Summer Reading Challenge

May 25-September 2

Are you up to the challenge? Read a book in up to 25 challenges. The more you read, the better your chances are to win a prize!

Opening Reception for Jesup Gallery: THE LOST NEGATIVES, Photography by Michael Friedman

Thursday, July 25 from 6-7 pm

Meet the photographer of these iconic photographs!

Author J. Ryan Stradal

Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm

J. Ryan Stradal comes to Westport with The Lager Queen of Minnesota, his new novel on family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate and the secrets of making a world-class beer. Registration encouraged.

Artist-to-Artist Talk

Thursday, August 1 at 6 pm

In conjunction with Michael Brennecke's current exhibit, "TERRAIN" he will explore the evolution of his work in a talk with fellow Westporter, photographer and graphic artist Miggs Burroughs.

Author Candace Bushnell on "Is There Still Sex In the City?"

Monday, August 5 at 7 pm

Candace Bushnell will speak about her new collection of essays, Is There Still Sex in the City?, with Westport book blogger Jennifer Blankfein. Registration suggested.

Summer Reading Challenge

Reception for Photographer Michael Friedman

Author J. Ryan Stradal

Artist-to-Artist Talk

Author Candace Bushnell

The Westport Library

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Sewing Intensive TinkerShop: Ages 10...

Wednesday, Jul 24 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Language Conversation Group: Italian

Wednesday, Jul 24 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM

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Opening Reception for Jesup Gallery: THE LOST NEGATIVES, Photography by Michael Friedman

Author J. Ryan Stradal

Artist-to-Artist Talk

Author Candace Bushnell on "Is There Still Sex In the City?"

Summer Reading Challenge

Reception for Photographer Michael Friedman

Author J. Ryan Stradal

Artist-to-Artist Talk

Author Candace Bushnell

The Westport Library

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