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Note to patrons: Due to potentially icy road conditions, the Library will be closed today (Tuesday, March 3). Books & Bites will return next month. *** All in-library programming is canceled for the day. Come share your reading recommendations on the first Tuesday of each month in the Board Room (Room 210.) Enjoy coffee and […] 
Verso University presents Reignite Your Career Momentum: A Two-Part Series for Seasoned Professionals with Career Wing Woman Jodi Rabinowitz — turning experience into advantage and transition into opportunity.
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Professor of law Jeffrey Rosen will be on hand to discuss his new book, 'Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle over Power in America' with award-winning author Stephen G. Bowling.
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$35.00
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 […] 
Due to potentially icy road conditions, the Library will be closed today (Tuesday, March 3). The Spanish conversation group will return as scheduled next week. *** 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 […] |
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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 are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […] 
Learn how to spot scams, stay safe online, and protect your personal information in this practical, eye-opening class.
Free
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton. 
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […] 
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] |
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Part of the Your State, Your Business series by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be at The Westport Library to share insights on Connecticut’s financial progress and the opportunities ahead. 
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Parents and college-bound students are invited to join best-selling author Jeff Selingo for an informative talk on defining and finding their ideal college experience.
Free – $30.00
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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Event Details Susanna Hoffs, co-founder of the Bangles, will be one of the lead acts for VersoFest 2026, appearing alongside award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota. This event is presented by the Lance Lundberg Family Foundation. VersoFest is The Westport Library’s annual music and media conference and festival where knowledge is shared and inspiration […]
$50.00
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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Join friends and neighbors at the Westport Center for Senior Activities for a community discussion of "All the Water In the World," this year’s WestportREADS selection. Registration is required through link or in person at the Center.
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […] |
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Join filmmaker Kevin Bachar at The Westport Library for an extraordinary afternoon of stories and films that will explore some of nature’s most fascinating creatures and places.
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About the Group The Westport Library and The Residence at Westport are now offering a drop-in support group for caregivers of senior individuals or those living with dementia. Starting November 11, 2025, the group will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with professional and certified facilitators on hand to offer guidance, resources, […]
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'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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Spanish on a variety […] |
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'Beetle Bailey' celebrates 75 years as The Westport Library welcomes Brian, Greg, and Neal Walker for a special author talk and drawing demonstration.
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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 are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] |
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Join Joan Lunden for an inspirational talk on her new memoir, 'Joan: Life Beyond the Script,' where she shares her inspirational story of life transitions, reflecting on the most pivotal moments in her life and career while encouraging an open-minded embrace of change.
$32.00
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […] |
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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 a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in German on […] |
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Submit Your Entry Contest Details Jackie Robinson didn’t just break baseball’s color barrier — he broke barriers in hearts and minds, paving the way for generations to dream bigger, stand taller, and speak louder. Now, you can honor his legacy. The Westport Library, Westport Center for Senior Activities, BookTrib, and Meryl Moss Media are teaming […] |
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TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to announce its 13th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest. The deadline for this year’s contest is 11:59 pm on Monday, March 16, with an awards ceremony being held at the Library on Tuesday, April 28, to announce the winners. The prompt and contest entry rules […] |
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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurners for a discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn The Briar Club is a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. For copies of the book, call 203-291-4807. New participants are always welcome! Contact Carolyn Zygmont at czygmont@westportlibrary.org for more […]
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'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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Spanish on a variety […] 
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 person and on Zoom from 7 to 8:45 pm on the third Tuesday of every month in a casual open mic format. We welcome fiction, […] |
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Dive into an essential community conversation with marine environmentalist Dick Harris, who will present the impacts of climate change and pollution on Connecticut’s coastal waters.
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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 are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
Explore popular streaming alternatives to cable and learn how to use your Westport Library card for free movies and TV with Hoopla and Kanopy.
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Visit The Westport Library to meet other writers and discuss your work, writer's block, tips for getting published, and get feedback.
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […] |
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Ready to take the next step in your career but not sure where to start? Climb aboard the Career Coach Bus for guidance and support in your job search! 
Part of the Your State, Your Business series, Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will be at The Westport Library to discuss issues important to all business leaders.
