On view in the Library's Sheffer Gallery from December 6, 2022, through February 28, 2023, is a retrospective of Dick Rauh's exquisite botanical works. There will be a reception and artist talk with Rauh and Miggs Burroughs in the Trefz Forum on Sunday, January 29, 2-4 pm.
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Selections from the Westport Public Art Collection are on view in the Library’s Jesup Gallery, located in the Trefz Forum, from December 7 through February 28, 2023. Art was selected that pays tribute to the performing arts in Westport. WestPAC artists featured in this exhibit include Susan Malloy, Ann Chernow, Larry Silver, Paul Rand, among others.
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On view in the Library's South Gallery, located outside of the cafe, is an exhibit of woven work by imaginative artist, Tina Puckett. Her work is on view from December 7 through February 28, 2023.
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Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
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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 in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected] This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
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Come join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play for kids under age 3.
Find out more »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 interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected] The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
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Continuing Verso Studios' education initiative, the Fairfield County based organization Live Girl will co-host a nine-week Leadership Lab for high school girls, grades 9-12. This lab will focus on creative arts empowerment, multimedia expression, and training. Girls will foster their storytelling skills and be exposed to multiple creative channels such as video, music, and podcast […]
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Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays in conference room 212, 6:30 - 8:45 pm. There will be both open play and instruction. For adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Peter Kanter at [email protected] Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! […]
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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 Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
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Ken Burns' new three-part documentary, The U.S. and the Holocaust, directed and produced by Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, explores America’s response to the horrors of the Holocaust and the rise of authoritarianism in Europe. Join us for a brief screening and panel discussion moderated by CPTV host Ray Hardman, tracing the parallels between […]
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The Teen Book Club is open to all high school students interested in talking about books. This month, we'll be reading Light Years by Kass Morgan.
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