Family tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6 2008-12-18T18:55:07Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/podcasts/itunes.xml Beatles Rock Band @the Library tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1874 2009-12-16T16:02:50Z 2009-10-13T17:34:57Z 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,... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> Beatles Rock Band @the Library tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1873 2009-11-07T10:00:01Z 2009-09-28T20:46:35Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: City Winds Trio tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1858 2010-01-09T10:00:01Z 2009-11-03T16:02:02Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Kid Pirates tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1857 2009-11-14T10:00:01Z 2009-11-03T15:59:20Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> The ABCs of Literacy tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1805 2010-01-14T10:00:00Z 2009-09-18T14:43:26Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> Author to Speak on Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1804 2010-02-10T10:00:00Z 2009-09-18T14:40:59Z Wednesday, 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Amazing Americans tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1758 2009-10-17T09:00:00Z 2009-07-16T16:37:49Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Itty Bittys Special: Little Kids, Little Songs tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1757 2009-09-12T09:00:00Z 2009-08-27T16:30:03Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> Odyssey of the Mind tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1732 2009-09-16T09:00:00Z 2009-07-01T13:26:30Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1677 2009-07-09T09:00:01Z 2009-06-22T20:12:07Z 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.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1676 2009-06-25T09:00:01Z 2009-06-16T20:34:18Z 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.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1675 2009-07-02T09:00:01Z 2009-06-22T20:05:47Z 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.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1674 2009-06-18T09:00:01Z 2009-06-02T20:28:01Z 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)... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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) ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1673 2009-06-11T09:00:01Z 2009-06-02T20:27:18Z 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)... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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) ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Howl at the Moon...with a Wild Thing Tune tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1652 2009-08-01T09:00:01Z 2009-05-13T19:28:09Z 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.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Be Creative @ Your Library with Leonardo tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1651 2009-07-11T09:00:01Z 2009-05-13T19:23:07Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: From Trash to Tunes tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1649 2009-06-20T09:00:01Z 2009-05-13T13:54:36Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> The Great Library Scavenger Hunt tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1645 2009-11-06T10:00:01Z 2009-11-04T15:28:52Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Fossil Hunter Presentation tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1457 2009-04-04T09:00:02Z 2009-02-17T19:11:55Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Draw On! Kick-off Workshop tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1456 2009-03-30T09:00:00Z 2009-02-11T16:33:05Z Monday, 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1384 2009-01-02T10:00:00Z 2008-12-18T20:09:03Z Friday, January 2 11:00 am-2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Ratatouille, 115 mins. Children's Library webpage.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html ratatouille.jpgFriday, January 2
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Ratatouille, 115 mins. Children's Library webpage.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2008:/events//6.1383 2008-12-30T10:00:00Z 2008-12-18T18:55:07Z Tuesday, December 30 11:00 am-2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Wall-E, 98 mins. Children's Library webpage.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> Special Event: Celebrate with Marlo Thomas tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1382 2009-01-17T10:00:01Z 2009-01-13T19:16:37Z 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.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Suzanne Propp: Launch of her Music CD Play tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1369 2009-03-21T09:00:00Z 2008-12-18T18:58:39Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1364 2009-02-23T10:00:00Z 2008-12-18T20:06:26Z Monday, February 23 2:00 pm Higgins Room All ages with adult Happy Feet, 108 mins. Children's Library webpage.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html happy_feet_2006_poster.jpgMonday, February 23
2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Happy Feet, 108 mins. Children's Library webpage. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: The Magic of Dan Bowen tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1360 2009-03-14T09:00:00Z 2009-03-02T19:39:59Z 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's Library webpage.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> The Library's First Mini-Golf Tournament tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1359 2009-03-28T09:00:00Z 2009-02-24T21:59:02Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html Mini-Golf-Header-2.jpg







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.]]> Internet Safety Presentation tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1354 2009-03-30T09:00:00Z 2008-12-18T19:22:27Z 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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. ]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: The Science Genie tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1279 2009-01-31T10:00:00Z 2008-12-18T20:08:05Z Saturday, 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]> FAMILY PROGRAM: Children's Opera Theater presents Little Red Riding Hood tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1278 2009-01-10T10:00:00Z 2008-12-18T19:34:35Z Saturday, 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... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html 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.]]>