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   <title>Navigating the School Cafeteria: Making Healthy Choices and Packing Healthy Lunches</title>
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   <published>2010-04-08T09:00:02Z</published>
   <updated>2010-03-08T21:27:50Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, April 8, 2010 4:05 to 4:35 pm McManus Room Enjoy a short program on making healthy choices and packing healthy lunches for school with Jennifer Dahlgren and Ilisa Nussbaum. Jennifer Dahlgren is a graduate student at the University of...</summary>
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4:05 to 4:35 pm <br>
McManus Room <br><br>
Enjoy a short program on making healthy choices and packing healthy lunches for school with <strong>Jennifer Dahlgren</strong> and <strong>Ilisa Nussbaum</strong>. 

<strong>Jennifer Dahlgren</strong> is a graduate student at the University of New Haven, studying nutrition and dietetics in preparation for a career as a registered dietitian. As a member of the Connecticut Dietetic Association Legislative Committee, she is involved in promoting public policy initiatives to lower heath care costs through preventative nutritonal care provided by a registered dietitian. <strong>Ilisa Nussbaum's </strong>cooking education includes Pastry Arts at the former Peter Kumpf’s Culinary Institute in Manhattan (now the Institute for Culinary Education) and a variety of courses at The Culinary Institute of America. She teaches a variety of cooking classes, caters events, and has written a monthly cooking column for the now defunct Shatt<em>ered Magazine</em>. Ilisa is working towards a degree as a Registered Dietician at the University of New Haven.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Lego Fun</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2157</id>
   
   <published>2010-04-19T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2010-02-19T21:34:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Monday, April 19, 2010 2:00 to 3:00 pm McManus Room Grades K to 3 Create a special work of art to be displayed in the Children’s Library. Just drop in....</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
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2:00 to 3:00 pm<br> 
McManus Room<br> 
Grades K to 3<br> <br> 
 
Create a special work of art to be displayed in the Children’s Library. Just drop in.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Family Program: Shakespeare for Kids</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2156</id>
   
   <published>2010-04-10T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2010-02-19T21:36:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, April 10, 2010 2:30 to 3:30 pm McManus Room Grades 3 and up Travel back in time when The Hampstead Stage Company introduces William Shakespeare and his timeless works. Experience his classics through his own eyes as he writes...</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
Grades 3 and up<br><br>

Travel back in time when <strong><a href="http://www.bing.com/search?q=hampstead+stage+company&mkt=en-us&FORM=MSNTSH&PC=MSNTDF">The Hampstead Stage Company</a></strong> introduces William Shakespeare and his timeless works. Experience his classics through his own eyes as he writes his famous plays. Just drop in.

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance-space is limited.</em>


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<entry>
   <title>Simpsons Night @The Library</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2052</id>
   
   <published>2010-02-09T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2010-02-10T19:14:00Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00 to 9:00 pm McManus Room All ages welcome Canceled Celebrate Presidents’ Day by watching classic political episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons’ geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia...</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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7:00 to 9:00 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
All ages welcome<br>
<em>Canceled </em>  <br><br>
Celebrate Presidents’ Day by watching classic political episodes of <em><a href="http://catalog.westportlibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=12615N1873SH3.32099&menu=search&aspect=av&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=wpl&ri=&term=the+simpsons&index=VTITL&aspect=av&term=&index=TBTITL&term=&index=MUTITL&term=&index=.AW&x=21&y=13#focus">The Simpsons</a></em>. Hosted by resident Simpsons’ geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia and candy. ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Zoo Station Rain Forest</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2017</id>
   
   <published>2010-03-20T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-12-30T19:16:23Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
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2:30 pm <br> 
McManus Room     <br>     
Grades 1-6<br> <br> 
Join presenters from <strong>The Hartford, CT. Children’s Museum</strong> 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.

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance-space is limited.</em>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Pig Out at the Library</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2016</id>
   
   <published>2010-02-27T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-12-08T17:58:19Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:30 pm McManus Room Ages 5 &amp; up Join farmer Paul Minor with his special friend Daisy for a fun celebration of E.B. White’s book Charlotte’s Web. Hear Daisy noises, give Daisy a treat, and talk...</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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2:30 pm <br> 
McManus Room    <br>  
Ages 5 & up<br> <br>
Join farmer <strong>Paul Minor </strong>with his special friend Daisy for a fun celebration of E.B. White’s book <em>Charlotte’s Web</em>. Hear Daisy noises, give Daisy a treat, and talk about and read from Daisy’s favorite pig books. 

