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Workshops in October

 
 

This month, join us for workshops on Investment Strategies, Python Programming, Taxes & Estate Planning and Tax-Efficient Investing.

Plus, register for Nonprofit Webinar: AI for Nonprofits and Professional Headshots. Drop-in to the Peterson Business Lab to learn more about Greenwich Library's business tools.

Business Source Ultimate

Business Source Ultimate offers access to 3,696 active full-text journals, including many peer-reviewed publications. It spans various business topics, from current trends to historical information and global perspectives. It provides researchers with essential business journals Harvard Business Review, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Management Science, Marketing Science, MIS Quarterly, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Fortune, and many others, plus business videos from top providers. Available in-library and remotely.


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Financial Foundations Series: Session 3: Investment Strategies

Wednesday, October 8 at 1:00pm Online

Starting your financial journey as a young professional can feel overwhelming, but making informed decisions early on can lead to long-term success. This four-part series with Julie Jason, JD, LLM will provide practical guidance on budgeting, investing, and essential financial planning topics to help you navigate your future with confidence. Session 3 topics will include: asset allocation, risk tolerance, diversification, long-term vs. short-term investing, how to align investments with your financial goals and navigating market fluctuations with confidence.


Python Programming Basics Made Easy: 4 Part Series

Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Learning Lab

Led by physicist and technologist Dr. Varghese "VJ" John, by signing up for all 4 classes in this series, you will learn to program using Python, a powerful, modern language used by companies like Google, Netflix, and NASA. This beginner-friendly course will help build a solid foundation in Python—no prior programming experience needed, only a basic working knowledge of computers required. Through guided exercises and creative projects, you’ll learn not only how to write code but how to think in a precise, structured, and creative way. Whether you're interested in building games, exploring math puzzles, or automating tasks, this course will show you how to use code to make your ideas come alive.


Bloomberg Terminal 101

Thursday, October 9 at 1:00pm Online

This workshop will provide an overview of the Bloomberg Terminal, including basic navigation and Bloomberg key functions. Our Bloomberg rep, Michael Chaves, will walk users through the most popular and useful functions. There will be time for your questions at the end of the session.


Nonprofit Webinar: AI for Nonprofits

Thursday, October 16 from 11:00am to 1:00pm Online

Our first hour introduces participants to the why and how of using AI as a tool for work and a process for improving creativity, efficiency, and problem solving. Understanding the potential of AI, reviewing AI tools, and discovering real world uses will all be explored in language without technical jargon to enable the audience to use the tools immediately. Our second hour will be for open discussion. Workshop moderator Eileen Newman and your nonprofit peers are here to lend advice and offer excellent resources to solve your organization's issues. This workshop is for nonprofits at any stage.


Professional Headshots

Tuesday, October 21 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Do you need an up-to-date and professional headshot for your social media, website, or LinkedIn? A fresh headshot can go a long way in your job search or for various career endeavors. Don't settle for an outdated snapshot or selfie! Join us and have your photograph taken by Asher Almonacy, a Greenwich-based photographer specializing in portraits and events photography. Registered attendees will be taken on a first-come first-served basis for their headshot. You will receive one headshot image selected by the photographer.


Financial Foundations Series: Session 4: Taxes & Estate Planning

Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00pm Online

Starting your financial journey as a young professional can feel overwhelming, but making informed decisions early on can lead to long-term success. This four-part series with Julie Jason, JD, LLM will provide practical guidance on budgeting, investing, and essential financial planning topics to help you navigate your future with confidence. Session four topics will include: basic tax strategies for young professionals, a brief introduction to estate planning essentials, how to evaluate employer-provided health insurance plans, key considerations for first-time homebuyers and more.


Peterson Business Lab: A Drop-In Session

Monday, October 27 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: Tax-Efficient Investing

Thursday, October 30 at 7:00pm Online

Discover an array of legal strategies for lowering taxes on investment gains, including tax loss harvesting, sale timing, and the pros and cons of various tax-advantaged accounts. This webinar includes a quarterly market review of economic trends and financial news. 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.

Resume Help by Appointment

Are you on the job market? Our Librarians are here to help! Set a 30-minute appointment and we will show you how to make your resume tell your unique story, including finding the layout that best highlights your experience, generating strong bullet points, and creating a professional summary that features your most relevant and appealing accomplishments. We will review every element you need on your resume to stand out. Set an Appointment

Can't wait to see you soon,

Siobhan

Peterson Business Librarian

 
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