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 […]
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 […]
Register Here Award-winning comedian Mina Hartong ( Joe’s Pub, Olivia Travel, Lincoln Center Director’s Lab) offers a two-part writer’s workshop on how to write comedy and humor into your storytelling and work. Join us to learn about set ups, flow, exposition, and joke structure while finding the joy and humor in life’s challenging moments. Absolutely […]
Have you ever had an experience where you found yourself coming together with others whose mindsets, approaches and/or backgrounds were completely different from your own and it ended up with very surprising or inspiring results? In "Unexpected Human Pollination" artists share art & true stories on the wonderful stage at The Westport Library about just such a time. The storytelling ends with a community conversation with the audience on the subject. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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 […]
A series of classes where participants draw a location and study uses of composition, line, and value to capture the mood and story of a place. The class will meet on Tuesdays, June 4 -June 25 from 10-11:30 am. Weather permitting, be prepared to draw locations outside, along the Saugatuck River and Jesup Green environment. The instructor, Tim Cronin, has taught drawing and cartooning at Silvermine School of Art, Darien Art Center, Norwalk Art Space. He is a graduate of NYC’s School of Visual Arts with a BFA in cartooning and illustration. Tim also has had a colorful career as a tattoo artist, illustrator, sign painter, and calligrapher. This is a wonderful opportunity if you're an artist who wants to improve and stay in shape with their drawing skills, or if you're a beginner looking to try something new. This workshop is also for people that would like to participate in something creative with others. The group will be invited to challenge themselves about how they see, look, think and create their drawings.
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. […]
Register Here The New York Times best-selling author of Cork Dork returns to Westport and takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey — this time burrowing deep inside the secretive world of art and artists in Get the Picture. Bosker will be in conversation with one of Westport's contemporary artists, Miggs Burroughs to […]
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session (in-person the second Tuesday of every month, virtual the fourth Tuesday of every month) 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 […]
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 […]
Join Certified Sommelier, Barbie Messa, as she explores Iberian Wine, including mainland Spain, Portugal, and their surrounding islands. We'll discuss the most famous classic regions, such as Rioja and Porto, and up-and-coming areas like the Canary Islands. After learning about these regions' history, geography, and grapes, we will have the opportunity to taste three wines in the final class. This class will meet on Wednesday, June 5-July 3, from 1:30-3 pm (Note, class will not meet on June 19th in honor of the Juneteenth holiday when The Library will be closed). The class will meet in the Brooks Program Room, located on the main level, around the corner from the Library shop.
Note to patrons: Tell a Yarn... will be meeting in the Komansky Room on June 12, returning to the Sheffer Gallery on June 26. (The Library is closed June 19 […]
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 […]
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, […]
