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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On Wednesday, October 28, we welcome Debbie Allen, choreographer, director, producer, and one of the most recognizable forces in theater and television as the guest of honor for the Library's 27th annual signature fundraising gala.
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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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.
$5.00
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.
$25.00
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Trace your family's history by placing a sticker on the country or countries your ancestors are from. Let's see if Westport is the American melting pot or not! Map It! will be on the landing outside Children's Library all summer. 
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. 
Higgins Room June 29 - July 2 Step back in time with us! Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? Throughout the week, […] |
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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!
$25.00
Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? We'll explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through a series of hands-on activities inspired by the games, crafts, foods, and skills that were part of children's everyday lives. Join us as we experience history the way a young colonial child might have lived it! 
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 […] |
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Pick up Mark Shanahan's theatrical adaptation of this classic murder mystery, read and discuss the script with your fellow theater lovers (and the playwright himself!), then watch it come to life on the stage. 
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!
Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? We'll explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through a series of hands-on activities inspired by the games, crafts, foods, and skills that were part of children's everyday lives. Join us as we experience history the way a young colonial child might have lived it! 
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 […] |
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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!
Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? We'll explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through a series of hands-on activities inspired by the games, crafts, foods, and skills that were part of children's everyday lives. Join us as we experience history the way a young colonial child might have lived it! 
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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Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more! |
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Through hands-on challenges, students in Grades 1-2 will learn to build weather-proof shelters, track nature's signs, and navigate the great outdoors with confidence.
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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.
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.
Through hands-on challenges, students in Grades 3-5 will learn to build weather-proof shelters, track nature's signs, and navigate the great outdoors with confidence.
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$25.00
In Wilderness Ops, students will transition from campers to leaders. This intensive course moves beyond the basics of nature walks to focus on high-level skills: engineering advanced shelters, mastering the physics of water filtration, and navigating complex terrain using only a compass and the sun.
$25.00
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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 […] 
Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners! 
Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners!
Through hands-on challenges, students in Grades 1-2 will learn to build weather-proof shelters, track nature's signs, and navigate the great outdoors with confidence. 
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 […] |
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Event Details Make history with The Westport Library as we take part in the nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, in celebration of the founding […] 
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing and a book! Be sure to bring a blanket.
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 '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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Course Details Dates: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Room 210 This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking […]
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$40.00
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited. 
New and emerging walkers or todders 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 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 […] 
Storytelling for all ages outside on Jesup Green. Bring a grownup and a blanket to sit on.
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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What does it really mean to be "good with money"? In this class, for students entering grades 5-8, participants will explore the psychology behind spending, learn how to distinguish needs […]
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The Westport Garden Club celebrates America250 with flowers galore! This Small Standard National Garden Clubs, Inc. Flower Show will feature floral design, horticulture, and education tables — all with a […] 
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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The Westport Garden Club celebrates America250 with flowers galore! This Small Standard National Garden Clubs, Inc. Flower Show will feature floral design, horticulture, and education tables — all with a […] |
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Students in Grades 1-2 will learn safe knife skills, flavor pairing, and "food architecture" as they compete in 'Chopped' style mystery-basket challenges to create delicious, beautiful, and healthy cold dishes.
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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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Students in Grades 3-5 will learn safe knife skills, flavor pairing, and "food architecture" as they compete in 'Chopped' style mystery-basket challenges to create delicious, beautiful, and healthy cold dishes.
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If you want some outside motivation to finish your summer reading, come to our summer reading meetups! We’ll have a quiet hour to read with snacks and comfortable chairs. Anyone […]
Inspired by the professional "Brigade de Cuisine" system, students will work in high-functioning teams to master flavor profiles and plating techniques. Using mystery baskets of ingredients, you'll compete to create gourmet cold dishes that balance taste, texture, and professional presentation.
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Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners!
Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners!
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Daniel Silva launches 'Ransom,' the latest installment in his blockbuster Gabriel Allon series, at The Westport Library!
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$32.00
Students in Grades 1-2 will learn safe knife skills, flavor pairing, and "food architecture" as they compete in 'Chopped' style mystery-basket challenges to create delicious, beautiful, and healthy cold dishes.
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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Celebrate America 250 with Verso University in this special curator's tour of the Fairfield University Art Museum's Exhibit, 'For Which It Stands...'
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$5.00
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing and a book! Be sure to bring a blanket.
