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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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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Note: The CRAFTernoon session for Monday, March 2 has been canceled. The program will resume on March 9. Register Here Every Monday through April 27 4:30-5:15 pm Higgins Room Students […]
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Whether youโre part of the Teen Advisory Board or not, come to this meeting to give your feedback on teen programming at the library. There will be pizza and snacks! […]
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Note to patrons: Due to potentially icy road conditions, the Library will be closed today (Tuesday, March 3). Books & Bites will return next month. *** All in-library programming is […]
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Verso University presents Reignite Your Career Momentum: A Two-Part Series for Seasoned Professionals with Career Wing Woman Jodi Rabinowitz โ turning experience into advantage and transition into opportunity.
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$10.00
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Professor of law Jeffrey Rosen will be on hand to discuss his new book, 'Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle over Power in America' with award-winning author Stephen G. Bowling.
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$35.00
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 (โAsk Me […] |
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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 โ there […]
Learn how to spot scams, stay safe online, and protect your personal information in this practical, eye-opening class.
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Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we readย 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Part of the Your State, Your Business series by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be at The Westport Library to share insights on Connecticutโs financial progress and the opportunities ahead.
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The Discovery Fair, hosted by the Little Learners club at Staples High School, is an educational event for elementary and middle school students in Grades 6-8!
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Parents and college-bound students are invited to join best-selling author Jeff Selingo for an informative talk on defining and finding their ideal college experience.
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Free โ $30.00
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Event Details Susanna Hoffs, co-founder of the Bangles, will be one of the lead acts for VersoFest 2026, appearing alongside award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota. This event is […]
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$50.00
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 […]
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Join friends and neighbors at the Westport Center for Senior Activitiesย for a community discussion of "All the Water In the World," this yearโs WestportREADS selection. Registration is required through link or in person at the Center.
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.
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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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. |
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Join filmmaker Kevin Bachar at The Westport Library for an extraordinary afternoon of stories and films that will explore some of natureโs most fascinating creatures and places.
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Build and program LEGO WeDo robots! This is a free program for children in Grades 3-5. Register online.
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Join us for this sensory storytime designed for children age 2 and up with multi-sensory needs.. We welcome children of ages and abilities for different sensory-friendly activities each week, rhymes and a story. No registration required, but space is limited.
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Relax for an hour of fun with a variety of craft supplies and a special project each week. Register for Grades 4-6 on library website.
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! |
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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 (โAsk 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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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'Beetle Bailey' celebrates 75 years as The Westport Library welcomes Brian, Greg, and Neal Walker for a special author talk and drawing demonstration.
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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 โ there […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we readย 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Join Joan Lunden for an inspirational talk on her new memoir, 'Joan: Life Beyond the Script,' where she shares her inspirational story of life transitions, reflecting on the most pivotal moments in her life and career while encouraging an open-minded embrace of change.
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$32.00
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
New and emerging walkers and their adult join us to participate in rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Cafรฉ! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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$5.00
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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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited. |
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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 […]
Join us for this sensory storytime designed for children age 2 and up with multi-sensory needs.. We welcome children of ages and abilities for different sensory-friendly activities each week, rhymes and a story. No registration required, but space is limited.
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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Submit Your Entry Contest Details Jackie Robinson didnโt just break baseballโs color barrier โ he broke barriers in hearts and minds, paving the way for generations to dream bigger, stand […]
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Celebrate Westport Book Shop's fifth anniversary with best-selling author Lauren Tarshis as she presents her popular 'I Survived' book series, which recounts terrifying and thrilling stories from history through the eyes of extraordinary kids who lived to tell the tale.
This course invites students in Grades 4-8 to ask thought-provoking questions and dive into engaging challenges that examine math beyond the classroom, offering a fun and collaborative introduction to the world of math competitions and math teams.
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TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to announce its 13th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest. The deadline for this yearโs contest is 11:59 pm on Monday, […]
Join us for this sensory storytime designed for children age 2 and up with multi-sensory needs.. We welcome children of ages and abilities for different sensory-friendly activities each week, rhymes and a story. No registration required, but space is limited.
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Relax for an hour of fun with a variety of craft supplies and a special project each week. Register for Grades 4-6 on library website. |
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Room 216, McCallย Join PageTurners for a discussion ofย The Briar Club by Kate Quinn The Briar Club is a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in […]
Pro hockey players from the Bridgeport Islanders will be visiting the Library to host a storytime! All ages welcome!