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance-space is limited.</em>


 
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<entry>
   <title>Beatles Rock Band @the Library</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1874</id>
   
   <published>2009-12-16T16:02:50Z</published>
   <updated>2009-10-13T17:34:57Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Wednesday, 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,...</summary>
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      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpg" width="104" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Wednesday, December 16, 2009</strong><br>
7:30 to 9:00 pm <br>
McManus Room <br><br> 
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 <a href="mailto:jlewis@westportlibrary.org">jlewis@westportlibrary.org</a> for more information. ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Beatles Rock Band @the Library</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1873</id>
   
   <published>2009-11-07T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-09-28T20:46:35Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/The_Beatles_Rock_Band.jpg" width="104" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, November 7</strong><br>
2:00 to 4:00 pm <br>
McManus Room <br><br> 
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 <a href="mailto:jlewis@westportlibrary.org">jlewis@westportlibrary.org</a> for more information. ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: City Winds Trio</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1858</id>
   
   <published>2010-01-09T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-11-03T16:02:02Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="citywindstrio-crop.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/citywindstrio-crop.jpg" width="151" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, January 9, 2010 </strong><br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm <br>
McManus Room <br><br>
<a href="http://www.citywindstrio.com/">The City Winds Trio</a> will introduce children to music and instruments of the orchestra. <strong>Crispian Fordham</strong> on flute, <strong>Meredyth Coleman</strong> on oboe, and <strong>Yuki Higashi</strong> on bassoon will play <em>Peter and the Wolf</em> 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. 

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance-space is limited.</em>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Kid Pirates</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1857</id>
   
   <published>2009-11-14T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-11-03T15:59:20Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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2:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
Calling all rascally rogues to join <a href="http://kidpirates.org/">Captain Papillion</a>’s band of pirates. Celebrate positive pirating with musical storytelling of pirating and the sea, with adventure for all.

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance—space is limited.</em>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>The ABCs of Literacy</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1805</id>
   
   <published>2010-01-14T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-09-18T14:43:26Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="Margie-Gilllis-2.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/Margie-Gilllis-2.jpg" width="91" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Thursday, January 14, 2010</strong> <br>
10:00 am <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
<a href="http://www.haskins.yale.edu/staff/gillis.html">Margie Gillis</a>, 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. 

<a href="http://catalog.westportlibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=12GO92980446E.24671&menu=search&aspect=power&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=wpl&ri=&index=.TW&term=&oper=AND&aspect=power&index=.AW&term=&oper=AND&index=.SW&term=literacy&oper=AND&index=.GW&term=&ultype=&uloper=%3D&ullimit=&ultype=&uloper=%3D&ullimit=&sort=&x=21&y=14#focus">Items in the Library catalog on literacy.</a>
<em><a href="http://www.smartkidswithld.org/index.html">Co-sponsored with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities</a>.</em>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Amazing Americans </title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1758</id>
   
   <published>2009-10-17T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-07-16T16:37:49Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="Amazing-Americans-Pedro-Flo.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/Amazing-Americans-Pedro-Flo.jpg" width="131" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, October 17  </strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
Grades 1 and up<br><br>
History comes alive when <strong><a href="http://www.keithmichaeljohnson.com/">Keith Michael Johnson</a></strong> performs touching, true tales of American heroes. 

<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance—space is limited.</em>

For more information, contact the Childrens Library at 291-4810, <a href="mailto:kids@westportlibrary.org">kids@westportlibrary.org</a>, or visit the<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html"> Children's Library website.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Itty Bittys Special: Little Kids, Little Songs</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1757</id>
   
   <published>2009-09-12T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-08-27T16:30:03Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="flute.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/flute.jpg" width="160" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, September 12</strong>  <br>
10:00 to 10:30 am<br>
McManus Room<br>
Ages 5 and under<br><br>