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 […] 
Learn the mechanics of flying with gliders and a flight simulator! In this two-part workshop, students will build and fly Flite Test Gliders to learn aerodynamics fundamentals.
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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 read 'The Opposite of Murder' by Sophie Hannah. |
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Course Details Dates: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Room 210 This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking […]
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$40.00
Learn the mechanics of flying with gliders and a flight simulator! In this two-part workshop, students will build and fly Flite Test Gliders to learn aerodynamics fundamentals.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
New and emerging walkers or todders and their adult join us to participate in rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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This one-hour stage performance of the Silver Circus show features high energy circus entertainment including magic, juggling, daring stunts, storytelling, physical comedy, and TONS of audience interaction. Just drop 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 […] |
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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 […]
Storytelling for all ages outside on Jesup Green. Bring a grownup and a blanket to sit on.
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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Workshop Details Sip and celebrate America's 250th birthday with illustrator, author, and advanced cicerone (person with an expert-level designation for beer professionals) Em Sauter, will give an illustrated presentation discussing 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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For one day only, Westport's own vibrant soccer community collides with the world's biggest international tournament at The Westport Library! Join Dan Woog and Paddy Donovan for a full slate of soccer fun. |
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Event Details Laugh out loud with a special screening of Women Laughing, a new documentary directed by cartoonist Liza Donnelly that explores the history, impact, and creative legacy of women […]
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$5.00
Students in Grades 1-2 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
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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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Students in Grades 3-5 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
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$25.00
This two-part class offers a fast-paced look at how to master your money as you navigate the "real-world" economy by managing a digital budget, tackle the math behind paycheck taxes, and see firsthand how credit card interest can spiral out of control.
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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurners for a discussion of The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki A riveting work of historical fiction, The Traitor’s Wife tells the little known but explosive story of Peggy Shippen […]
Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners!
Learn Mah Jongg with Christy Duggan at The Westport Library in this three-session Verso University course, Mah Jongg for Complete Beginners!
Students in Grades 1-2 will become "Super Savers" by playing high-energy games, earning "Library Bucks" to spend at our mini-market, and learning how to save up for their biggest goals through the power of smart choices!
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 […] |
10 events,
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing and a book! Be sure to bring a blanket.
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 '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 […] 
Dates: July 20 & 22 Time: 4:00-5:30 Location: Room 210 This two-part workshop is geared toward teen writers of all levels who are interested in fiction-writing. On day one of […]
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Join us at The Westport Library for a fun-filled Ocean Slime Lab! Register onlne for children entering Grades 4-5.
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Course Details Dates: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Room 210 This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking […]
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$40.00
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
New and emerging walkers or todders 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 Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
Get Tickets
$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 […]
Storytelling for all ages outside on Jesup Green. Bring a grownup and a blanket to sit on.
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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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 […]
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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Register Here Event Details Take an in-depth look back at the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped us and explore their impact with CT Mirror, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer […]
This is a two-day program that takes place on July 27 & 28. One ticket per attendee covers both days. Class Details If you had to build a house out […]
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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.
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.
Students in Grades 3-5 will become junior engineers as they explore structural design through build challenges and modeling.
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Students in Grades 1-2 will become junior engineers as they explore structural design through build challenges and modeling.
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 […]
Students in Grades 3-5 will become junior engineers as they explore structural design through build challenges and modeling.
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 […]
Analyze how skyscrapers handle wind loads, design earthquake-resistant foundations, and explore the logistics of high-density city planning. Using professional design principles, you'll build models that prove your structures can hold up under real-world pressure! |
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Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing and a book! Be sure to bring a blanket.
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 […] 
Learn the basics of creating beautiful stained-glass art from scratch, from selecting glass to cutting to soldering. Solder and bring home your very own stained glass butterfly or dragonfly!
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$25.00
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. |
5 events,
Course Details Dates: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Room 210 This course teaches adults with some programming familiarity how to build a real, professional-looking […]
Get Tickets
$40.00
Learn the basics of creating beautiful stained-glass art from scratch, from selecting glass to cutting to soldering. Solder and bring home your very own stained glass butterfly or dragonfly!
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
New and emerging walkers or todders 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 Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
Get Tickets
$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 […]
Storytelling for all ages outside on Jesup Green. Bring a grownup and a blanket to sit on.
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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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.