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 (โAsk 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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Dive into an essential community conversation with marine environmentalist Dick Harris, who will present the impacts of climate change and pollution on Connecticutโs coastal waters.
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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 โ there […]
Explore popular streaming alternatives to cable and learn how to use your Westport Library card for free movies and TV with Hoopla and Kanopy.
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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.
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we readย 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton. |
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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!
Part of the Your State, Your Business series, Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will be at The Westport Library to discuss issues important to all business leaders.
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, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Meetup Details Looking for a place to hang out, be yourself, and have fun with friends? Lighthouse is a peer-to-peer space where teens can relax, connect, and build community in […] |
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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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though 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.
Join us for our new Pokemon Club to play games, trade cards, do crafts, trivia, and more! Just drop in! |
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This course invites students in Grades 4-8 to ask thought-provoking questions and dive into engaging challenges that examine math beyond the classroom, offering a fun and collaborative introduction to the world of math competitions and math teams.
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Free
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4 events,
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Relax for an hour of fun with a variety of craft supplies and a special project each week. Register for Grades 4-6 on library website. |
7 events,
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 (โAsk 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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Join Miss Jessica, a former kindergarten teacher from GFES, for stories and fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders. No registration is required, though space is limited. |
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Join us on Wednesday, March 25 for our reception and artist talk with VersoFest 2026 featured visual artists Holly Danger and Sean Williams.
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 โ there […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we readย 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
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Grammy Award-winning musician, folk-rock legend, and cultural icon Ani DiFranco kicks off the four-day weekend of VersoFest 2026 in conversation with Lauren Coyle Rosen, co-author of their new book, 'The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom'.
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$35.00
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
New and emerging walkers and their adult join us to participate in rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Build 3D scenes with Lego Story Starters, which include a variety of characters and cool elements. Register online for Grades 3-5.
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$25.00
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Former Fugees star, celebrated rapper and singer, and multi-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean will be this yearโs headline performer for the VersoFest 2026 Friday night concert event.
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$125.00
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. |
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Event Details Kick off a busy weekend of VersoFest 2026 events by getting your body moving and those waistlines rolling to the dynamic sounds of the Ngoma Drum with Master […]
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Event Details Best-selling memoirist, essayist, and critic Claire Dederer takes the VersoFest Saturday stage, in conversation with acclaimed journalist Hilarie M. Sheets. Dedererโs books include the national best-seller Monsters: A […]
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Event Details Adria Petty, the daughter of Tom Petty and acclaimed producer and music video director, will be on hand in the Trefz Forum as part of the burgeoning Saturday […]
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Celebrated actress Gina Gershon will be one of the highlight performers on VersoFest Saturday, discussing her recent memoir, AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, with award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota.
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$35.00
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Event Details Musician, writer, playwright, poet, visual artist, and alt-rock legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) closes VersoFest Saturday with a special storytellers event. David will read selections from […]
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$35.00
Note: The German conversation group will not meet on March 28. The next meeting will be held as scheduled on April 11. The Westport Library's German conversation group meetings are […] |
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Event Details Peter Shapiro, who has owned and operated venerated concert venues like Brooklyn Bowl and The Capitol Theatre and has produced a wide array of lauded music festivals, will […]
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Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Relax for an hour of fun with a variety of craft supplies and a special project each week. Register for Grades 4-6 on library website. |
6 events,
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 (โAsk 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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
Join Miss Jessica, a former kindergarten teacher from GFES, for stories and fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders. No registration is required, though space is limited. |
11 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 โ there […]
Get hands-on with Google Drive in this beginner-friendly class, and practice keeping your files safe, organized, and easy to access from any device using your existing Gmail account.
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Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we readย 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help. |
7 events,
Part of the Your State, Your Business series, Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will be at The Westport Library to discuss issues important to all business leaders.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Childrenโs Library for drop-in homework help.
New and emerging walkers and their adult join us to participate in rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Unwind with friends while crafting! Bring your own project or try the Library's project for the day. We will have new crafts every month. |
3 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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though 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.
Join us for this sensory storytime designed for children age 2 and up with multi-sensory needs.. We welcome children of ages and abilities for different sensory-friendly activities each week, rhymes and a story. No registration required, but space is limited. |
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The Westport Childrenโs Library is a place of discovery, learning, and growth. Offering great books, amazing resources, interactive play areas, experiential learning opportunities, and more, the Childrenโs Library is the perfect place to start your childโs 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.

The Common Ground Initiative is the Libraryโs 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.


Verso University is the Libraryโs 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 โ and above all, learning for a lifetime.
