Parents tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6 2009-08-10T18:56:13Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/podcasts/itunes.xml Mother/Daughter Self-Defense Workshop tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2074 2010-04-03T09:00:01Z 2010-01-07T17:37:09Z Saturday, April 3, 2010 2:00 to 4:00 pm McManus Room Middle school age and up Certified Self-Defense instructor Michael Robin will teach mothers and daughters strategies to empower and educate themselves. Registration is required, as space is limited. Contact Teen... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html self-defense.jpgSaturday, April 3, 2010
2:00 to 4:00 pm
McManus Room
Middle school age and up

Certified Self-Defense instructor Michael Robin will teach mothers and daughters strategies to empower and educate themselves. Registration is required, as space is limited. Contact Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis at 203-291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org. Items in the Library catalog on self-defense for women. ]]> Is Texting Taking a Toll? tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.2054 2010-03-09T10:00:02Z 2009-12-30T19:23:12Z Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:00 to 9:00 pm Toquet Hall Join Family Educator Heather Simonson, PeaceWorks, and the Westport Youth Commission's IMentor Committee as they discuss issues surrounding cell phone communication, safety, and what parents and teens can do.... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html Texting.jpgTuesday, March 9, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Toquet Hall

Join Family Educator Heather Simonson, PeaceWorks, and the Westport Youth Commission's IMentor Committee as they discuss issues surrounding cell phone communication, safety, and what parents and teens can do.]]> Learning Disability Companion Disorders: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression in Students with LD tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2010:/events//6.1843 2010-03-03T10:00:01Z 2009-12-14T15:19:11Z Wednesday, March 3, 2010 7:00 pm McManus Room Dr. Kenneth Magrath, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has served on the faculties of the Cornell University College of Medicine and New York Medical College. He will speak about anxiety and... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html Ken_Magrath.jpgWednesday, March 3, 2010
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Dr. Kenneth Magrath, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has served on the faculties of the Cornell University College of Medicine and New York Medical College. He will speak about anxiety and depression in children with learning disablity. His professional focus includes the assessment of cognitive and learning styles, plus career and academic coaching based on these results. He is also a member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities’ Board of Directors. Items in the Library catalog on learning disabilities. Co-sponsored with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities.]]> 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.]]> School Volunteer Association Workshop tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1760 2009-10-16T09:00:00Z 2009-10-14T17:47:20Z Friday, October 16 9:30 to 10:30 am Higgins Room Learn tips and techniques for reading aloud to children. The workshop focuses on preparing SVA volunteers for its Read Aloud Day in the Bridgeport Schools and is also perfect for anyone... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html school-volunteer-ass-green.jpgFriday, October 16
9:30 to 10:30 am
Higgins Room

Learn tips and techniques for reading aloud to children. The workshop focuses on preparing SVA volunteers for its Read Aloud Day in the Bridgeport Schools and is also perfect for anyone who reads to children. Register now with the Childrens Library at 291-4810. For more information, visit the Children's Library website.]]> Arts Education Workshop tag:www.westportlibrary.org,2009:/events//6.1759 2009-10-15T09:00:00Z 2009-08-10T18:56:13Z Thursday, October 15 9:30 to 11:00 am McManus Room Westport Library collaborates with the Westport PTA ArtSmart program to present an adult workshop. Learn about materials and resources to develop interesting presentations in this hands-on forum with art educators including... Westport Public Library http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/pageturners.html artsmart_logo.jpgThursday, October 15
9:30 to 11:00 am
McManus Room

Westport Library collaborates with the Westport PTA ArtSmart program to present an adult workshop. Learn about materials and resources to develop interesting presentations in this hands-on forum with art educators including Betsy Beach, art teacher, artist, and graphic designer. The program is open to anyone who presents art to children. Register now with the Childrens Library at 291-4810 or kids@westportlibrary.org. Children's Library website.]]>