Greenwich Library Goes Virtual in April

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Greenwich Library is offering a wealth of helpful, educational and fun virtual events during the month of April, including storytimes, book clubs, job search coaching, author conversations and more. Virtual programs can be found on the Library’s online calendar, where you can register and then receive a join link and password.

Fun and engaging children’s storytime recordings by Children’s Librarians are posted periodically on the website and on social media and can be viewed anytime on the Library website. And while in-person AuthorsLive talks are on hiatus for the time being, librarian Stephen Schmidt has held interesting interviews with noted authors Emily St. John Mandel (The Glass Hotel) and Douglas Stuart (Shuggie Bain). These talks (and more to come) can be found on the Library’s YouTube channel. Subscribe to the channel to instantly access videos in your feed.

Also, in order to better meet the community’s needs while the Library is closed, we’ve redesigned the Library’s homepage at greenwichlibrary.org to put all of our collections, services and programs right up front for easy access. The home page now features 12 boxes highlighting Digital Library collections such as eBooks, online learning, important resources for COVID-19, Library account access, recommended reading, research tools and more.

 

The Library team is available to help patrons access collections, digital library, webinars, and services. Call (203) 622–7920 and leave a voicemail with a call-back number or email and staff will respond Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. For Library account or PIN information, please call 203-625–6524.

APRIL VIRTUAL EVENTS WITH GREENWICH LIBRARY

VIRTUAL Young Adult Book Club (Grades 6 – 8)Offered three Mondays this month, April 13, 20 and 27, 4 – 5 p.m.
Students in grades 6-8 can take part in this weekly online book group hosted by Greenwich Library on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Students can bring/discuss a title (hard copy or digital) in any genre (fiction, nonfiction) that they found interesting enough to share with each other.  Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL Weekly Job Search Accelerator Group 
Offered weekly on Tuesdays, April 14, 21, and 28 at 10 a.m.
Has COVID-19 affected your job search? Do you have questions about your job search, employer engagement, or what to do next? The popular Weekly Job Search Accelerator group is going virtual and all are invited! Join this job search accelerator group and get your search back on track towards landing a job. The group is for job seekers looking to make serious progress in their job search. Facilitated by career strategy expert Noelle Amann, this weekly meeting is designed to help you receive answers to your questions as well as learn about things you hadn’t even considered that may be affecting your job search. Receive the expert and peer support you need to regain confidence and clarity. The group will provide accountability, motivation, positivity, and most importantly, the direction you need to move forward in your search during these difficult times. Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL – Young Adult Book Group (Grades 9 – 12)Offered three Tuesdays this month, April 14, 21 and 28, 4 -5 p.m.
Students in grades 9-12 can take part in this weekly online book group hosted by Greenwich Library on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Students can bring/discuss a title (hard copy or digital) in any genre (fiction, nonfiction) that they found interesting enough to share with each other.  Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL – Game Design with UnityWednesday, April 15, 2-3:30 p.m.

Using Unity, a professional game-development environment, MacInspires will teach students to create a fully functional 3D environment and video game. You’ll create your own 3D world for your character to explore, collect items and fight off enemies! Please download Unity before the class: https://store.unity.com/#plans-individual This class is appropriate for adults and young adults ages 12 and up. Basic coding experience recommended. Register via the Library’s online calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL – YA Manga Group (Grades 6-8)Three Wednesdays this Month, April 15, 22, and 29, 4-5 p.m.

Students in grades 6-8 can take part in this weekly online book group hosted by Greenwich Library on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Students can bring/discuss a Manga title (hard copy or digital) that they found interesting enough to share with each other. Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL – YA Manga Group (Grades 9-12)Three Thursdays this month, April 16, 23 and 30, 4-5 p.m.
Students in grades 9-12 can take part in this weekly online book group hosted by Greenwich Library on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Students can bring/discuss a Manga title (hard copy or digital) that they found interesting enough to share with each other.  Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL Senior Chinese Book Discussion GroupFriday, April 17, 10 – 11 a.m.
The Chinese Book Discussion Group is going virtual! Join them as they discuss current events. For more information, contact Yang Wang at (203) – 622-7920.  

VIRTUAL Coding with HTML

Wednesday, April 22, 2-3:30 p.m.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the most basic building block of documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. This class is appropriate for adults and young adults ages 12 and up of all skill levels. Presented by Macinspires. Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password. 

