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If you would be interested in hosting a Westover event in your area, please email [email protected] to start the conversation. 

Head of School Book Talk Panel on The Personal Librarian

Monday, November 18
7:00 p.m ET
Virtual

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Join Head of School Polly Fredlund for a Book Talk with best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray and Morgan Library & Museum Exhibition Project Curator Erica Ciallela on their work honoring the life and legacy of Belle da Costa Greene. A special evening filled with conversation and insights from two of leading experts on the life and legacy of Belle da Costa Greene. The Personal Librarian captures the life of Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950), the most prominent librarian in American history, who was forced to hide her true identity as a Black woman while building a lasting legacy as JP Morgan’s personal librarian.

The Morgan Library & Museum Visit | Exhibit:  Bella da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

Saturday, November 16
11:00 am
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY

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This exhibition's content inspired Head of School Polly Fredlund's book choice for the November Book Club, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murphy. Join Polly for a perusal of the exhibition (limited tickets available, please sign up soon). Polly will be at Angelina Paris Bryant Park from 9:00-10:30 am; please consider stopping by for coffee before we walk over to the Morgan.

Want to join a small group/individual visit on Friday or Saturday afternoon? 
Contact Alexis Zimmerman at [email protected]

NYC Young Alum Meet Up (Class of 2000 and younger)

Albert's Bar (located at 140 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017)
Friday, November 15
Drop in between 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Washington, DC Area

Gathering with Head of School Polly Fredlund
Wednesday, November 20
6:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Alexandria, VA, hosted by Martha Bacon Martin '65

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Seattle

Alum reception with Head of School Polly Fredlund
Monday, December 9
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Emmy Neilson ’81

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Los Angeles

Dinner with Head of School Polly Fredlund
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 p.m.
Granville West Hollywood

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San Francisco/Bay Area

Alum reception with Head of School Polly Fredlund
Sunday, December 8
5:00-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Aly Love ’97
Families welcome!

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Upcoming travel for Head of School Polly Fredlund

Princeton, NJ - November 10-12

Florida - January 29 - February 1

Want to host a small group/individual visit with Polly to learn more about how you can make a transformational difference for Westover?  Contact Mary Risner.