Soft, sweet, playful and funny, the original music and storytelling of <strong><a href="http://tugboatmusic.com/about.html">Keith Torgan</a></strong> and the virtuosity of flutist <strong><a href="http://tugboatmusic.com/about.html">Barbara Siesel</a></strong> will engage the imagination.<br>
<em>Note: Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the performance—space is limited.</em>

For more information, contact the Childrens Library at 291-4810, <a href="mailto:kids@westportlibrary.org">kids@westportlibrary.org</a>, or visit the <a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library website.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Odyssey of the Mind</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/09/odyssey_of_the_mind.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1732</id>
   
   <published>2009-09-16T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-07-01T13:26:30Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Wednesday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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9:30 AM<br>
McManus Room<br><br>  
Odyssey of the Mind is an <a href="http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/">international educational program</a> 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 <a href="http://www.ctom.org/">Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind </a>chapter, will present this informational program.

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/07/family_program_harry_potter_an_4.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1677</id>
   
   <published>2009-07-09T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-06-22T20:12:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, 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....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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6:00 pm  <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
HARRY POTTER MOVIE  SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9<br>
The fifth in the series! <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373889/">The Order of the Phoenix</a> </em>(138 mins)

<a href="http://catalog.westportlibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1245L01M0E304.24130&profile=wpl&uri=link=3100021~!799091~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=alpha&menu=search&ri=6&source=~!horizon&term=Harry+Potter+and+the+Order+of+the+Phoenix+%5BDVD%5D+%2F&index=ALLTITL#focus">Library catalog.</a>

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/06/family_program_harry_potter_an_3.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1676</id>
   
   <published>2009-06-25T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-06-16T20:34:18Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, 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....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="harrypotter3-100.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/harrypotter3-100.jpg" width="80" height="100" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Thursday, June 25</strong><br> 
6:00 pm  <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
HARRY POTTER MOVIE  SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9<br>
The third in the series! <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304141/"><em>The Prisoner of Azkaban</em> </a>(141 mins)

<a href="http://catalog.westportlibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=124O18414DF44.28891&profile=wpl&uri=link=3100021~!735982~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=alpha&menu=search&ri=2&source=~!horizon&term=Harry+Potter+and+the+prisoner+of+Azkaban+%5BDVD%5D%2F&index=ALLTITL#focus">Library catalog.</a>

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/07/family_program_harry_potter_an_2.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1675</id>
   
   <published>2009-07-02T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-06-22T20:05:47Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, 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....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="harrypotter4-100.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/harrypotter4-100.jpg" width="90" height="100" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Thursday, July 2</strong><br> 
6:00 pm  <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
HARRY POTTER MOVIE  SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9<br>
The fourth in the series! <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330373/">The Goblet of Fire</a> (157 mins)

<a href="http://catalog.westportlibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1245L01M0E304.24130&profile=wpl&uri=link=3100012~!60655~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=av&menu=search&ri=2&source=~!horizon&term=Harry+Potter+and+the+goblet+of+fire+%5BDVD%5D+%2F&index=VTITL#focus">Library catalog.</a>
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/06/family_program_harry_potter_an_1.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1674</id>
   
   <published>2009-06-18T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-06-02T20:28:01Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Thursday, 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)...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="harrypotter2-100.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/harrypotter2-100.jpg" width="83" height="100" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Thursday, June 18</strong><br> 
6:00 pm  <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
HARRY POTTER MOVIE  SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9<br>
The second in the series! <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295297/">The Chamber of Secrets</a></em> (161 mins)
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/06/family_program_harry_potter_an.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1673</id>
   
   <published>2009-06-11T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-06-02T20:27:18Z</updated>
   
   <summary> 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)...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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<strong>Thursday, June 11</strong><br> 
6:00 pm  <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
HARRY POTTER MOVIE  SERIES! Thursdays, June 11-July 9<br>
The first in the series! <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/">The Sorcerer’s Stone</a></em> (152 mins)
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Howl at the Moon...with a Wild Thing Tune</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/08/family_program_howl_at_the_moo.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1652</id>
   
   <published>2009-08-01T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-13T19:28:09Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday 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....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="tom-sieling.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/tom-sieling.jpg" width="107" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday August 1</strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
Singer-songwriter <strong><a href="http://tomsieling.net/">Tom Sieling</a></strong> will perform a participatory family program about thenatural world. 

