peter and the Wolf and other children’s classical favorites to teach about rhythm and melody. Children will also have the opportunity to try an instrument and do movement games.

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

        

December 16, 2009

Beatles Rock Band @the Library

The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpgWednesday, December 16, 2009
7:30 to 9:00 pm
McManus Room

Try the hottest new video game that everybody’s talking about! Follow the Beatles through their career and get a chance to play drums, guitar, or vocals on 45 legendary songs, including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Day Tripper,” “Taxman,” and “Back in the U.S.S.R.” All ages welcome.

Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

        

November 14, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Kid Pirates

kid-pirates.jpgSaturday, November 14
2:30 pm
McManus Room

Calling all rascally rogues to join Captain Papillion’s band of pirates. Celebrate positive pirating with musical storytelling of pirating and the sea, with adventure for all.

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

        

November 7, 2009

Beatles Rock Band @the Library

The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpgSaturday, November 7
2:00 to 4:00 pm
McManus Room

Try the hottest new video game that everybody’s talking about! Follow the Beatles through their career and get a chance to play drums, guitar, or vocals on 45 legendary songs, including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Day Tripper,” “Taxman,” and “Back in the U.S.S.R.” All ages welcome.

Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

        

November 6, 2009

The Great Library Scavenger Hunt

library--great-race-copy.jpgFriday, November 6
6:00 pm
Library Main Lobby

You like to compete. You’re a book lover—and a big fan of the Westport Public Library. And, you bet you know more about the Library than your average Westporter. Or... so you think. Join the other teams to test your sleuthing skills and your knowledge of the Library in the First Annual Great Library Scavenger Hunt. Scurry in and around the Library, pick up clues, and enhance your knowledge of the Library’s vast resources.

Register now for this first-time, unique event.
For ages 8-108. $15 per team.


Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westport Library.

For questions or more information, contact Sandy at 291-4820 or syoung@westportlibrary.org

        

October 17, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Amazing Americans

Amazing-Americans-Pedro-Flo.jpgSaturday, October 17
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room
Grades 1 and up

History comes alive when Keith Michael Johnson performs touching, true tales of American heroes.

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

For more information, contact the Childrens Library at 291-4810, kids@westportlibrary.org, or visit the Children's Library website.

        

September 16, 2009

Odyssey of the Mind

logo3.jpgWednesday, September 16
9:30 AM
McManus Room

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Brian Wagar, Director of the Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind chapter, will present this informational program.
        

September 12, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Itty Bittys Special: Little Kids, Little Songs

flute.jpgSaturday, September 12
10:00 to 10:30 am
McManus Room
Ages 5 and under

Soft, sweet, playful and funny, the original music and storytelling of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of flutist Barbara Siesel will engage the imagination.

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

For more information, contact the Childrens Library at 291-4810, kids@westportlibrary.org, or visit the Children's Library website.

        

August 1, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM:
Howl at the Moon...with a Wild Thing Tune

tom-sieling.jpgSaturday August 1
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room

Singer-songwriter Tom Sieling will perform a participatory family program about thenatural world.

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

        

July 11, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Be Creative @ Your Library with Leonardo

leonardo2.jpgSaturday, July 11
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room

Kids help create this show with props, costumes and dance steps when Leonardo gives an interactive music concert.

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

        

July 9, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix

harrypotter5-100.jpgThursday, July 9
6:00 pm
McManus Room

HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9
The fifth in the series! The Order of the Phoenix (138 mins)

Library catalog.

        

July 2, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

harrypotter4-100.jpgThursday, July 2
6:00 pm
McManus Room

HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9
The fourth in the series! The Goblet of Fire (157 mins)

Library catalog.

        

June 25, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

harrypotter3-100.jpgThursday, June 25
6:00 pm
McManus Room

HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9
The third in the series! The Prisoner of Azkaban (141 mins)

Library catalog.

        

June 20, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: From Trash to Tunes

Dennis-Waring.jpgSaturday, June 20
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room

Using handmade instruments, many crafted from trash, Dennis Waring performs music inspired from world cultures.

Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at
9:00 am on the day of each performance—space is limited.
Children's Library website.

