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Get ready to pop some bubbles and boogie at this Children's Music and Story Time event with Joy Blooms! Music, movement, storytelling, and bubbles for ages 1 - 10. No registration necessary, just drop in. 
Learn to problem-solve through challenging questions and topics outside of the public school curriculum. In this four-part course, students in grades 4-8 will collaborate effectively, building on others' creativity to tackle difficult mathematical concepts. This course primarily targets MATHCOUNTS, the American Mathematics Competitions (AMCs), and Math Olympiads, providing a great introduction to competitive math and opening the subject to students interested in participating in individual and team competitions.
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Go behind the scenes of the sneaker industry with Sean Williams and a sneaker industry professional for a conversation about sneakers, careers, and culture.
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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. 
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. No registration required, but space is limited. 
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
4 events,
Curious about psychedelics and mental health? Join ecopsychologist Jennifer Boyd as she explores the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic-assisted healing.
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$25.00
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 to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
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 […] 
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read "Peck & Peck" by Bonny Garmus. 
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 to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] 
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
Stay accountable with two free weekly 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 author Alexandra Soiseth. |
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In this STEAM Bridge Challenge session, students in Grades 6-8 will dive into the fascinating world of bridge design while putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with a playoff-style competition. 
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Join us on Thursday, October 1 for our a reception and artist talk with artists Chris Perry (Barnacles 250.50a), whose exhibit will be on display at the Library September 29 through December 8. 
This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking website using Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.
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$50.00
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] 
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café throughout September and October! No instruction provided. Advanced beginner level suggested.
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$5.00
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Event Details Ocean Vuong — acclaimed author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and Night Sky with Exit Wounds — celebrates the paperback release of his newest fiction novel, The Emperor of Gladness, […]
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$30.00
Drop by the Children's Library anytime during the day to pick up everything you need for a fun craft to make at home! 
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 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. No registration required, but space is limited. |
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The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) presents a special screening of Beyond Survival, the powerful Survivor Justice Project documentary that sheds light on the experiences of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking, who were punished by the very systems meant to protect them.
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Free
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.
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. No registration required, but space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
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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 […]
Curious about psychedelics and mental health? Join ecopsychologist Jennifer Boyd as she explores the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic-assisted healing.
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$25.00
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To honor UN Day, the United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut holds its annual Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen Memorial Lecture on international affairs with this year's speaker, Director of the United Nations […]
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Free
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 to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
10 events,
Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
Sold Out
$40.00
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 […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read "Peck & Peck" by Bonny Garmus.
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 to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in. |
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In this hands-on workshop, students in grades 1 and 2 will learn the art of paper quilling, a fun craft technique that transforms colorful paper into intricate shapes, patterns, and designs.
This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking website using Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.
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$50.00
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The Westport Library's Malloy Fund for the Arts presents best-selling author Amor Towles in conversation Stephanie Klose about his career and collection of novels that have captivated millions of readers around the world.
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Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café throughout September and October! No instruction provided. Advanced beginner level suggested.
Sold Out
$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 […]
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Homeschool families, come to the Library to learn, explore, and connect! Join us for a monthly meetup for children in grades K–5 and their caregivers, featuring a new topic and hands-on activities each month.
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Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community? Meet representatives from Westport’s nonprofit organizations at the Library’s Trefz Forum and discover volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. […] 
Join us outdoors as we Read on the Green — a casual gathering on the Jesup Green, where the only thing on the agenda is a good book. 
Journey into a world of your own making with a fresh and engaging twist on the traditional Choose Your Own Adventure! This two-day workshop is an interactive fiction building activity where kids in grades 6-8 will create their own stories and turn them into a digital adventure game of choice.
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Free
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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Build and program LEGO WeDo robots! This FREE program is for children in first and second grade. Register online. 
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 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 in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
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Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! |
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In this series of beginner-friendly Mah Jongg classes, you’ll master the basics, get hands-on practice, and discover why players can’t stop clicking the tiles.
Sold Out
$125.00
Already know the mahjong basics but want to feel more confident at the table? This class will help you sharpen strategy, improve tile recognition, and practice real-game play in a supportive, social setting.
Sold Out
$125.00
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School. 
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Event Details Join us for an unforgettable evening as New York Times best-selling author Erin French launches the stunning third volume in her Lost Kitchen cookbook series alongside pastry chef and […]
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$40.00
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. 
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 […] |
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Join us on Wednesday, October 14 for our a reception and artist talk with visual artists Dionne Pia and Olivier Kpognon, whose exhibits will be on display at the Library September 30 through December 8.
Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
Sold Out
$40.00
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 […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read "Peck & Peck" by Bonny Garmus.
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 […] |
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The Y's Men are excited to welcome Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, one the most recognizable and influential voices in sports media, to the Library stage. Russo will speak about his storied career, share fun sports stories, and discuss major league playoffs and the upcoming football season.