<em>Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 
9:00 am on the day of each performance—space is limited.</em>
<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Be Creative @ Your Library with Leonardo</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/07/family_program_be_creative_you.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1651</id>
   
   <published>2009-07-11T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-13T19:23:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="leonardo2.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/leonardo2.jpg" width="110" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, July 11</strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
Kids help create this show with props, costumes and dance steps when <a href="http://www.leonardomusic.com/home.cfm?mpf=frame&">Leonardo</a> gives an interactive music concert.

<em>Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 
9:00 am on the day of each performance—space is limited.</em>
<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: From Trash to Tunes</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/06/family_program_from_trash_to_t.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1649</id>
   
   <published>2009-06-20T09:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-13T13:54:36Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
   <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/family/">
      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="Dennis-Waring.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/Dennis-Waring.jpg" width="91" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, June 20 </strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
Using handmade instruments, many crafted from trash, <strong><a href="http://www.waringmusic.com/">Dennis Waring</a></strong> performs music inspired from world cultures.

<em>Free tickets available in the Children’s Library beginning at 
9:00 am on the day of each performance—space is limited.</em>
<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library website.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>The Great Library Scavenger Hunt</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/11/around_the_library_in_80_minut.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1645</id>
   
   <published>2009-11-06T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-11-04T15:28:52Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Friday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
   <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/family/">
      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="library--great-race-copy.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/library--great-race-copy.jpg" width="129" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Friday, November 6 </strong> <br>
6:00 pm<br>
Library Main Lobby<br><br>
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. 

<a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/368837202">Register now</a> for this first-time, unique event. <br>For ages 8-108. $15 per team.
<br><br>Light refreshments. <em>Sponsored by the Friends of the Westport Library.</em>

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Fossil Hunter Presentation</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/04/family_program_fossil_hunter_p.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1457</id>
   
   <published>2009-04-04T09:00:02Z</published>
   <updated>2009-02-17T19:11:55Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="waltpic.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/waltpic.jpg" width="102" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, April 4</strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm <br>
McManus Room<br>
Elementary school age and up<br><br>

See, touch and learn about genuine fossils of all types. 
<a href="http://www.thefossilhunter.com/"><strong>Walt Heinz</strong></a>, fossil hunter and associate member of the 
American Museum of Natural History will share his fossil
collecting experience in this interactive program.
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Draw On! Kick-off Workshop</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/03/family_program_draw_on_kickoff.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1456</id>
   
   <published>2009-03-30T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-02-11T16:33:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Monday, March 30 2:30-3:30 pm Smilow Family Children’s Library Grades K &amp; 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
   <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/family/">
      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="draw-on-big.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/draw-on-big.jpg" width="162" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong><strong>Monday, March 30</strong></strong>	<br>
2:30-3:30 pm<br>
Smilow Family Children’s Library<br>
Grades K & up<br>
Registration begins March 1 for the kick-off workshop<br><br>

A community program with the <a href="http://www.aldrichart.org/education/drawon.php">Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum</a>. 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. 
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/01/childrens_program_family_vacat_3.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1384</id>
   
   <published>2009-01-02T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T20:09:03Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Friday, January 2 11:00 am-2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Ratatouille, 115 mins. Children&apos;s Library webpage....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="ratatouille.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/ratatouille.jpg" width="87" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Friday, January 2</strong> <br>
11:00 am-2:00 pm <br>
Higgins Room<br>
All ages with adult<br><br>
<em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366548/">Ratatouille</a></em>, 115 mins.

<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library webpage.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2008/12/childrens_program_family_vacat_2.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2008:/events//6.1383</id>
   
   <published>2008-12-30T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T18:55:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Tuesday, December 30 11:00 am-2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Wall-E, 98 mins. Children&apos;s Library webpage....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="wall-e.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/wall-e.jpg" width="98" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Tuesday, December 30</strong> <br>
11:00 am-2:00 pm <br>
Higgins Room<br>
All ages with adult<br><br>
<em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366548/">Wall-E</a></em>, 98 mins.

