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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Do you remember the pride of checking off your summer reading list one by one before the new school year started? That feeling of accomplishment, of stories collected like souvenirs from a summer well spent? Dive into our brand new categories, see yourself on our leaderboard and even earn prizes!
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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. |
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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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Saugatuck Scribes, the Library's local author series, presents author Carl Wistreich in conversation on his new book, My Lethal Obsession, with Temple Israel's Rabbi Friedman. The talk will be followed […]
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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 […] 
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Off the Top of My Head' by Barbara Lazio 
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 […] 
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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Make math fun with this one-day workshop for ages 8-12. Students will stretch their brains in interactive activities and will learn about Pi (π)!
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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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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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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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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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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 (“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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Event Details What's on the horizon for Westport this fall? Westport Journal is has the answer! Enjoy wine and cheese as leading experts in the fields of drama, performing arts, cinema, […] |
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'Kitchen Confidential' meets 'The Pitt' when former Ground Zero paramedic turned bookseller, Adam Axler, chronicles his front row seat at the decline of Western medicine in his newest book, 'American Triage'.
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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 […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Off the Top of My Head' by Barbara Lazio
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 […]
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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This special Verso University listening & lecture series invites classical music lovers and the classical-curious alike to experience beloved works in a whole new way. Join classical soprano and lifelong violinist Sarah Hawkey as she guides listeners through the rich history and stories behind treasured masterworks of classical music.
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$25.00
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Spend a delightful evening with acclaimed cartoonist Rick Stromoski as you sip a glass of wine or beer, enjoy some snacks, and discover the art of cartooning!
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$20.00
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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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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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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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 the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! |
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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurners for a discussion of The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and […]
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The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band. One of music's definitive biographers. One unforgettable conversation. Embark on a rock 'n' roll journey with award-winning author Bob Spitz as he presents his highly anticipated book, 'The Rolling Stones: The Biography,' deep-diving into one of the most influential bands in music history.
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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 […] 
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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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 […] 
Your free Westport Library card unlocks eBooks, movies, and music through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, plus LinkedIn Learning, language lessons, museum passes and more — come find out just how much you're missing.
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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.
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 […]
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. |
4 events,
This special Verso University listening & lecture series invites classical music lovers and the classical-curious alike to experience beloved works in a whole new way. Join classical soprano and lifelong violinist Sarah Hawkey as she guides listeners through the rich history and stories behind treasured masterworks of classical music.
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$25.00
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 […] 
Tired of book clubs that keep you sitting still? So are we. Introducing Walk Like a Librarian — a book club for people who'd rather turn pages with their feet than […]
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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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 […] |
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The Herd Hope, an organization founded by local teens to raise awareness of elephant conservation, presents an engaging and family-friendly session spreading awareness about elephant endangerment and what we can do to help.
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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.
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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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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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 […] 
Explore the dark side of nonfiction with Morbidly Curious Book Club's Westport chapter, which meets the last Tuesday of every month in Room 212. |
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View history through the lens of America’s most beloved dish: macaroni and cheese! Join us at Capuli Restaurant and continue the journey at the Westport Museum for History and Culture.
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In partnership with C&S and the League of Women Voters of Westport, join us for an evening exploring the role that higher education plays in preparing the next generation of civic changemakers.
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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 […]
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 […]
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. |
2 events,
This special Verso University listening & lecture series invites classical music lovers and the classical-curious alike to experience beloved works in a whole new way. Join classical soprano and lifelong violinist Sarah Hawkey as she guides listeners through the rich history and stories behind treasured masterworks of classical music.
Get Tickets
$25.00
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café throughout September and October! No instruction provided. Advanced beginner level suggested.
Get Tickets
$5.00
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2 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 […] |
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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 to pop some bubbles and boogie at this Children's Music and Story Time event with Joy Blooms! Music, movement, storytelling, and bubbles. 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. |
3 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 […] |
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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 […]
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 […]
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. 
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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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. 
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
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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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. […] |
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.
