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Learn how to write cursive and design a special signature inspired by famous historical figures from the American Revolution. Register online for grades 3-8.
$25.00
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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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Learn how to write cursive and design a special signature inspired by famous historical figures from the American Revolution. Register online for grades 3-8.
$25.00
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Through a curated selection of classic and modern films, the Library examine how Hollywood has told the American story — from its defining moments and enduring myths to its struggles and reinventions.
$20.00
Take a break from studying to play a round of Mario Kart! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be available on Mondays in Brooks Place from 3-6 pm. Just drop in! 
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Register Here Event Details StartUp Westport presents an evening celebrating bold ideas, community impact, and the spirit of entrepreneurship as they honor Marc Lasry, CEO and Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group, […] 
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Explore the night sky in this beginner-friendly astrophotography class with award-winning master photographer Steven Labkoff.
$5.00
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 each week, rhymes, and a story. 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 […] 
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Event Details Welcome David Pogue, Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent and one of the most trusted voices in tech, to the Library stage for a fascinating look at the story […]
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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 […] 
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! |
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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 'Most Ardently Yours' by Freya Sampson. 
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 virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] |
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Join us for an art reception with the Artists Collective of Westport and the reveal of their exhibit 'Piece by Piece,' on display June 4-July 27. 
Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
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As part of our Saugatuck Scribes series spotlighting Westport authors, Kira Ganga Kieffer joins in an intriguing discussion of her new book, Unvaccinated Under God: Religion and Vaccine Hesitancy in Modern America.
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Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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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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Senior Tech Help Club, from Pierrepont School and Staples High School, will be at the library offering free, drop-in tech help for community members of all ages. Their volunteers can […]
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Join us in the Children's Library to read to a registered therapy dog. Kids in kindergarten and up can practice reading aloud on their own. Register online.
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Event Details Dr. Dale Atkins, author and Today Show-featured expert and psychologist, will take part in a meaningful and uplifting conversation with Library trustee Liza Van Gundy on Atkins' children’s […]
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LOCK IN for finals at the Library as we keep our doors open late EXCLUSIVELY for high school students! |
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Through a curated selection of classic and modern films, the Library examine how Hollywood has told the American story — from its defining moments and enduring myths to its struggles and reinventions.
$20.00
Take a break from studying to play a round of Mario Kart! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be available on Mondays in Brooks Place from 3-6 pm. Just drop in! 
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New York Times best-selling author Mary H.K. Choi is excited to present her debut adult novel 'Pool House,' joined in conversation by fellow author Julie Sarkissian.
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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 each week, rhymes, and a story. No registration required, but space is limited. |
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In a chaotic world, how do we navigate life's transitions with intention? Former Navy SEAL commander Mike Hayes provides answers in his book 'Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose.'
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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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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 […] 
Best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer Mary-Lou Weisman offers a four-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. 
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'The Opposite of Murder' by Sophie Hannah.
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 […] 
Join us for our new Pokémon Club to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), crafts, trivia, and more! Just drop in!
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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Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
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$40.00
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Find out how AI is shaping the future of medicine from trusted expert Sanjay Aneja, MD, putting high quality, patient-centered care into practice with the aid of advancing technology.
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Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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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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All Stitchers--knitting, crochet, embroidery--can join us on the bank of the river outside the Library Riverwalk to celebrate your craft on Worldwide Knit in Public Day. 
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 our new Pokémon Club to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), crafts, trivia, and more! Just drop in! |
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Event Details Calling all theater kids: Shakespeare on the Sound is celebrating their 30th anniversary season with a family-friendly performance of Much Ado About Nothing for Kids! A 30-minute interactive […] |
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Through a curated selection of classic and modern films, the Library examine how Hollywood has told the American story — from its defining moments and enduring myths to its struggles and reinventions.
$20.00
Take a break from studying to play a round of Mario Kart! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be available on Mondays in Brooks Place from 3-6 pm. Just drop in!
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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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurners for a discussion of Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst This is the electrifying true story of a young couple shipwrecked at sea: a mind-blowing […]
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 […] 
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 read 'The Opposite of Murder' by Sophie Hannah.
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 virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] |
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Event Details Join us for a special screening of Miss Personality, followed by a talkback with Mina Hartong and some special guests from the LGBTQ+ community, including writer Susan Rukeyser […]
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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 […]
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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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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Senior Tech Help Club, from Pierrepont School and Staples High School, will be at the library offering free, drop-in tech help for community members of all ages. Their volunteers can […]
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Through a curated selection of classic and modern films, the Library examine how Hollywood has told the American story — from its defining moments and enduring myths to its struggles and reinventions.
$20.00
Take a break from studying to play a round of Mario Kart! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be available on Mondays in Brooks Place from 3-6 pm. Just drop in! 
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Explore how artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students learn, study, and prepare for college and careers — and what parents can do to help guide them through it.
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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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Step into the heart of America’s political and cultural crossroads with Dana Perino as she discusses her debut novel 'Purple State' with Westporter Danielle Dobin.
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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 […] 
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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Event Details True crime lovers won't want to miss this evening immersed in Fairfield County’s most notorious crime: the murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich. Join veteran journalist Andrew Goldman, […]
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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 […]
Best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer Mary-Lou Weisman offers a four-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay.
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'The Opposite of Murder' by Sophie Hannah.
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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Learn to create characters who tell your story while effortlessly entertaining your audience in this three-part course with Hollywood screenwriter Roger Schulman.
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$40.00
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Explore the rapidly evolving state of journalism, presented in partnership with CT Mirror. This vital conversation brings together Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, investigative reporting pioneers, and media scholars to explore the future of truth-telling itself.
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
Sold Out
$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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Event Details The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as "twisty puzzles." The most famous of these puzzles […]
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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Calling all fans of UConn Basketball! Join local author Bethany O'Brien and mascot Jonathan the Husky for a reading of her book, The Lucky Husky. Registration preferred as 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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Explore the rich, global culture of tea at The Westport Library! In this one-time class, tea expert Frank Kwei guides participants through the origins, varieties, and rituals that have made tea one of the world’s most beloved beverages.
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$5.00
Take a break from studying to play a round of Mario Kart! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be available on Mondays in Brooks Place from 3-6 pm. Just drop in!
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. 
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
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$25.00
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.
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
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$25.00
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Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues. 
This three-day workshop for Grades 6-9 offers a brightly visual method to learn coding basics through TurtleArt and ArtLogo. Whether you are a beginner programming or have some experience, you will be challenged in this class and will learn to produce personalized art!
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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 […]
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
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 […]
Enter the world of criminal investigation where science meets intuition. Students will master advanced fingerprint analysis, blood spatter physics, and digital forensics to process complex crime scenes and build a case that holds up under scrutiny. |
6 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 […]
This three-day workshop for Grades 6-9 offers a brightly visual method to learn coding basics through TurtleArt and ArtLogo. Whether you are a beginner programming or have some experience, you will be challenged in this class and will learn to produce personalized art!
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'The Opposite of Murder' by Sophie Hannah.
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […] 
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For […] |
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This three-day workshop for Grades 6-9 offers a brightly visual method to learn coding basics through TurtleArt and ArtLogo. Whether you are a beginner programming or have some experience, you will be challenged in this class and will learn to produce personalized art! |
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 […] |
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Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more! |
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.
