Rhythm and Rhyme
Rhythm and Rhyme
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
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Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Staples High School students will be available between 4 and 7 pm from Monday to Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you can simply share your titles or just come […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. Just drop in!
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Join accomplished journalists Louise Story and Ebony Reed at The Westport Library for a discussion of racial wealth gaps in America.
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
Elevate your personal and professional skills with LinkedIn Learning, a dynamic online learning platform available for free through your Westport Library card.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Register Here A new presidential administration is likely to have a significant impact for civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. The ACLU is prepared to meet the moment […]
This workshop will offer an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about the college planning software Scoir.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! Just drop in.
Mary-Lou Weisman, best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 and 7 pm from Monday to Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
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! Just drop in.
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Purchase Tickets Here Speaking of Music returns for an all-star tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington! Learn about the life and legacy of Ellington from acclaimed scholar John Edward Hasse. […]
Kick off Computer Science Education Week and trying out the Library's coding games and robots for children ages four through twelve.
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Staples High School students will be available between 4 and 7 pm from Monday to Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Love books? Love mysteries? In this hands-on workshop for grades 7-12, combine both and make a secret storage compartment in a best seller!
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. Just drop in!
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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Join Stephen Panus in conversation with Lindsay Czarniak as he shares his journey of turning pain into purpose in his highly acclaimed memoir, 'Walk On'.
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
The Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! Just drop in.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 and 7 pm from Monday to Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. Just drop in!
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Get in the holiday spirit at the Up | Next Teens Winter Pop-Up shop. Support the community and find unique holiday gifts from local teen businesses!
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Our career coach, Tarin Evans, will offer monthly trainings in resume writing, interview skills training, LinkedIn, using AI strategies to apply for jobs, understanding ATS, job search strategies, networking skills, and more! These trainings will include guest speakers, educators, and experts. This session will be held in person on the third Tuesday of every month. […]
Room 210 Join the group as we discuss The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, […]
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
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 person and on Zoom from 7 to 8:45 pm on the third Tuesday of every month in a casual open mic format. We welcome fiction, […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
Join us and explore the essential features of Google Slides that will empower you to create effective presentations for work, school, or personal projects.
Visit The Westport Library to meet other writers and discuss your work, writer's block, tips for getting published, and get feedback.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2 […]
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
We invite you to join founders of Oddities Flea Market and world-renowned collectors of the macabre, Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina M. Rossi, for an insider’s tour of bizarre artifacts, their histories; and their new book, 'The Witch's Door'.
Mary-Lou Weisman, best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is not a beginner class. The goal of the workshop is to foster a habit of writing, to briefly review the elements of good style, and […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […]
The Library is once again offering a passport day event in Room 211, with services including passport photos, printing of documentation, and more. Appointments are available between noon and 4 […]
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […]
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is not a beginner class. The goal of the workshop is to foster a habit of writing, to briefly review the elements of good style, and […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at jkeller@westportlibrary.org. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […]