VIRTUAL Happy Code Club Presents Robotics Simulator (grades 4-6)Two Thursdays this month, April 23 and 30, 3 p.m.
Greenwich Library and Happy Code Club present a workshop via Zoom where students in grades 4-6 work on a simulated Robotics lab. Attendees will learn to program robots and their sensors in a simulated environment using an EV3 Missions Curriculum, which teaches basics of programming. The methods learned apply to physical as well as simulated lap robots. Learn to follow the logical path of a Computer Scientist and Engineer in order to solve physical challenges using Ultrasonic, Color/Light sensors and touch sensors. You’ll also learn debugging techniques and solve problems robots may face, such as inaccurate data input and more.
Equipment Needed: Computer with web browser (no tablets). Happy Code asks parents to attend zoom meeting day before to go over the workshop. Details will be sent once registered. Registration available through the Library’s online calendar.

VIRTUAL Playwrights with Mark Schenker: Fences by August Wilson

Thursday, April 23, 7-8 p.m.

Join us virtually, as we discuss Fences, a 1985 play by American playwright August Wilson. Set in the 1950s, it is the sixth in Wilson’s ten-part Pittsburgh Cycle. The play won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play. It was first developed at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 1983 National Playwrights Conference and premiered at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 1985. Playwrights is led by Mark J. Schenker, who has been at Yale College since 1990. He is currently a senior associate dean of the College and dean of academic affairs. Dean Schenker has for over 25 years lectured on literature and film and has led book discussion series in more than 100 venues in Connecticut, including public libraries, museums, and cultural centers. Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

VIRTUAL – Blender Graphics Software for Beginners (For ages 12 and up) 
Wednesday, April 29, 2-3:30 p.m.

Blender is a free open-source software capable of creating everything from high definition images to animations to video games! By the end of this introductory class, presented by MacInspires, you will be comfortable with how to navigate the Blender interface and have a solid understanding of the types of projects you can create using Blender. Register via the Library’s Online Calendar to receive attendee join link and password.

LOCAL WEBINARS PROVIDED BY SCORE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY The below events are offered through SCORE, which provide workshops and webinars with state-of-the-art, practical information for new entrepreneurs and small business owners. Register through the Library’s online calendar.

SCORE Webinar: 7 Behaviors That Put Entrepreneurs At RiskTuesday, April 14, 11 – 12 p.m.

Building a business isn’t easy, but did you know that you might be sabotaging your efforts with seven flawed behaviors? Understanding these behaviors will increase your confidence, productivity, and sales! In this session, presented by executive coach and dynamic facilitator Monique Daigneault, you’ll learn: The 7 dysfunctional thinking patterns; how to identify which of these toxic behaviors are negatively impacting your success; techniques to mitigate the risk of this toxicity by improving your cognitive agility, and strategies to help you stop derailing yourself and increase emotional discipline. Presenter Monique Daigneault is a seasoned Human Resources professional who contributes over three decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Register through the Library’s online calendar.

SCORE Webinar: 5 Ways to Get Going with Google
Tuesday, April 21, 12 – 1 p.m.

In this webinar, you will learn about Google’s tools and applications that are mostly free and underutilized. Discover what Google can do for you. You will learn basic Gmail features, how to use Google Calendar, Docs and Sheets and how to create a Google form. Presenter Nalini Goolsarran, founder of EdgeSpace Marketing, has a passion for transforming business practices and streamlining communications. She has a BS in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience in Information Technology, Project Management and Communications. Currently, she provides Website Development, Social Media Marketing & SEO services to small businesses/nonprofits. Visit the Library’s online calendar to register.

SCORE Webinar: How Volunteering Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community

Tuesday, April 21, 1 – 2 p.m.
This webinar will discuss the importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation, the many benefits that come with volunteering and how volunteering with SCORE will help you, the small businesses we serve, and your community! In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to have Acting CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience. Visit the Library’s online calendar to register.

SCORE Webinar: Increase Brand Awareness with Promotional Products and Retail PackagingTuesday, April 28, 1 – 2 p.m.  

Is your brand instantly recognizable, or good as invisible? How can you make sure your brand gets the attention it deserves? The good news is, you don’t have to spend a fortune on ads to boost your brand’s presence and get noticed. In fact, you can stay on people’s radar for two years or more just by using branded, promotional items. Join this session, presented by Carrie Kwapick-Nasvick and Heidi Ott with Deluxe Corporation, for tips on using branded retail packaging, apparel and swag to turn heads and turn profits. Register via the Library’s online calendar.

All programs and services are made available to Library patrons at no charge through the support of the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees and contributions by generous donors. For more information and on these and other programs, visit www.greenwichlibrary.org

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