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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.
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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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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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Join the Staples Players and David Roth’s Theatre 3 Advanced acting class for a whimsical, funny, and poignant evening. On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
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Come share your reading recommendations on the first Tuesday of each month in the Board Room (Room 210.) 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 and listen to […]
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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Admissions professionals from a range of visual and performing arts programs will join us to discuss how to identify the right-fit college and arts program. Topics will include the arts application process and timelines, portfolios and auditions, and what students can expect as arts majors in college. The evening will also include a Q&A with […]
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Want more out of your iPad? Let’s paint! This class is designed for participants who are comfortable using an iPad and would like to expand their creative skills through digital painting.
$40.00
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Join us at The Westport Library for an illuminating evening with Craig Melvin, co-anchor of NBC’s TODAY and co-host of third hour of TODAY. Melvin will share stories from his career at the NBC News desk and his transition into his current role as a co-host of NBC’s flagship morning program.
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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. |
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Join OK to Delay for their second annual alternative device fair and explore what a variety of non-smartphone brands — with the basic functionality of cellphones, but with fewer distractions — have to offer.
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 is known for being the loudest library, but what if we turned the volume down every once in a while? Join us for the first “Quietest Day in the Library!” 
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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Note: This event was rescheduled from January 25 due to snow. Event Details In an era of rising division, how do we transform the lessons of the past into a shield for the future? Join us for an exclusive first look at the Shoah Memorial, a landmark project coming to Fairfield that seeks to honor […]
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Part of the Your State, Your Business series, Governor Ned Lamont will be at The Westport Library to discuss how Connecticut has become a stable, fiscally responsible state amid national uncertainty. |
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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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Want more out of your iPad? Let’s paint! This class is designed for participants who are comfortable using an iPad and would like to expand their creative skills through digital painting.
$40.00
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 […]
Enhance your digital marketing strategy and elevate your brand's online presence in this informative session with social media expert Ashley Hyde.
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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 'Most Ardently Yours' by Freya Sampson.
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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Verso University Presents: Crime Writing Panel Discussion: Weaving Real-Life Crime into Storytelling
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Verso University Presents: Crime Writing Panel Discussion: Weaving Real-Life Crime into Storytelling
Join acclaimed crime writers Deborah Levison, T.M. Dunn, and Wendy Whitman for a gripping in-person panel exploring how true events — from serial killers to domestic violence — shape both fiction and nonfiction.
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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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In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, spend one Sunday afternoon every other month immersed in the art of true, personal storytelling. Each gathering features a unique theme and invites both seasoned and first-time storytellers to share their five-minute tales, preferably without notes. Facilitated by storyteller and host ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering is a welcoming space for […] |
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Suspense isn’t just for thriller and mystery writers. Join author T.M. Dunn for a course in creating suspense in your own writing!
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Room 216, McCall Join PageTurners for a discussion of Jane Austen's Persuasion. Persuasion is Jane Austen’s last completed novel. It is a brilliantly insightful story of regret, second chances, and the courage to follow our hearts For copies of the book, call 203-291-4807. New participants are always welcome! Contact Carolyn Zygmont at czygmont@westportlibrary.org for more information. […] 
Join Dr. Matthias J. Becker as he examines how social media platforms are reshaping the boundaries between free speech and hate speech — and how these shifts are affecting democratic culture, social cohesion, and public life in today’s polarized digital societies.
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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 […] 
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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Want more out of your iPad? Let’s paint! This class is designed for participants who are comfortable using an iPad and would like to expand their creative skills through digital painting.
$40.00
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Celebrate Earth Day with an artist talk with environmental activist kHyal. Her exhibit 'Signs of the Times' will be on display April 8 through May 31.
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 'Most Ardently Yours' by Freya Sampson.
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. |
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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 […]
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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This two-part zine-making workshop with artist Erwin Ong invites intergenerational pairs to create a collaborative zine together!
$20.00
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Enjoy a lively, family friendly afternoon with the Oxalis Trio as they present chamber music of Georg Philipp Telemann, Malcolm Arnold, Frederick Delius, and Quincy Porter for flute, oboe, and piano.
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Suspense isn’t just for thriller and mystery writers. Join author T.M. Dunn for a course in creating suspense in your own writing!
$25.00
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Parents of high school students are invited to learn about how they can support their students as they transition to higher education.
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Event Details Longtime national broadcaster Dave Briggs returns to The Westport Library for another deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This time, he’ll be joined by Daron Acemoglu, one of the world’s leading economists and a renowned voice on technology’s impact on the labor market. Together they'll discuss a topic at […]
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Event Details TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 13th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest during a special ceremony held at the Library. For the past 23 years, TEAM Westport has been a town-appointed committee focused on making Westport proactively welcoming with respect to race, ethnicity, […]
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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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Want more out of your iPad? Let’s paint! This class is designed for participants who are comfortable using an iPad and would like to expand their creative skills through digital painting.
$40.00
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Event Details In recognition of Autism Awareness Month and in partnership with NeuroMind Services, the library presents a special community screening of Go On, the award-winning feature film by twice-exceptional (2e) autistic filmmaker, golfer, and actor Landon Ashworth. Before the screening, there will be a reception for the event starting at 6 pm with tabling […]
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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 'Most Ardently Yours' by Freya Sampson.
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. |
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with acclaimed actresses Ellen Burstyn and Pamela Anderson as they share poems that have shaped their lives, featured in Burstyn's new book, 'Poetry Says It Better: Poems to Help You Wake Up.'
Free – $27.00
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.
Sold Out
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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 Supper & Soul series returns to The Westport Library this spring with singer/songwriter and saxophonist Vanessa Collier! |
The Westport Library is committed to intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to provide welcoming spaces for the free exchange of ideas. The Library does not endorse or condemn points of view, including any program content or the views expressed by presenters or participants.
