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March 1, 2010

WestportREADS: Harney Teas

WR-Logo.jpgMonday, March 1, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

At the last official program of the WestportREADS series, join Michael Harney of Harney & Sons as he explores the world of tea with an emphasis on Japanese blends.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 30, 2010

WestportREADS: Math, Memory & Making Connections

WR-Logo.jpgSaturday, January 30, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Around the Library

Spend a fun afternoon at the Library with activities for the entire family. Connect with others, as you use math and create memories.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 27, 2010

WestportREADS: Staples Math Team

WR-Logo.jpgWednesday, January 27, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

The Staples math team, teachers, and coaches talk about math, and how students are learning and using math to enrich their lives.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 21, 2010

WestportREADS: Neurologist Dr. Louise Resor

WR-Logo.jpgThursday, January 21, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Dr. Louise Resor, Director of Neurology at Stamford Hospital, named one of the top neurologists in 2008 by Connecticut Magazine, will speak about the brain and memory.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 20, 2010

WestportREADS: Harry Sakamaki

WR-Logo.jpgWednesday, January 20, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Harry Sakamaki, President of the Japan Society in Greenwich, will give a brief history of Japanese baseball and talk about the differences and similarities to American baseball.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 14, 2010

WestportREADS: Bruce Bukiet, PhD

WR-Logo.jpgThursday, January 14, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Bruce Bukiet, Phd, Associate Dean of the College of Science and Liberal Arts and Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology, will speak about the application of mathematical modeling for sports and gambling, in particular for understanding baseball.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 12, 2010

Pageturners: The Housekeeper and the Professor

Housekeeper.jpgTuesday, January 12*, 2010
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. 180 pages. This Westport READS selection will open our eyes to the effects of memory loss, the joys of math, the intricacies of Japanese baseball, and the ties that define a family. Watch for the special events that will supplement the discussion.

*Note that this is the second Tuesday.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org.
New participants always welcome.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 11, 2010

WestportREADS: Translator Stephen Snyder

WR-Logo.jpgJanuary 11, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Dr. Stephen Snyder, Associate Professor of Japanese at Middlebury College, translated the book The Housekeeper and the Professor. He will talk about the book, the art of translation, and his experience in working with the author, Yoko Ogawa.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 11, 2010

Dr. Stephen Snyder: WestportREADS

Stephen-Snyder.jpgDr. Stephen Snyder, Associate Professor of Japanese at Middlebury College, translated the book The Housekeeper and the Professor. He discussed the book, the art of translation, and his experience in working with the author, Yoko Ogawa on January 11, 2010.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.
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January 6, 2010

WestportREADS: Memory Loss

WR-Logo.jpgWednesday, January 6, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Westporters Doug and Patti Brill know first hand about memory loss. They will share the ups and downs of coping with memory loss in this special evening surrounded by community.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

        

January 6, 2010

Memory Loss: WestportREADS

Brills-credit-p-groner.jpgWestporters Doug and Patti Brill know first hand about memory loss and shared the ups and downs of coping with it on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Photo credit Phyllis Groner.

WestportREADS is funded by Jerry A. Tishman.
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