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Professor Leads Western Movement Discussion At Library In Monroe
MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will present "Gone to Texas: The Civil War and the West," the second event in its Western Movement Series, on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Hamish Lutris, associate professor of history at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, will lead the discussion.
Lutris will explore the effects of the Civil War on the West, including efforts to map it, conquer native tribes, settle refugees and farmers and develop technology.
The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public, but registration is requested.
In the event of …
Free 'Hour Of Code' Workshop Offered At Mamaroneck Public Library
MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Mamaroneck Public Library will offer a free computer code workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 5 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the technology lab.
The one-hour tutorial, which is open to students in grades 6 through 12, will be led by local computer expert Lee Wexler.
The workshop is part of the Hour of Code program, an introduction to computer science designed to demystify code.
No experience is needed for the course. Registration is required, however, and space is limited to 10 students.
Those who participate must bring headphones.
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