        

June 18, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

harrypotter2-100.jpgThursday, June 18
6:00 pm
McManus Room

HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9
The second in the series! The Chamber of Secrets (161 mins)
        

June 11, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone

harrypotter1-150.jpg Thursday, June 11
6:00 pm
McManus Room

HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9
The first in the series! The Sorcerer’s Stone (152 mins)
        

April 4, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM:
Fossil Hunter Presentation

waltpic.jpgSaturday, April 4
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room
Elementary school age and up

See, touch and learn about genuine fossils of all types.
Walt Heinz, fossil hunter and associate member of the
American Museum of Natural History will share his fossil
collecting experience in this interactive program.

        

March 30, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Draw On!
Kick-off Workshop

draw-on-big.jpgMonday, March 30
2:30-3:30 pm
Smilow Family Children’s Library
Grades K & up
Registration begins March 1 for the kick-off workshop

A community program with the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. After the kick-off workshop (registration required), co-sponsored with the Westport Arts Center, an open-to-all project table will be available Tuesday-Friday, March 30 to April 3, to make a collage that will be displayed in Children’s Library.

        

March 30, 2009

Internet Safety Presentation

internet_safety_check.jpgMonday, March 30
7:30 pm
McManus Room

The Westport Library and the Westport Youth Commission’s IMentor Committee will present a program on Internet Safety. How can students protect themselves on MySpace and Facebook? How can you chat safely online? How can parents help keep their kids safe? This is a great program for parents to attend with students!

Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

        

March 28, 2009

The Library's First Mini-Golf Tournament

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Saturday, March 28
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Throughout the Library

Play 18 holes of miniature golf in this unique specially-designed Library course! Snacks and lunch may be purchased at the 19th hole cafe. Fun for the whole family!

Click here for more information and to reserve a tee time.

        

March 21, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Suzanne Propp:
Launch of her Music CD Play

PLAY-cover-medium.jpgSaturday, March 21
2:30 pm
McManus Room

Suzanne Sherman Propp, Westport native and music teacher at Green’s Farms School will perform songs from her newly released CD, Play, a family CD of original songs and traditional songs as well as versions of favorites from artists including James Taylor. Play was produced by fellow Westport Native Josh Margolis and Suzanne’s husband Peter Propp. All families and children are encouraged to come listen and "PLAY" at the library.

CDs will be available for purchase and signing.

        

March 14, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM:
The Magic of Dan Bowen

Dan-Bowen.jpgSaturday, March 14
2:30-3:30 pm
McManus Room
Ages 4 and up

Magician Dan Bowen includes magic markers, card tricks and floating tables in this magic show that will be fun for the whole family.

Children's Library webpage.

        

February 23, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie

happy_feet_2006_poster.jpgMonday, February 23
2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Happy Feet, 108 mins.

Children's Library webpage.

        

January 31, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: The Science Genie

laser.jpgSaturday, January 31
2:30 to 3:30 pm
McManus Room
Grades K & up

What makes a laser different from a normal light? Watch enlightening experiments with invisible ultraviolet light, bending laser beams and a high powered musical finale. Presented by The Children's Museum.

No need to register!
Children's Library webpage.

        

January 17, 2009

Special Event:
Celebrate with Marlo Thomas

free_to_be_cover[1].jpgSaturday, January 17
3:00 pm
McManus Room

Meet Marlo Thomas. She will discuss her celebrated book Free to Be...You and Me and its 35th anniversary.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

        

January 10, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Children's Opera Theater presents
Little Red Riding Hood

red200.jpgSaturday, January 10
2:30 pm
McManus Room
Ages 4 & up

Presented by University of Connecticut's Opera Theater, the traditional story of Little Red Riding Hood is set to music by composer Seymour Barab. There will be a brief overview of the world of opera and a chance to talk to the performers.

Children's Library webpage.

        

January 2, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie

ratatouille.jpgFriday, January 2
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Ratatouille, 115 mins.

Children's Library webpage.

        

December 30, 2008

FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie

wall-e.jpgTuesday, December 30
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Wall-E, 98 mins.

Children's Library webpage.