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Laser Engraved Metal Business Cards - National Entrepreneurship Month
Monday, November 3 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Kick off National Entrepreneurship Month in the Innovation Lab. Stand out in the crowd with an engraved metal business card, perfect for networking events! Visit the Innovation Lab between 1–4 pm to design your card with staff assistance and watch it engraved on our brand-new laser engraver. Can’t make it that day? Attend any LaserLab session in November to laser engrave your personalized business cards during regular Innovation Lab hours. This program is for Greenwich Library cardholders of all ages who register in advance. Limit of 5 business cards per participant. We will have a variety of colors and styles from which to choose.
Starting Your Own YouTube Channel
Monday, November 3 at 6:00pm Online
Curious about launching your own YouTube channel? In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll cover everything from setting up your account and adding branding to creating videos, customizing your channel, and exploring YouTube Studio. You’ll also learn about playlists, basic analytics, and even how to get started with live streaming—everything you need to begin building your online presence!
Charities and IRAs: Know Your QCDs (Qualified Charitable Distributions)
Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00pm
Join Julie Jason, JD, LLM, for an insightful discussion on how QCDs (Qualified Charitable Distribution) work, rules to follow for charities and donors, and examples of charities leveraging this powerful fund-raising strategy. What do charities have to do with IRAs? The unlikely connection is called a QCD that allowa high-net-worth individuals with IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) who don’t need their RMDs (required minimum distributions) to avoid taxable income on their RMDs by donating their RMDs to charity. If you represent a non-profit, attend this program to learn how to help donors take advantage of QCDs. If you are a high-net-worth individual and have an IRA in RMD stage (age 73 for IRA owners) and you’d love to give your RMD to charity while avoiding taxes on the RMD, learn how to do a QCD.
Future Shock Live with Marian Salzman
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30pm
Enjoy 30 minutes of networking with fellow professionals before the program begins, then settle in for a powerhouse conversation with Marian Salzman—award-winning communications, marketing, and trend-forecasting executive. In a lively dialogue with moderator Charlotte Walker, Marian will share highlights from her groundbreaking career and hard-won lessons for current and future female leaders. She’ll also unveil the top 10 things every executive must prepare for by 2030. Finally, turning the spotlight to the audience, Marian will trendcast live on the “biggest unknowns of the future” that you bring to the table. This event is co-sponsored by Woman Owned Greenwich.
NotebookLM 101: Organize Smarter and Work Faster with Google AI
Thursday, November 13 at 6:00pm
NotebookLM is Google’s AI-powered research tool that helps you collect and organize content—like websites, videos, documents, and notes—all in one place. Once you've added your materials, you can ask questions specifically about that content, without unrelated information getting in the way. In this workshop, you will gain a clear understanding of what NotebookLM is and why you should use it. Explore the interface and get comfortable with its intuitive, built-in features, learn best practices and how to use the chat function to brainstorm innovative and creative possibilities. Create separate notebooks for different topics or projects, like “Plant a Square Foot Vegetable Garden,” “Learn Spanish in 60 Days,” or “Compare Honda Odyssey to Toyota Sienna.”
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out!
Monday, November 17 at 1:00pm
Your LinkedIn profile is your digital first impression, so make it count! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn best practices for building a profile that attracts attention and opportunities. We’ll focus on two key elements that set you apart. Discover how to design and customize eye-catching banners using Canva templates. Learn how to craft a standout headline that tells your story, highlights your value, and gets you noticed. Please create a free Canva account in advance of this workshop if you plan to participate in the interactive portion.
Peterson Business Lab: A Drop-In Session
Monday, November 24 at 3:00pm
Discover the full potential of Greenwich Library's business tools at our monthly drop-in session. On the last Monday of each month, our knowledgeable business librarians will be on hand to guide you through powerful resources for market research, investment management, and finding funding opportunities—tailored to your specific interests and goals. No registration required; first come, first served.
Investing: How Psychology Impacts Investing Decisions
Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00pm Online
“You are not a spreadsheet,” declares Morgan Housel, author of the bestseller The Psychology of Money. Housel and other behavioral finance experts want to alert you to the predictable emotions and biases that can derail your investments. Join us to learn strategies for making rational decisions. The Investing Discussion Group meets monthly and is hosted by Kristen Jacks, a financial educator who started her career at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
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