Ready to take the next step in your career but not sure where to start? Climb aboard the Career Coach Bus for guidance and support in your job search!
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […] |
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Join us for a guided tour of MoCA\CT’s 'Art, Jazz, + the Blues' art exhibit with Ive Covaci, one of the show’s co-curators. Explore stunning and thought-provoking works from the Westport Public Art Collections and enjoy a relaxed experience with fellow art lovers.
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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 […]
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Spanish on a variety […] 
Explore the dark side of nonfiction with Morbidly Curious Book Club's Westport chapter, which meets the last Tuesday of every month in Room 212. |
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Join us on Wednesday, March 25 for our reception and artist talk with VersoFest 2026 featured visual artists Holly Danger and Sean Williams.
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 are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] |
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Grammy Award-winning musician, folk-rock legend, and cultural icon Ani DiFranco kicks off the four-day weekend of VersoFest 2026 in conversation with Lauren Coyle Rosen, co-author of their new book, 'The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom'.
Free – $35.00
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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Former Fugees star, celebrated rapper and singer, and multi-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean will be this year’s headline performer for the VersoFest 2026 Friday night concert event.
Free – $125.00
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […] |
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Event Details Kick off a busy weekend of VersoFest 2026 events by getting your body moving and those waistlines rolling to the dynamic sounds of the Ngoma Drum with Master Artist Andoche Loubaki in a lively and colorful Traditional Congolese Dance and Drum workshop. This special VersoFest event is presented by Brooklyn-based Cumbe Dance. VersoFest […]
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Event Details Best-selling memoirist, essayist, and critic Claire Dederer takes the VersoFest Saturday stage, in conversation with acclaimed journalist Hilarie M. Sheets. Dederer’s books include the national best-seller Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma, the critically acclaimed Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning, and The New York Times best-seller Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses. Monsters: […]
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Event Details Adria Petty, the daughter of Tom Petty and acclaimed producer and music video director, will be on hand in the Trefz Forum as part of the burgeoning Saturday lineup for VersoFest 2026, The Westport Library’s annual music and media conference and festival powered by Verso Studios, the media arm of the Library. Adria […]
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Celebrated actress Gina Gershon will be one of the highlight performers on VersoFest Saturday, discussing her recent memoir, AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, with award-winning journalist and rock memoirist Alisyn Camerota.
$15.00 – $35.00
Event Details Doors: 7 pm | Talk: 7:30 pm Musician, writer, playwright, poet, visual artist, and alt-rock legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) closes VersoFest Saturday with a special storytellers event. David will read selections from his new poetry book, Rhapsody, Threnody & Prayer, accompanied by original pre-recorded music. The reading will be followed […]
$35.00
Note: The German conversation group will not meet on March 28. The next meeting will be held as scheduled on April 11. 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 a conversation group […] |
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how music is created, distributed, licensed, and monetized — but who benefits, who owns what, and what comes next? Learn more in this candid, executive-level conversation that aims to unpack the seismic shifts redefining the industry.
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This open workshop with Suno invites the curious to experiment with instruments, voice, and AI to explore how technology can expand the edges of musical expression and unlock playful possibilities. Open to all ages and musical abilities!
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VersoFest 2026 winds down with a true classic concert film. Recorded October 30 and 31, 1980 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 'Dead Ahead' showcases the recently reformed Grateful Dead lineup in acoustic and electric splendor.
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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 […]
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Spanish on a variety […] |
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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 are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
Get hands-on with Google Drive in this beginner-friendly class, and practice keeping your files safe, organized, and easy to access from any device using your existing Gmail account.
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Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Ruins' by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
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 group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] |
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Part of the Your State, Your Business series, Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will be at The Westport Library to discuss issues important to all business leaders.
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
Sold Out
$5.00
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2 events,
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […] |
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Senior Tech Help Club, from Pierrepont School and Staples High School, will be at the library offering free, drop-in tech help for community members of all ages. Their volunteers can assist with basic device troubleshooting, using smartphones, computers, and apps, navigating the internet, email support, and other everyday technology questions. Whether you're trying to learn […]
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