If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 210 on the Library's upper level. Please contact […]
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 continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you can simply share your titles or just come […]
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 interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! On April 3, we will start reading A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock — “A captivating tale of two Victorian gentlemen hiding their […]
Buy Tickets VersoFest 2024 Schedule Chuck D, leader and co-founder of legendary group Public Enemy and acclaimed hip hop icon, social activist, author, film producer, and digital music pioneer, will discuss his life, work, and recent graphic novel with Akashic Books publisher Johnny Temple in the VersoFest 2024 Kickoff Conversation presented by Darcy Travlos. Local […]
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 […]
Register Here What could be cooler than learning how to find company dossiers, international news, and legal regulations with Nexis Uni- a world renowned research database with over 15,000 sources that is FREE with your Westport Library Card? Join us for Anyone Can Use Nexis Uni on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11 am in Brooks Place 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 […]
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 […]
Buy Tickets Now! VersoFest 2024 Schedule The indie rock/pop band The Lemon Twigs will lead the VersoFest 2024 kickoff concert on Thursday, April 4, in the Library’s Trefz Forum. Doors […]
Buy Tickets Iconic rock band the Spin Doctors are headlining the Friday Night Concert presented by Webster Private Bank at VersoFest 2024, the Library's annual music and media festival. Local singer-songwriter Nick Depuy opens at 7 pm, with Spin Doctors taking the stage at 8 pm. Tickets purchased in advance of the show are $50 […]
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 […]
The Westport library is launching our Pro Links Networking group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. These groups are designed to offer members the chance to learn new skills and connect with others who share similar goals and challenges. […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every Friday from 11 am-12 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language Foreign Language Library Collections A to […]
VersoFest 2024 Schedule Saturday, April 6 | Schedule* *Some events require registration as space is limited. 11 am - 5 pm: VERSOFEST RECORD FAIR, Presented by Record Riots 11 am […]
VersoFest 2024 Schedule Sunday, April 7 | Schedule* *Some events require registration as space is limited. 11 am - 5 pm: VERSOFEST RECORD FAIR, Presented by Record Riots 11 am - 5 pm: EXHIBIT: Diamond Dogs at 50: David Bowie Exhibit by Paul Brenton with Set Designer Mark Ravitz 11 am - 12 pm: PANEL: […]
Come view a rare 90% solar eclipse with volunteers from the Westport Observatory. Just drop in!
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native […]
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with resumes, work feedback, interview prep questions, job search, and more will be offered. […]
Register Here Over four sessions, certified nutrition specialist Beth Atlas will teach about the role of nutrition and lifestyle on chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging, and longevity. The class […]
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 are self-directed. If you are […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of […]
Have you ever wondered how the iconic Great Wave was actually made? Or who the women in Utamaro’s Three Great Beauties were and how they lived? Curious about prints of kabuki actors striking a pose, or why Monet and Van Gogh collected Japanese prints?
Join us for a Verso University series on Japanese Woodblock Prints: Great Beauties, Great Waves, Great Tales, occurring on every other Wednesday morning from 10-11:30am, starting on March 27 and ending on May 8th. The course will meet in the Library's Komansky Program Room.
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 Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources, learning activities, and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions. This […]
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 […]
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 well-being, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
Register Here This is a free event. Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 large-scale nuclear weapons from 1951 to 1992. Featuring members […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is […]
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. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every […]
Register Here How much do you know about fellow Westporter and artist Ann Chernow? Watch this new documentary about the award-winning artist and learn more with a panel discussion with […]
Register Here Over four sessions, certified nutrition specialist Beth Atlas will teach about the role of nutrition and lifestyle on chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging, and longevity. The class […]
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 […]
Register Here Join award-winning journalist and filmmaker Shlomi Eldar and former head Israeli intelligence official Dr. Yuval Biton for a conversation about the impact of Yahya Sinwar’s leadership on Hamas. […]
This month's selection is March by Geraldine Brooks. From Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, as he leaves behind his […]
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 […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of […]
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 […]
Register Here Join Ashley, our social media coordinator, in an Anyone Can Use Social Media for Marketing workshop on Wednesday, April 17 at 11 am in Brooks Place. At the end of […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the premise that understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions, Verso University presents The American Civil War: Past and Prologue, a four-session course exploring the explore the tensions that led to the American Civil War - the conflict, the war itself and its aftermath. Understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions.
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. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every […]
In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, join a community of storytellers and listeners at the Library one Sunday afternoon each month! Facilitated by Northeast Storytelling President ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering will […]
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 210 on the Library's upper level. Please contact […]
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with resumes, work feedback, interview prep questions, job search, and more will be offered. […]
Register Here Over four sessions, certified nutrition specialist Beth Atlas will teach about the role of nutrition and lifestyle on chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging, and longevity. The class […]
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 are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Pages Through the Ages is a book discussion group focused on both historical nonfiction and fiction. Celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th birthday by discussing Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bill Bryson. Bryson’s best-selling biography of William Shakespeare takes the reader on an enthralling tour through Elizabethan England and the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship — updated with […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of […]
Have you ever wondered how the iconic Great Wave was actually made? Or who the women in Utamaro’s Three Great Beauties were and how they lived? Curious about prints of kabuki actors striking a pose, or why Monet and Van Gogh collected Japanese prints?
Join us for a Verso University series on Japanese Woodblock Prints: Great Beauties, Great Waves, Great Tales, occurring on every other Wednesday morning from 10-11:30am, starting on March 27 and ending on May 8th. The course will meet in the Library's Komansky Program Room.
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 […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is […]
With the premise that understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions, Verso University presents The American Civil War: Past and Prologue, a four-session course exploring the explore the tensions that led to the American Civil War - the conflict, the war itself and its aftermath. Understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions.
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. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every […]
Join us for a National Poetry Month and Earth Day celebration featuring the finalists of the Westport Garden Club’s youth poetry contest: “I Spy with My Little Eye, Something Green […]
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native […]
Register Here Over four sessions, certified nutrition specialist Beth Atlas will teach about the role of nutrition and lifestyle on chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging, and longevity. The class […]
Buy Tickets Sports media visionary and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro is being honored by Startup Westport with its inaugural Innovator of the Year Award. Tickets for the event are $25 […]
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 […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of […]
Camille Eskell will be at the Library to discuss her exhibit, Scheherazade: Storyteller. There will be a reception in the Sheffer Gallery from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a […]
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 […]
Register Here Join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 am in Brooks Place for Anyone Can: Download Books, Movies, and More with a Westport Library Card. In this class, […]
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 […]
With the premise that understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions, Verso University presents The American Civil War: Past and Prologue, a four-session course exploring the explore the tensions that led to the American Civil War - the conflict, the war itself and its aftermath. Understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions.
Note: The Connections Networking and Career Development Group is switching from the first Friday of each month at 10 am to the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. […]
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. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every […]
Get away from the every day with an afternoon of music and dance from Bali, Indonesia, performed by Gamelan Galak Tika under the direction of Gusti Komin. Gamelan Galak Tika […]
