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Registration is now open for The Westport Library’s summer learning camps: Camp Explore and Summer Learning Clubs. Camp Explore returns for its sixth year of free STEAM exploration, with workshops kicking off June 24 and running into early August. Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into a thematic approach, with each class blending inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts.
Join us for a National Poetry Month celebration featuring Westport's Poet Laureate Donna Disch and the finalists of Westport Garden Club's poetry contest!
Enjoy two monumental compositions, together in one special concert event! Featured artists include violinist Deborah Buck and pianist Orli Shaham.
Register Here TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 12th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest during a special ceremony held at […]
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Register Here Unsure if your background fits the job? You might be more qualified than you think! Leverage skills you already have in this workshop, where participants will receive practical […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13; 4-5 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Artificial Intelligence isn't just […]
New to Microsoft Excel or need a refresher? This beginner-friendly workshop on the Career Coach Bus is the perfect place to start!
New to Microsoft Excel or need a refresher? This beginner-friendly workshop on the Career Coach Bus is the perfect place to start!
Register Here Startup Westport's Innovation in Sports event will explore the latest innovations transforming the business of sports. From emerging technologies in athlete performance and data analytics to groundbreaking advancements […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Ahead of their 25th anniversary celebration, Read to Grow will have their Bookmobile stationed outside the Library, in the Jesup parking lot, giving away board books, picture books, and early […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, a story, songs, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Register Here Does the thought of planning a party put you in a state of anxiety? Do you want to plan a simple gathering with your friends and don’t know […]
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
The Westport Library, in community partnership with Earthplace, invites you to find your own food out in the wild! Join plant-based chef and author Chrissy Tracey and Yard To Table […]
Buy Tickets Here The Supper & Soul series, brought to you by The Westport Library and the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, returns this spring with Green River, the #1 […]
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.
You don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy Star Wars Day — come to the Library and enjoy Padawan Lightsaber Training, crafts, free comics, prizes for costume wearers, and more!
Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Westport Library! Learn to use the Force, wield a lightsaber, and become a Padawan under guidance from real Jedi Masters.
Need a quiet place to prep for finals? The Komansky Room will be open for extra study space exclusively for high school students on May 4, 10, & 11.
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
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 […]
Join a vital, enlightening conversation with celebrated filmmaker and writer Mo Ogrodnik as she launches her debut novel Gulf in conversation with fellow author Charlotte Rogan. Copies of Gulf will […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 […]
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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13; 4-5 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Artificial Intelligence isn't just […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
In this beginner-friendly class, learn to utilize our digital library resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, television shows, and music.
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
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!
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, a story, songs, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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.
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.
Need a quiet place to prep for finals? The Komansky Room will be open for extra study space exclusively for high school students on May 4, 10, & 11.
Need a quiet place to prep for finals? The Komansky Room will be open for extra study space exclusively for high school students on May 4, 10, & 11.
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Whether you’re looking to volunteer over the summer or year-round, the Teen Volunteer Expo is the perfect place to start searching! Volunteer organizations from across Fairfield County will have tables […]
Register Here These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your […]
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13; 4-5 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Artificial Intelligence isn't just […]
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
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 […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
The Big Spring 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 hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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 […]
The Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 […]
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 […]
The Big Spring 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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! In this meeting, we'll discuss ideas for summer programming at the Library.
Join PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
Feeling overwhelmed by job applications and follow-ups? Give yourself mental clarity by using spreadsheets to structure your job search, keep track of leads, and monitor your progress in an organized and stress-free way with expert data analyst Olivia Frillicia.
Celebrate AAPI month with author Kevin Nguyen and educator and AAPI activist Jennifer Heikkila Diaz as they discuss Nguyen's new book, 'My Documents.'
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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Join us in Brooks Place to empower yourself with the skills needed to navigate, verify, and confidently use information in the age of AI!
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 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 in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
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 […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
The Westport Library will celebrate the remarkable contributions of Sybil Steinberg with a reception and portrait dedication held in the Library’s Trefz Forum. This event is open to the public. […]
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Identify your strengths, values, and interests to develop a clear career vision for your career goals. This session includes goal-setting exercises where you'll create a vision board and your own personal development action plan.
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 […]
The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to hold a College Admission Panel Night for sophomores and juniors in high school and their families. Representatives from […]
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 […]
Join us for a special screening of the documentary 'White With Fear', with a talkback with director Andrew Golderberg to follow.
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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 […]
Buy Tickets: $20 Dan Bikel is a singer-songwriter and composer living right here in Westport. Dan will be playing and singing songs on piano and guitar, about family, love, loss […]
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.