<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library webpage.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Special Event:  Celebrate with Marlo Thomas</title>
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   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1382</id>
   
   <published>2009-01-17T10:00:01Z</published>
   <updated>2009-01-13T19:16:37Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="free_to_be_cover[1].jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/free_to_be_cover%5B1%5D.jpg" width="98" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, January 17</strong> <br>
3:00 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
 
Meet <strong>Marlo Thomas</strong>. She will discuss her celebrated book <em><a href="http://powells.com/biblio/1-9780762430604-0">Free to Be...You and Me </a></em> and its <a href="http://www.freetobefoundation.org/index.htm">35th anniversary</a>.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Suzanne Propp: Launch of her Music CD Play</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/03/family_program_suzanne_propp_l.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1369</id>
   
   <published>2009-03-21T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T18:58:39Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="PLAY-cover-medium.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/PLAY-cover-medium.jpg" width="147" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, March 21</strong> <br>
2:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br><br>
<a href="http://www.forgoodmusic.com/"><strong>Suzanne Sherman Propp</strong></a>, Westport native and music teacher at Green’s Farms School will perform songs from her newly released CD, <em>Play</em>, a family CD of original songs and traditional songs as well as versions of favorites from artists including James Taylor.  <em>Play</em> 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.

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/02/childrens_program_family_vacat_1.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1364</id>
   
   <published>2009-02-23T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T20:06:26Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Monday, February 23 2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Happy Feet, 108 mins. Children&apos;s Library webpage....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="happy_feet_2006_poster.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/happy_feet_2006_poster.jpg" width="88" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Monday, February 23</strong> <br>
2:00 pm <br>
Higgins Room<br>
All ages with adult<br><br>
<em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366548/">Happy Feet</a></em>, 108 mins.

<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library webpage.</a>

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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: The Magic of Dan Bowen</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/03/post_3.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1360</id>
   
   <published>2009-03-14T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-03-02T19:39:59Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, 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&apos;s Library webpage....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="Dan-Bowen.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/Dan-Bowen.jpg" width="99" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, March 14</strong> <br>
2:30-3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
Ages 4 and up<br><br>
Magician <a href="http://www.danbowen.com/"><strong>Dan Bowen</strong></a>  includes magic markers, card tricks and floating tables in this magic show that will be fun for the whole family. 

<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library webpage.</a>
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<entry>
   <title>The Library&apos;s First Mini-Golf Tournament</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/03/librarys_first_minigolf_tourna.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1359</id>
   
   <published>2009-03-28T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2009-02-24T21:59:02Z</updated>
   
   <summary> 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="Mini-Golf-Header-2.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/Mini-Golf-Header-2.jpg" width="500" height="98" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Saturday, March 28</strong> <br>
10:00 am-4:00 pm<br>
Throughout the Library<br><br>
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!<br>

<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/minigolf.html">Click here for more information and to reserve a tee time.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Internet Safety Presentation</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/03/internet_safety_presentation.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1354</id>
   
   <published>2009-03-30T09:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T19:22:27Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Monday, 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
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      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="internet_safety_check.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/internet_safety_check.jpg" width="140" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Monday, March 30</strong> <br>
7:30 pm <br>
McManus Room<br><br>
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 <a href="mailto:jlewis@westportlibrary.org">jlewis@westportlibrary.org</a> for more information. ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: The Science Genie</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/01/childrens_program_the_science.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1279</id>
   
   <published>2009-01-31T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T20:08:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, January 31 2:30 to 3:30 pm McManus Room Grades K &amp; 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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
      <category term="Family" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
   
   
   <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/family/">
      <![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image"><img alt="laser.jpg" src="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/laser.jpg" width="140" height="130" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;"/></span><strong>Saturday, January 31</strong> <br>
2:30 to 3:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
Grades K & up<br><br>
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!
<a href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html">Children's Library webpage.</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>FAMILY PROGRAM: Children&apos;s Opera Theater presents Little Red Riding Hood</title>
   <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2009/01/childrens_program_childrens_op.html" />
   <id>tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1278</id>
   
   <published>2009-01-10T10:00:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-12-18T19:34:35Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Saturday, January 10 2:30 pm McManus Room Ages 4 &amp; up Presented by University of Connecticut&apos;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...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Westport Public Library</name>
      <uri>http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html</uri>
   </author>
   
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2:30 pm<br>
McManus Room<br>
Ages 4 & up<br><br>

Presented by University of Connecticut's Opera Theater, the traditional story of <em>Little Red Riding Hood </em>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.

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