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VOCES8 Foundation High School Collaboration Concert
VOCES8 Foundation High School Collaboration Concert
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8 presents a performance with students from Staples, Wilton, and Greenwich high schools.
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Registration is now open for The Westport Library’s summer learning camps: Camp Explore and Summer Learning Clubs. Camp Explore returns for its sixth year of free STEAM exploration, with workshops kicking off June 24 and running into early August. Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into a thematic approach, with each class blending inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts.
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8 presents a performance with students from Staples, Wilton, and Greenwich high schools.
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Registration for this session will begin on March 12, 2025. Ready to ditch cable TV? Join us for Anyone Can Cut the Cord to Cable on April 2 at 11 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Buy Tickets: $45 VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters. Patti Smith, the acclaimed singer/songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and National Book […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
The Library will be closed to the general public on Friday, April 4, opening to VersoFest concert ticketholders at 6 pm. Throughout the day, however, the Library will be offering […]
Immerse yourself in this guided tour of Fairfield University Art Museum’s 'Dawn & Dusk: Tonalism in Connecticut' Exhibit with art historian Ive Covaci.
Buy Tickets!: $100 The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock’s most dynamic […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
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 […]
Kick off VersoFest 2025 weekend with a bang! Celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
The Library will be closed to the general public in the morning, though open to anyone who wants to join us for our VersoFest 2025 kickoff event. Throughout the morning, […]
As part of VersoFest 2025, explore basic graffiti techniques and hand-lettering skills in this fun, hands-on workshop led by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
As part of VersoFest 2025, explore basic graffiti techniques and hand-lettering skills in this fun, hands-on workshop led by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
Register Here: Free Join us for a special VersoFest panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen’s breakthrough 1975 album — a seminal work that is […]
Register Here: FREE Black Thought, lead emcee and founding member of The Roots, will headline Saturday afternoon at VersoFest 2025 alongside music industry executive, entrepreneur, and community leader June Archer. […]
On April 6, SNL veterans Paul Shaffer and Christine Ohlman will deliver their unique mix of music, comedy, and entertainment to The Westport Library at VersoFest 2025.
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Register Here These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Join us on Thursday, April 10, for an artist reception for 5iveFingaz, whose art exhibits, including Visual Verses and an Interactive Community Participation Mural, will be on display in the Library's […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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.
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 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 local author Michaela MacColl as she reads from her first picture book, Lady of the Lines: How Maria Reiche Saved the Nazca by Sweeping the Desert. For the entire family.
Join PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Register Here The Westport Library welcomes best-selling thriller author David Baldacci to discuss his illustrious career and launch his newest book, Strangers in Time. Ticket prices include one copy of […]
Register Here These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your […]
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Learn how to decipher the key points of Social Security fundamentals before making critical decisions about retirement in this seminar led by Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) James Salerno.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Register Here: April 17 Library Screening In conjunction with our presenting partner ADL Connecticut and event partners Temple Israel, TCS, Chabad of Westport, the Fairfield Jewish Advocacy Coalition, the Jewish […]
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Ticket + Book: $30 The Westport Library is thrilled to welcome Gang of Four vocalist and founding member Jon King to talk about his brand new memoir, To Hell with […]
Buy Tickets: $55 Gang of Four, the pioneering band that served as one of the forerunners of the post-punk movement, mixing outspoken political messages with intense, percussive live sets, will […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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.
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 lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! In this meeting, we'll discuss ideas for summer programming at the Library.
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Join us for The 2025 Westport Library Medical Series with Dr. Robert Altbaum, which will focus on the challenges and advancements in cancer treatment.
Register Here These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Protect yourself in the digital world with our FREE Cybersecurity Basics workshop. All attendees will be entered to win a Kindle Fire or Roku Stick!
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Fairfield County's Community Foundation In Conversation Series presents a panel discussion with Layla Zaidane, President & CEO of Future Caucus, the nation’s largest nonpartisan network of young lawmakers.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Protect yourself in the digital world with our FREE Cybersecurity Basics workshop. All attendees will be entered to win a Kindle Fire or Roku Stick!
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Where do you begin with college prep, and what should your testing plan look like? Learn more in this College Admission Testing Presentation webinar presented by Summit Educational Group!
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
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.
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.
Enjoy two monumental compositions, together in one special concert event! Featured artists include violinist Deborah Buck and pianist Orli Shaham.
Join us for a National Poetry Month celebration featuring Westport's Poet Laureate Donna Disch and the finalists of Westport Garden Club's poetry contest!
Register Here TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 12th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest during a special ceremony held at […]
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Register Here Unsure if your background fits the job? You might be more qualified than you think! Leverage skills you already have in this workshop, where participants will receive practical […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is 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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
New to Microsoft Excel or need a refresher? This beginner-friendly workshop on the Career Coach Bus is the perfect place to start!
Register Here Startup Westport's Innovation in Sports event will explore the latest innovations transforming the business of sports. From emerging technologies in athlete performance and data analytics to groundbreaking advancements […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
Ahead of their 25th anniversary celebration, Read to Grow will have their Bookmobile stationed outside the Library, in the Jesup parking lot, giving away board books, picture books, and early […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, a story, songs, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook […]
Register Here Does the thought of planning a party put you in a state of anxiety? Do you want to plan a simple gathering with your friends and don’t know […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
The Westport Library, in community partnership with Earthplace, invites you to find your own food out in the wild! Join plant-based chef and author Chrissy Tracey and Yard To Table […]
Buy Tickets Here The Supper & Soul series, brought to you by The Westport Library and the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, returns this spring with Green River, the #1 […]
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.
Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Westport Library! Learn to use the Force, wield a lightsaber, and become a Padawan under guidance from real Jedi Masters.
You don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy Star Wars Day — come to the Library and enjoy Padawan Lightsaber Training, crafts, free comics, prizes for costume wearers, 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.
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.