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Join Stephanie Radman, founder of professional home organizing business Mayflower Home Organizing, for tons of insight into the art of home organizing.
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Free
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In this hands-on workshop, students in grades 1 and 2 will learn the art of paper quilling, a fun craft technique that transforms colorful paper into intricate shapes, patterns, and designs.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking website using Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.
Sold Out
$50.00
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. |
4 events,
Join us outdoors as we Read on the Green — a casual gathering on the Jesup Green, where the only thing on the agenda is a good book.
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. |
3 events,
Journey into a world of your own making with a fresh and engaging twist on the traditional Choose Your Own Adventure! This two-day workshop is an interactive fiction building activity where kids in grades 6-8 will create their own stories and turn them into a digital adventure game of choice.
Get Tickets
Free
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Join us for a hilarious, heartwarming evening with trailblazing comic Murray Hill, in conversation on his new memoir 'Showbiz!: My Life as a Middle-Aged Man' with his 'Somebody Somewhere' co-star, comedian and author Jeff Hiller!
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$35.00
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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In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, spend one Sunday afternoon every other month immersed in the art of true, personal storytelling. Each gathering features a unique theme and invites both seasoned […] |
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This election season, the Westport League of Women Voters will host a candidate debate for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District in collaboration with nine other Fairfield County Leagues, including Bridgeport, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, and Wilton.
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.
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. No registration required, but 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 in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurner's for a discussion of Kairos by Jenny Erpenback The novel tells the story of a doomed and increasingly toxic age-gap relationship, set against the backdrop […]
In this series of beginner-friendly Mah Jongg classes, you’ll master the basics, get hands-on practice, and discover why players can’t stop clicking the tiles.
Sold Out
$125.00
Already know the mahjong basics but want to feel more confident at the table? This class will help you sharpen strategy, improve tile recognition, and practice real-game play in a supportive, social setting.
Sold Out
$125.00
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
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Event Details In partnership with Westport Together, the Library is pleased to present an evening with internationally recognized scholar and author Dr. Christina Cipriano, author of the best-selling book, Be […]
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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. |
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Enjoy a guided tour of the reimagined galleries of the Yale Center for British Art and explore highlights from the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom.
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$5.00
Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
Sold Out
$40.00
Join us for our new Pokémon Club to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), crafts, trivia, and more! Just drop in!
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 […] 
Join us to turn your cluttered computer into a clean, fast workspace — learn to set up folders, sort and filter files, and build a simple habit of clearing out the clutter.
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Free
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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Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking website using Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.
Sold Out
$50.00
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In partnership with the Aspetuck Land Trust, the Library welcomes biologist Joan Maloof, author of Forty Ways to Know a Tree: Exploring Trees to Understand Nature, as she offers ways to engage with trees in authentic and captivating ways.
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café throughout September and October! No instruction provided. Advanced beginner level suggested.
Sold Out
$5.00
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Kids in grades 5 and up are invited to experiment with special effects makeup to transform themselves into ghastly zombies! We'll use cotton balls, liquid latex, bruise makeup, fake blood, and scar wax to create convincing scars, wounds, and rotting flesh.
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$10.00
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. 
Kick off the weekend with Friday Fun with Friends, a relaxing drop-in program at the library where children ages 3 and up with a caregiver can connect over a variety of creative and hands-on activities. Just drop in! |
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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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Get ready for our annual Pink or Treat celebration with 'Pinkalicious' author Victoria Kann, who will read her new book, 'Snickerdoodle'! |
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Celebrate the extraordinary life, legendary feats, and enduring influence of Harry Houdini with magician Chris Lengyel.
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Free
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.
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. No registration required, but 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 in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […] |
9 events,
In this series of beginner-friendly Mah Jongg classes, you’ll master the basics, get hands-on practice, and discover why players can’t stop clicking the tiles.
Sold Out
$125.00
Already know the mahjong basics but want to feel more confident at the table? This class will help you sharpen strategy, improve tile recognition, and practice real-game play in a supportive, social setting.
Sold Out
$125.00
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 […]
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
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 […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read "Peck & Peck" by Bonny Garmus.
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 to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly 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 author Alexandra Soiseth. 
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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Delayed Opening: The Library will be opening at 12 pm following BOOKED for the evening
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment […]
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café throughout September and October! No instruction provided. Advanced beginner level suggested.
Sold Out
$5.00
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4 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.
Kick off the weekend with Friday Fun with Friends, a relaxing drop-in program at the library where children ages 3 and up with a caregiver can connect over a variety of creative and hands-on activities. Just drop in! |
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 Pokémon Club to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), crafts, trivia, and more! Just drop in! |
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.
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.
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.
