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The Westport Library has officially launched its 2025-26 annual appeal, its yearly fundraising campaign, with the goal of raising $335,000 to secure full funding for the Library’s operations and allow us to continue to provide the vast majority of our programming for free or at low cost.
The Common Ground Initiative is the Library’s forum for public discourse on topical issues of importance to the community. The aim of the initiative is to host a positive, productive conversation on how we work together to move forward as a civil society; encourage respectful, constructive dialogue; and build capacity to tackle challenging and/or controversial issues.
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Course Details Create holiday magic with master florist Trish O'Sullivan as she presents a curated display of flower arrangements in the theme of Holiday Winter White: Connecticut Modern Farmhouse, with […]
$25.00
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited. 
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. 
Advanced beginners and those who completed our Verso University course, Mahjong for Beginners, are invited to play mahjong for three two-hour open play sessions.
$10.00
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! In this meeting, we'll discuss how the library can help during midterms. |
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Come share your reading recommendations on the first Tuesday of each month in the Board Room (Room 210.) Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share […] 
Not sure what to do with your leftover holiday decorations? Give them a new life by turning them into brand new upcycled holiday cards!
$15.00
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Join us for the first session of our Traveling Cooking Club at Choupette Crêperie in Westport! Learn the secrets behind making delicious crêpes with sweet and savory fillings — from fresh berries and cream to seasonal vegetables and herbs.
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$35.00
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School. 
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! No registration required, but space is limited. 
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] |
7 events,
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited. 
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there […] 
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. 
Second and third graders join us at the library for a story and a craft. Just drop in for an afternoon of fun!
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] |
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Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. 
Unwind with friends while crafting! Bring your own project or try the library's project for the day. Just drop in for Grades 6-8.
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The Big Fall Book Sale offers something for everyone, with thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […] 
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room […] 
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited. 
Experience Dungeons an Dragons: Way of the Wicked in the Kingdom of Talingarde. Have fun and be the bad guy! For students in Grades 6-8.
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Drop in and kick off the weekend with this relaxing program where kids can unwind and connect over a variety of creative and hands-on activities. Bring a friend! For children in grades K through fifth. No registration is required, but space is limited. |
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The Big Fall Book Sale offers something for everyone, with thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […] |
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The Big Fall Book Sale offers something for everyone, with thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […]
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Kick off Computer Science Education Week and trying out the Library's coding games and robots for children ages four through twelve. Just drop in! |
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The Big Fall Book Sale offers something for everyone, with thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
Advanced beginners and those who completed our Verso University course, Mahjong for Beginners, are invited to play mahjong for three two-hour open play sessions.
Sold Out
$10.00
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Not sure what to do with your leftover holiday decorations? Give them a new life by turning them into brand new upcycled holiday cards!
Sold Out
$15.00
Featured
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Join us for the first session of our Traveling Cooking Club at Choupette Crêperie in Westport! Learn the secrets behind making delicious crêpes with sweet and savory fillings — from fresh berries and cream to seasonal vegetables and herbs.
Sold Out
$35.00
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! No registration required, but space is limited. 
About the Group The Westport Library and The Residence at Westport are now offering a drop-in support group for caregivers of senior individuals or those living with dementia. Starting November […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] |
8 events,
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
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Parents of college-bound students, join us for an in-depth Scoir workshop led by school counselor Tom Brown. Committed to transforming the college-going landscape to favor every student, Scoir delivers intentional, […]
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The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there […]
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
2 events,
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
7 events,
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Delayed Opening: The Library opening at 1 pm for staff development, staying open until 6 pm as scheduled.
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Experience Dungeons an Dragons: Way of the Wicked in the Kingdom of Talingarde. Have fun and be the bad guy! For students in Grades 6-8.
Free
Drop in and kick off the weekend with this relaxing program where kids can unwind and connect over a variety of creative and hands-on activities. Bring a friend! For children in grades K through fifth. No registration is required, but space is limited. |
2 events,
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited. 
The Westport Library's German conversation group meetings are held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to 12 pm in The Board Room (210). This is […] |
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Our bi-monthly Storytelling Sundays series moves to the Trefz Forum for a special Holiday event! Come to listen to stories on the theme of "Holidays," told by some of the […]
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Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
Advanced beginners and those who completed our Verso University course, Mahjong for Beginners, are invited to play mahjong for three two-hour open play sessions.
Get Tickets
$10.00
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Join PageTurners in Room 210 for a discussion of Heartwood by Amity Gaige, which takes the reader on a gripping journey as a search and rescue team race against time […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] 
The Westport Library's Spanish conversation group meetings are each Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. 
If you write and need a place to read your work in front of a group of friendly, non-threatening fellow writers, this is the place for you! We meet in […] |
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Ok to Delay and The Westport Library welcome Laurie Segall for an insightful conversation on how advances in AI are transforming humanity, redefining connection, and impacting the next generation — including what every parent should know about raising children in the age of artificial intelligence.
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The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there […] 
Unlock the full potential of AI tools by learning how to write clear, effective prompts in this hands-on class, where you’ll practice techniques to get better results and refine your skills for a variety of uses.
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Visit The Westport Library to meet other writers and discuss your work, writer's block, tips for getting published, and get feedback.
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Ready to take the next step in your career but not sure where to start? Climb aboard the Career Coach Bus for guidance and support in your job search!
Ready to take the next step in your career but not sure where to start? Climb aboard the Career Coach Bus for guidance and support in your job search!
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To preview the release of 'Plenty for All: The Art of Rick Fröberg' from Akashic Books, The Westport Library will be hosting a panel discussion about the book, followed by a short acoustic musical set of Fröberg's music.
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Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
2 events,
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the […] |
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Join us in the Children's Library to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Both early and practiced readers are welcome! |
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Enjoy the music of Art Blakey in this family friendly jazz concert with a band of world class veterans, all whom have been under the Blakey umbrella for decades.
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Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited. |
3 events,
About the Group The Westport Library and The Residence at Westport are now offering a drop-in support group for caregivers of senior individuals or those living with dementia. Starting November […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […]
The Westport Library's Spanish conversation group meetings are each Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […] |
5 events,
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there […]
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] 
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For […] |
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the […] |
1 event,
The Westport Library's German conversation group meetings are held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to 12 pm in The Board Room (210). This is […] |
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Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited. |
2 events,
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […]
The Westport Library's Spanish conversation group meetings are each Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […] |
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Early Closing: Library closing at 5 pm for New Year’s Eve
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there […]
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Ring in "Noon" Year's Eve with Nappy’s Puppet Show and Sing-a-Long! Fun for the whole family. Just drop in!
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […]
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For […] |
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the […] |
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The latest Library videos, program recordings, podcasts, and more, recorded via Verso Studios at The Westport Library.
The Westport Children’s Library is a place of discovery, learning, and growth. Offering great books, amazing resources, interactive play areas, experiential learning opportunities, and more, the Children’s Library is the perfect place to start your child’s library journey in a fun, engaging setting.
Developing and collaborating on creative content! The first public library ever to record, produce, and release a vinyl record.
Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative.
Verso U functions as a year-round series of high-level classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning — and above all, learning for a lifetime.
