Wednesday, May 26, 2010 The Simpsons are going on vacation! Celebrate Memorial Day by watching classic vacation episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons' geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia and snacks.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Come celebrate the Library's new circulating collection of Wii games with an afternoon of Wii @ the Library.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 
Saturday, April 3, 2010 Items in the Library catalog on self-defense for women.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 
Friday, March 19, 2010 
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 
Monday, February 1, 2010 This program is free and open to the public. Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, January 11 through Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 
Monday, January 4, 2010 Join your friends for an afternoon of Wii on the big screen at the Library. Pick from a variety of games, including Mario Party 8, Wii Play, and Mario Kart.
Contact Jania Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, December 7, 2009 Join your friends for an afternoon of Wii on the big screen at the Library. Pick from a variety of games, including Mario Party 8, Wii Play, and Mario Kart.
Contact Jania Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 This program is free and open to the public. Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, November 9, 2009 Join your friends for an afternoon of Wii on the big screen at the Library. Pick from a variety of games, including Mario Party 8, Wii Play, and Mario Kart.
Contact Jania Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, November 9, 2009 through Friday, January 8, 2010 Open to all high school students, this contest encourages young writers to explore the idea of memory. Entries will be accepted in categories of poetry, personal essays, and short stories. Email submissions beginning Monday, November 9 through Friday, January 8 to resoundingmemories@gmail.com. Submission guidelines are available on the Library’s website. Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org with further questions.
Saturday, November 7Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, October 27 
Tuesday, October 13 Join your friends for an afternoon of Wii on the big screen at the Library.
Tuesday, October 6 Certified Self-Defense instructor Michael Robin will teach teenage girls strategies to empower and educate themselves. Registration is required, as space is limited. Contact Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org.
Items in the Library catalog on self-defense for women.
Wednesday, September 23 Author Stacia Morris will lead a workshop for teens on financial responsibility, as well as discuss her book, Teen Money 101.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Tuesday, September 15 Join your friends for an afternoon of Wii on the big screen at the Library.
Monday, August 31Co-sponsored by the Westport Public Library, Westport Youth Commission and Toquet Hall. All evenings begin with a special short clip from the Westport Youth Film Festival.
Monday, August 24Co-sponsored by the Westport Public Library, Westport Youth Commission and Toquet Hall. All evenings begin with a special short clip from the Westport Youth Film Festival.
Tuesday, August 18 Monday, August 17Co-sponsored by the Westport Public Library, Westport Youth Commission and Toquet Hall. All evenings begin with a special short clip from the Westport Youth Film Festival.
Tuesday, August 11 Monday, August 10Slumdog Millionaire in the Library catalog.
Co-sponsored by the Westport Public Library, Westport Youth Commission and Toquet Hall. All evenings begin with a special short clip from the Westport Youth Film Festival.
Monday, August 3Co-sponsored by the Westport Public Library, Westport Youth Commission and Toquet Hall. All evenings begin with a special short clip from the Westport Youth Film Festival.
Wednesday, July 22 For more information, contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 9-Wednesday, June 17Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, June 2 Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Thursday, May 28th Ever dreamed of becoming a sports writer, but didn't know where to start? Join the Westport Minuteman's sports editor Rob Sullivan as he gives an introduction to sports journalism.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, May 12 Rock out with the popular Wii game RockBand!
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, April 27 Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Wednesday, April 15 
Sundays, from April 5 through June 14Seventh and eighth grade girls are invited to talk with high school girls and an experienced facilitator on various topics unique to them, such as personal safety, friendship and self-image. Previous participants are invited to come again as the topics will be new. For questions or registration, contact Jaina at jlewis@westportlibrary.org.
Monday, March 30 Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, March 24 Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Sunday, March 15 Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Hear popular young-adult authors Maureen Johnson, Libba Bray, Cassie Clare, and Robin Wasserman discuss their books and their writing process. With genres ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to “chick-lit,” there is sure to be something to pique everybody’s interest.
Books available for purchase and signing.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Wednesday, February 18 Rock out with the popular Wii game RockBand!
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
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Saturday, January 17 Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday, January 17
Join in an afternoon of knitting at the Library. Bring your knitting supplies and the Library will provide the snacks. Socialize with other knitters and lend each other help and encouragement. Just drop in.
Saturday, December 6 Invite a grandparent, parent, older sibling or friend to join you in an afternoon of knitting at the Library. Bring your knitting supplies and we will provide the snacks. Socialize with other knitters, but no instruction will be provided. Just drop in.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Saturday, November 29 Saturday, November 15 Invite a grandparent, parent, older sibling or friend to join you in an afternoon of knitting at the Library. Bring your knitting supplies and we will provide the snacks. Socialize with other knitters, but no instruction will be provided. Just drop in.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Wednesday, November 12 Books and CDs will be available for purchase and signing.
Link to their youtube video series.
More about nerdfighters.
Hank Green's ecogeek website.
Directions to Bedford Middle School.
Wednesday, October 29 Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Saturday, October 25 Enjoy an afternoon of the popular new game Rock Band. Jam out with your family, friends, or favorite library staff member. Just drop in!
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Sundays, from early October through December Join GirlTalk, a unique mentoring program led by SHS students. Each session deals with real-life issues, such as bullying, body image, stress, and peer-pressure. Check back here for more details on dates, times and location. Registration is required. For further details, contact Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis at jlewis@westportlibrary.org or 291-4809. Space is limited!
Saturday, September 27 Enjoy an afternoon of the popular new game Rock Band. Jam out with your family, friends, or favorite library staff member. Just drop in!
