Each class will blend inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts with a focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, as students create a physical representation of their learning.
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 […]
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 more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
Register Here Live Stream Since its inception, members of The Explorers Club have dedicated themselves to the mission of exploring land, sea, air, and space. The hallmarks of pioneering 20th century exploration have come to be recognized as the Club's "famous firsts." Robert Peary, the Club's third president, and Matthew Henson "discovered" the North Pole […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Register Here From Roger Kaufman's Speaking of Music series, enjoy the personal stories of the visits to and live music of: Memphis, Macon, Muscle Shoals, Motown, and Miami! This unique show features the wonderful vocal talents of Dennis Collins (Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway) backed by the Old-School All-Stars band. They'll be playing alongside local author, bassist, […]
Register Here Please note this is a three-part workshop series with different material covered each day. Students are encouraged to attend all three days but are welcome to attend as many as they are able to. In cooperation with The College Essay Guy, The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are excited to […]
Each class will blend inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts with a focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, as students create a physical representation of their learning.
Each class will blend inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts with a focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, as students create a physical representation of their learning.
Join the group as we discuss two books by author Claire Keegan: Foster and Small Things Like These. Foster is a beautiful, sad and eerie, it is a story of astonishing emotional depth, showcasing Claire Keegan's great accomplishment and talent. Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy. […]
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 […]
Register Here Stop by the Sheffer Gallery for a generative lunchtime writing workshop with Westport's Poet Laureate Jessie McEntee. The exhibition Word: Visual vs. Verbal, presented by the Westport Artists Collective, will provide inspiration for related prompts that Jessie has prepared. You can share your work aloud if time allows and if you feel so […]
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 […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
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.
