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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 […] 
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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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 […] 
Learn how to access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks with your Westport Library card using Libby and Hoopla — just bring your device with both apps installed to follow along in this hands-on class.
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Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation! 
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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What's on the horizon for Westport this fall? Westport Journal is has the answer! Featuring leading experts in the fields of drama, performing arts, cinema, literature, and fine arts, this illuminating […]
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Bring a stuffed friend to the Library to join in on fun and crafts — then leave your stuffie at the Library overnight for a secret toys-only sleepover! Register online. 
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 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. |
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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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Library Closed: The Library will be closed to prepare for our BOOKED for the evening fundraiser
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BOOKED for the evening, The Westport Library’s signature fundraising event, will celebrate its 26th edition this fall by welcoming Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, publisher, and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker. Parker […]
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 […]
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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Delayed Opening: The Library will be opening at 12 pm following BOOKED for the evening 
If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond your daily horoscope, join us for Astrology for the Advanced Beginner with Maria Sofia Marmanides!
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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 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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Event Details Parents are under more pressure than ever, with increasing work demands, societal expectations, concerns about children’s safety and the influence of social media, and often the added burden […]
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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.
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Calling all book lovers — are you interested in joining a teen book club at the Library? Let us know at this interest meeting! Forget about traditional book clubs with […] |
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Room 210 Join PageTurners for a discussion of Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See, a captivating historical fiction novel that explores colorful themes of misogyny, social status, familial bonds, […] 
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Join photographer Stacy Waldman Bass as she discusses her new memoir, Lightkeeper: A Memoir Through the Lens of Love and Loss, in her hometown with fellow memoirist and mentor Dani […]
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Join us for an informative series on children’s health and wellness given by a team of expert pediatricians from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
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 […] 
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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Join us on Wednesday, September 17, for our artist conversation with Linn Cassetta, whose exhibit, Eggcentric, will be on display in the Jesup Gallery from August 2 through October 5. There […] 
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Register Here Event Details In partnership with Everfree, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking, join us for an author talk and discussion with Dr. Melissa Ditmore, author of Unbroken […]
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 […]
Enhance your digital marketing strategy and elevate your brand's online presence in this informative session with social media expert Ashley Hyde.
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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.
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Enjoy an afternoon docent-led tour with a focus on art and architecture at Grace Farms in New Canaan, as part of the Library's Verso University programming.
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If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond your daily horoscope, join us for Astrology for the Advanced Beginner with Maria Sofia Marmanides!
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Event Details Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and leading Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar will be on hand to discuss his new book, Born Equal: […]
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Please note: This event was originally set to take place in June and was rescheduled due to a power outage that affected the Library. Kick-start the fall season with exciting […]
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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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In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, join a community of storytellers and listeners at the Library one Sunday afternoon each month! Facilitated by ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering will allow storytellers to […] 
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Event Details Celebrate International Day of Peace with the Westport Sunrise Rotary and The Westport Library by sharing peace through music and humor. This feel-good peace event will feature performances […]
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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, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
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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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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 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
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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If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond your daily horoscope, join us for Astrology for the Advanced Beginner with Maria Sofia Marmanides!
$25.00
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Buy Tickets: $20 Presented in partnership with the Y's Men of Westport-Weston Travel Group. Peter Greenberg is America’s most recognized, honored, and respected front-line travel news journalist. He is travel […]
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. |
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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 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 […] 
Learn the basics of Java programming through fun, graphics-focused projects! These classes are for anyone in seventh grade and above; adults are also welcome. |
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In the spirit of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is sharing music about the harvest moon and nostalgia, all played […]
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Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can give you a competitive edge in your job search? This hands-on workshop on the Career Coach Bus introduces the fundamentals of AI and explores practical ways to use it to your advantage!
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, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. 
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! In this meeting, we'll discuss leadership roles for the upcoming year. |
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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 […] |
7 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 […]
Discover how to use genealogy resources like Ancestry, Heritage Quest Online, Family Search, and Historical Newspapers – all free with your library card!
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Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.
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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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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Westport's nonprofit organizations come to the Library's Trefz Forum to promote volunteerism in our community. Bring your enthusiasm to share your time and talent for many worthy community causes! There […] 
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Event Details Calling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you're just getting started or have some experience […]
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Learn the basics of Java programming through fun, graphics-focused projects! These classes are for anyone in seventh grade and above; adults are also welcome. |
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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.
