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The Westport Library is once again turning up the heat on reading with the return of our Adult Summer Reading Challenge and Kids’ Summer Reading Program! Whether you’re a seasoned challenger or a first-time reader, there’s plenty of fun for people of all ages in this year’s ultimate page-turning season.
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.
Register Here The Westport Library and the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston are proud to present their second media panel discussion, this one focusing on how well the print, social and […]
Register Here Author Richard Russo is bringing his newest essay collection, Life and Art, to The Westport Library! Enjoy an insightful conversation between Russo and popular book reviewer Suzanne Leopold as […]
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.
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 […]
Register Here The Westport Library and Andrew Wilk are excited to bring back the Westport Library Medical Series. This series is an opportunity for the community to learn about important […]
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 us for our Professional Networking Group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth.
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 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 […]
Join us for a reception for The Artists Collective of Westport’s summer exhibit at The Westport Library, Interiors: A Look Inside, in the Sheffer Gallery and South Gallery, and as […]
Note: This week's walk-in career support group is canceled, but the group will return as scheduled next Friday, June 13. Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Saturdays, June 7 & 14; 10:30 am-12 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Dive into the art of […]
Join us in the Children's Library to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Both early and practiced readers are welcome!
The Westport Library will be opening early on Sunday, June 8, exclusively for high school students preparing for midterm exams and projects.
Buy Tickets: $40 Join Grammy Award nominee, legendary singer-songwriter, and Westport Resident Sophie B. Hawkins for an exclusive script-in-hand performance of her new musical drama, Birds of New York, currently […]
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.
Explore effective networking strategies in this workshop with career coach Tarin Evans. Learn how to start conversations, follow up professionally, and build lasting professional relationships.
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 […]
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 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 […]
Meet with other Thought Readers to discuss 'Slow Productivity' by Cal Newport, which deconstructs the absurdities of productivity.
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 […]
Register Here Join us for a night of laugher and community, hosted by Jamie Machotka, featuring NYC-based LGBTQ+ comic Calvin S. Cato and headlined by award-winning comedian Mina Hartong! Host […]
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 […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Saturdays, June 7 & 14; 10:30 am-12 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Dive into the art of […]
Formed in 2002, the (almost) all-physician rock band DNR has been a community favorite for two decades, playing vintage tunes from the 1960s and 70s, including the music of Bruce […]
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 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 PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
Join us for Speed Networking to connect one-on-one with fellow job seekers, professionals, and local employers in a series of quick, timed conversations!
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 […]
Learn the hidden history of Westport’s connection to Juneteenth, presented by Ramin Ganeshram of the Westport Museum for History and Culture.
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.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 […]
Register Here Kick-start your summer with exciting new flavors and fun! Join Chef Catherine from TastebudsCT for a lively happy hour cooking class consisting of demonstrations where you’ll learn to […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
Register Here Want to make the planet a healthier place but don’t know where to start? How about starting right in your own yard! From growing native plants and trees, […]
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 a workshop on how to make the most of your existing wardrobe for interviews, professional settings, and after-work events!
Join Camp Explore 2025 and transform your smartphone into a powerful photography tool to capture and edit stunning, pro-quality photos! Register online for kids in Grades 7-9 in Fall 2025.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
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 Camp Explore 2025 and transform your smartphone into a powerful photography tool to capture and edit stunning, pro-quality photos! Register online for kids in Grades 7-9 in Fall 2025.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 Camp Explore 2025 and transform your smartphone into a powerful photography tool to capture and edit stunning, pro-quality photos! Register online for kids in Grades 7-9 in Fall 2025.
Register Here As part of The Westport Library's OUTspoken series, elevating LGBTQ+ voices and stories, and in partnership with Triangle Community Center for PRIDE month, we welcome comedian and breakout […]
Buy Tickets: $37.50 After honoring the legendary Keith Richards in March (yes, that Keith Richards), The Westport Library rocked out as the World's Loudest Library during four days of concerts […]
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 […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
The Westport Library is excited to present an exclusive screening of Other Side, a documentary film featured in the Death Differently series, which highlights alternative approaches to death, dying, and grief. […]
Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can give you a competitive edge in your job search? This hands-on workshop on the Career Coach Bus introduces the fundamentals of AI and explores practical ways to use it to your advantage!
Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can give you a competitive edge in your job search? This hands-on workshop on the Career Coach Bus introduces the fundamentals of AI and explores practical ways to use it to your advantage!
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.
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
Join us on Jesup Green for lively storytelling for all ages. Bring your snack and a grownup!
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 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
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 […]
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more!
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on […]
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 […]
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.
