Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
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 […]
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 […]
During this four session Verso University workshop we give ourselves the permission to write and the gift of time to do it. In the nurturing space of the workshop, we begin or continue to write the stories we live every day.
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 […]
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.
Join the group as we discuss The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. Author O'Farrell brings the world of Renaissance Italy to jewel-bright life in this unforgettable fictional portrait of the […]
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 […]
Our career coach, Tarin Evans, will offer monthly trainings in resume writing, interview skills training, LinkedIn, using AI strategies to apply for jobs, understanding ATS, job search strategies, networking skills, […]
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 […]
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 […]
During this four session Verso University workshop we give ourselves the permission to write and the gift of time to do it. In the nurturing space of the workshop, we begin or continue to write the stories we live every day.
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