A workshop for high school juniors and seniors

Join us for this hands-on workshop where Lauren Henry with Take the Helm College Advising will:

• Walk you step by step through the process of learning what the personal essay is—and isn’t
• Explain what elements make an effective essay
• Help you determine what you want to (and should) convey in your essay
• Run brainstorming exercises to help you determine your essay topic

You will leave this workshop being well on your way to an amazing first draft and kickstart your essay writing journey.

Space is very limited so register here!

About our Facilitator: After working in the advertising industry and gaining years of experience as a freelance writer (with a three-year circumnavigation on board a 36’ sailboat thrown in there), Lauren Henry decided to transition to college counseling after helping family friends and her own kids navigate their applications. She loves working with high school students; discovering their passions, identifying schools where they will thrive, and guiding them through the ins and outs of the process. Her approach to college counseling centers on empowering students to take control of their futures. She received her BA from Tufts University, earned a Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction from UCLA, and is a certified WOW College Essay coach.

\New Photo Release Policy effective February 1, 2019. See here for details.

 A workshop for high school juniors and seniors & their parents/caregivers

Join us for this workshop where Lauren Henry with Take the Helm College Advising will introduce you and your teen to the CommonApp personal essay.

Lauren will help to answer questions like:

• Do you know who you are writing the essay for?
• Can you identify what the point of the essay even is?
• What should you focus on?
• How should you begin?

If you are asking yourself any of these questions (or you have other concerns you’d like to discuss), then this is the workshop for you.

Register here!

About our Presenter: After working in the advertising industry and gaining years of experience as a freelance writer (with a three-year circumnavigation on board a 36’ sailboat thrown in there), Lauren Henry decided to transition to college counseling after helping family friends and her own kids navigate their applications. She loves working with high school students; discovering their passions, identifying schools where they will thrive, and guiding them through the ins and outs of the process. Her approach to college counseling centers on empowering students to take control of their futures. She received her BA from Tufts University, earned a Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction from UCLA, and is a certified WOW College Essay coach.

\New Photo Release Policy effective February 1, 2019. See here for details.

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Interested in traversing different planes of existence? Or battling your friends with powerful creatures and spectacular spells? Then this group is for you!

Players in grades 5 and up are invited to join us for commander games of Magic: The Gathering. Compete with friends, meet new opponents, or learn how to play!

We will provide playing cards and dice but you’re welcome to bring your own, too! Pizza dinner will be provided.

Register here!

New Photo Release Policy effective February 1, 2019. See here for details.

Rowayton Library is closed today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to the inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe!