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.
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.
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.
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
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 […]
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
The new year can spark change in all forms. If you are ready to find a new job, this workshop is for you, focusing on how to update a résumé […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (Thursdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the […]
Explore Makey Makey kits with various fun and challenging projects. Register for Grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-6 online.
Join us Thursday, January 5, for a conversation between Artist Collective of Westport's Miggs Burroughs and Tina Puckett, whose Speak to Me series is currently being exhibited in the South Gallery. There will be an artist reception with wine and snacks at 6:30 pm, followed by the conversation between Miggs and Tina at 7 pm. […]
Are you a Poet and you know it? Students are invited to enter a Youth Poetry Contest.
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 Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Join us as we brave the cold and learn about polar bears and other arctic animals in this interactive storytime for ages 3-5.
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez serve up their blue-eyed soul Winter Dance Party in the Trefz Forum at the Westport Library/Verso Studios, Saturday, January 7th at 6:30PM.
Join the Staples High School IDEA — Inclusion and Diversity through Education and Awareness — club as it hosts story times to foster respect and empathy. For ages 4 to 6.
The Children's Library Winter Reading program is back! Sign up for Warm Up with a Good Book starting January 9 to win prizes!
Westport’s own Dan Woog brings his popular blog “06880: Where Westport Meets the World” to life, via the Verso Studios at the Westport Library – recorded LIVE in the Trefz Forum! On Monday, January 9, at noon hear Dan's conversation with Superintendent of the Westport Public Schools, Thomas Scarice, as we gear up for 2023. […]
Food has the power to transform. From where it is grown through consumption, food transforms us along its journey from seed to plate. But what journey is your food taking? And is it reaching everybody? Do we all have access to healthy and nutritious foods? Chef Michel Nischan has some answers! Join us for a […]
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 […]
The Westport Library and Pause + Purpose invite the public to "Self-Checkout," a monthly event series that explores the “why” and “how” of mindfulness through the inner “self." Science shows that practicing meditation just a few minutes every day can improve mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Westport Garden Club presents entomologist Doug Tallamy via Zoom, who will speak about how what humans plant affect the ecosystem in profound ways. Recent headlines about global insect declines and 3 billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (Thursdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the 4 weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each session […]
Explore Makey Makey kits with various fun and challenging projects. Register for Grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-6 online.
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 […]
Join us as we brave the cold and learn about polar bears and other arctic animals in this interactive storytime for ages 3-5.
The library presents an afternoon of creativity and community gathering in the spirit of the transformative life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Junauda Petrus – writer, activist, playwright, multi-dimensional performance artist – and local artists offer workshops in multiple creative mediums throughout the day, culminating in a group panel discussion on […]
Author, creative artist, filmmaker, playwright, and multi-dimensional performance artist Junauda Petrus will be the special guest at Westport’s 17th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, to be held Friday, January 13, through Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Join other members of the community in discussing the 2023 WestportREADS selection, Firekeeper's Daughter. Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley, is the celebrated young adult novel centered on 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, a Native teen who must navigate family tragedy, new relationships, and an FBI investigation to root out the corruption in her community. Daunis Fontaine has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a break from your keyboard or quill and get energized! Come to the Library to meet other area writers on the third Wednesday of each month. Tell us what you're working on, get some feedback, come to congratulate or commiserate, exchange tips, brag, and compare notes. We try to keep you updated with places […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 more information, please contact the group contact, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
Everyone is different, and what works for one doesn't always work for all. However, in addressing health and habits, there are things you can do every day in the areas of nutrition, sleep, stress-reduction, and exercise to improve overall health and well-being. Join personal growth and wellness coach Leigh Bochicchio as she explores the importance […]
The Sandy Hook Shooting: The Alex Jones Case Noted attorney Josh Koskoff will present an overview of the case against conservative talk show host Alex Jones, which resulted in the largest verdict in history in a defamation case. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT, PLEASE WATCH HERE JSTOR (for use at home) Nexis Uni (at home)
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (Thursdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the 4 weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each session […]
Explore Makey Makey kits with various fun and challenging projects. Register for Grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-6 online.
The Teen Book Club is open to all high school students interested in talking about books. This month, we'll be reading Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley as part of WestportREADS.
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 Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Firekeeper's Daughter is a novel that ranges far and wide, encapsulating Native American culture, family tragedy, and also ice hockey, with much of the novel's action set around the game. If you've ever wondered what hitting a puck into the goal feels like, members of the Wreckers hockey team will be joining us during the […]
Westport’s own Dan Woog brings his popular blog “06880: Where Westport Meets the World” to life, via the Verso Studios at the Westport Library – recorded LIVE in the Trefz Forum! On Monday, January 23, at noon hear Dan's conversation with Lori Cochran, the Executive Director of the Westport Farmer's Market. Click here to watch […]
Expert college planning and financial aid consultant Bill Smith will discuss assessing potential eligibility for need- and merit-based aid, how to identify colleges that might meet need and offer merit aid, and creating a plan to pay for college. This program will be geared toward all 9th-11th grade students and families, including those in the early stages of the college exploration process, at varying levels of need.
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 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 are self-directed. If you are […]
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 […]
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 more information, please contact the group contact, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
Emmy Award-winning journalist, artist, and world traveler Jay Schadler kicks off his new series on life and career transitions with a fascinating discussion featuring members of the Westport 10. PLEASE REGISTER HERE About the Westport 10: The Westport 10 is a group of Black men and women in Westport who are dedicated to community-building projects […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (Thursdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the […]
Join dating mindset coach Kerstin Rao for a lively hour discussion on dating strategies for the new year. We will focus on the inner work necessary to have a satisfying and, dare we say it, enjoyable (!) time seeking the right partner for you. Kerstin will start by sharing her own midlife dating story then […]
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 Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Join us as we brave the cold and learn about polar bears and other arctic animals in this interactive storytime for ages 3-5.
Come listen to an inspiring conversation between Artist Collective of Westport's Miggs Burroughs with Dick Rauh about his current exhibit in the Sheffer Gallery, A Botanical Retrospective, currently on view in the Library's Sheffer Gallery. The conversation will take place on stage in the Trefz Forum on Sunday, January 29th from 2-4pm.
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help the Westport Library better serve teens!
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 […]
In this the second Spark Your Future webinar, four fabulous Staples High School graduates will be speaking about their careers in a variety of creative fields.
Special performance by the Staples High School jazz combo. Light snacks will be served. Westport Public Art Collections Westport's Artistic Legacy Westport Local Artists
Firekeeper’s Daughter brings to light the impact of a traumatic experience, not only on one generation but on subsequent generations after the event. Join Deana Paqua, professor at Western Connecticut State University and teacher and practitioner of Cross-Cultural Energy Medicine, for a discussion and experiential workshop on legacy trauma, how it can affect us — […]
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 […]
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Join us on Wednesday, February 1, at 11 am in Brooks Place and learn how to maximize your use of Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with 265,000+ grant-maker profiles. You will learn how to search for grant-makers, who have funded organizations working on causes and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come learn American Sign Language in this intermediate workshop. Register for Grades 5-7 online.
Pack a lunch or purchase food from the Library's Cafe (enjoy a 10% discount with your registration) and join us for an exercise in generating Ekphrastic Poetry (written in response to artwork) with Westport's Poet Laureate Jessie McEntee. We'll meet in the Sheffer Gallery and use striking photographs taken by Stephen Wilkes as inspiration.
SIGNING Basics® returns to The Westport Library with ASL Basics for Beginners - Part 2 class! * This class is best suited to those participants who have previously completed our […]
Join other members of the community in discussing the 2023 WestportREADS selection, Firekeeper's Daughter. Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley, is the celebrated young adult novel centered on 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, a Native teen who must navigate family tragedy, new relationships, and an FBI investigation to root out the corruption in her community. Daunis Fontaine has […]
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 Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Join us as we brave the cold and learn about polar bears and other arctic animals in this interactive storytime for ages 3-5.
Join the Staples High School IDEA — Inclusion and Diversity through Education and Awareness — club as it hosts story times to foster respect and empathy. For ages 4 to 6.
Westport's crossword puzzle contest is always fun! Enjoy a word-game filled afternoon with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor. Participants will strive to solve three puzzles during a set […]