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Saturday, September 13 Invite a grandparent, parent, older sibling or friend to join you in an afternoon of knitting at the Library. Bring your knitting supplies and we will provide the snacks. Socialize with other knitters, but no instruction will be provided. Just drop in.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.
Saturday, August 16 Friday, August 8 Saturday, July 26 Fridays, July 11 and July 25 Fridays, July 11 and July 25 Wednesday, June 18Come celebrate the last day of school with an afternoon of Wii with your friends! Just drop in.
Note: this is a new date!
Saturday, June 7Invite a grandparent, parent, older sibling, or friend to learn basic knitting skills. Bring a pair of knitting needles and we will supply the yarn. Registration is required for beginning knitters and is limited to 8. Advanced knitters can just drop in!
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or email jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Thursday, May 29Join the Westport Library and the Westport Arts Center for a screening and discussion of Juno, the award-winning film for Best Original Screenplay. Health educator Bob Selverstone will facilitate this event as we discuss teen pregnancy, as well as other adolescent issues. (film 96 min.)
Pizza and refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Movie Review.
Juno movie site.
Saturday, May 17An afternoon of musical performances, art displays and poetry recitations with the Staples High School Art Club. There will also be an open-mike for those who become inspired! Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, March 6Song writing and an opportunity to share music with your peers. Come prepared with a song you are working on or one to share.
To register: jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Monday, March 3Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, February 25Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Saturday, February 16
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Higgins Room
Middle school age and up
Invite a grandparent, parent, older sibling, or friend to learn basic knitting skills. Bring a pair of knitting needles and we will supply the yarn.
This workshop is limited to 16.
Registration required.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or email jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Monday, February 11Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, February 4Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, January 28Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, January 14Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, January 7Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, December 17Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, December 10Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, December 3Bring a snack and spend an afternoon playing video games with friends. Middle school students.
Monday, November 26Enjoy a late afternoon of gaming and snacks. Middle school students.
Thursday, November 15In this session, Robert Steven Williams will talk about how to write a song, a chorus or a verse on any subject. No songwriting experience necessary; some music background helpful, but not necessary. Registration required. Email jlewis@westportlibrary.org. Limit 12.
Thursday, November 15In this classic comedy, when ghosts go on a rampage, only three men can save the world. Soon every spook in the city is loose and our heroes face the supreme challenge. If you want your spirits raised, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! (c1984, PG, 107 mins.)
Tuesday, November 13Robert Steven Williams, a former music-biz executive and Vice President of Business Development at HMV Records, will lead a songwriting workshop for teens. His company "Against the Grain" has recently established a joint venture with 615 Music in Nashville to create a song library targeted at the film and TV industry. Some music background helpful, but no songwriting experience or music background necessary. Registration required. Email jlewis@westportlibrary.org. Limit 12.
Monday, November 12Enjoy a late afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Thursday, November 8Based on the popular book by Ann Brashares, this film tells the story about a special summer in the lives of four lifelong friends who are separated for the first time. The young women find a pair of jeans that fits each of them perfectly and they decide to use the pants as a way of keeping in touch. (c2005, PG, 119 minutes)
Monday, November 5Enjoy a late afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Thursday, November 1Often referred to as the worst movie of all time, this Ed Wood sci-fi film tells the story of aliens attempting to take over the Earth (for the 9th time) with an army of zombies. (c1959, not rated, 198 minutes)
Monday, October 29
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Monday, October 22
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Monday, October 15
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
CANCELLED
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Monday, October 1
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Monday, September 24
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Thursday, September 20
4:00 pm
McManus Room
See the film John Tucker Must Die, the story of three ex-girlfriends of a serial cheater who set up their former lover to fall for the new girl in town so they can watch him get his heart broken.
89 min.
Monday, September 17
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Monday, September 10
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.
Wednesday, August 29
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss Fast Food Nation,a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (116 min.)
Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
Tuesday, August 28
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss Touching the Void, a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (106 min.)
Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
Movie Review
Monday, August 27
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks on Mondays in August.
For ages 12 and up.
Monday, August 27
6:00 to 9:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss A River Runs Through It, a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (123 min.)
Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
Movie Review
Saturday, August 25
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy this red carpet affair, and view this summer's submissions for the Library's Summer YouTube contest and vote on your favorites. Prizes!
Friday, August 24
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about the book Kite Runner and the film The Beauty Academy of Kabul. (74 min.)
Monday, August 20
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays August.
For ages 12 and up.
Friday, August 17
3:00 to 6:00 pmMcManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about Something Wicked This Way Comes and see the film of the same name. (95 min.)
Wednesday, August 15
1:00 to 3:00 pm
McManus Room
Spend an afternoon hanging out with friends and making an unique creation.
Friday, August 10
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about the summer read book Franny and Zooey and see the film The Royal Tenenbaums. 110 min.
Monday, August 6
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks on Monday afternoons in August.
For ages 12 and up.
Friday, August 3
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about a summer read book and see the film V for Vendetta (132 min.)
Books:
V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Young
Fri., July 27
3 - 6:00 pm
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice and see the Keira Knightley film.
McManus Room
Mon., July 9
4 - 6:00 pm
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays in June, July and August. Ages 12 and up.
McManus Room
Fri., July 6
3 - 6:00 pm
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and see the film Mommie Dearest.
McManus Room
Mon., July 2
4 - 6:00 pm
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays in June, July and August. Ages 12 and up.
McManus Room
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