Now on view in the Sheffer Gallery Since 1960, artist Roe Halper’s work has been known for its social commentary, expressing her reaction to world events, as well as the flowing movement of dance, abstract movement, and nature. Roe says “These subjects in mediums of pen and ink, low relief wood carvings, acrylic painting, and […]
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Now on view in the Jesup Gallery This exhibit of album cover art features some of the remarkable women artists who gave voice to the 1920s, '30s, '40s, '50s, and '60s. Throughout wartime and peace, from the great depression to the civil rights movement in the 1960s, these artists broke the glass ceiling and the […]
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On view in the South Gallery The entire collection of 34 images that compose this body of work has been generously donated to the Westport Public Art Collections by the photographer. The photos exhibited in this show in the Library's South Gallery are just a fraction of this groundbreaking gift. Additional selections will be displayed […]
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Warm up and chill out by joining our fun Winter Reading Program. Decorate snowpeople for minutes read and earn a free book for reading 500 minutes.
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In order to increase awareness and promote understanding in the arenas of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender-identity, TEAM Westport and The Westport Library are co-sponsoring the Ninth Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 who attend Staples High School or another school in Westport, or […]
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Westport's crossword puzzle contest is back in the Library! Enjoy a wordy afternoon with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor. Participants will strive to solve three puzzles during a set time for a chance to compete in the final round. Wordplay games will make the day even more fun! Covid precautions are being taken […]
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