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Graphic: WestportREADS 2023 logo with a cover from the novel, "The Firekeeper's Daughter"
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PageTurners: ‘Firekeeper's Daughter'

The Westport Library Board Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Join other members of the community in discussing the 2023 WestportREADS selection, Firekeeper's Daughter. Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley, is the celebrated young adult novel centered on 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, a Native teen who must navigate family tragedy, new relationships, and an FBI investigation to root out the corruption in her community. Daunis Fontaine has […]

Event Series Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Language Conversation Groups

Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French

Virtual Event

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 […]

Event Series Writers Rendezvous

Writers Rendezvous

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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 you're working on, get some feedback, come to congratulate or commiserate, exchange tips, brag, and compare notes. We try to keep you updated with places […]

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Event Series Language Conversation Groups

Language Conversation Group: Italian

Room 210, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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 2-3 […]

Event Series Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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 […]

Event Series Chess Club for Adults

Chess Club for Adults

Room 212, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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, Peter Kanter at [email protected].   Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons

Intentional Health: Positive Steps in Self-Care and Habit Building

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Everyone is different, and what works for one doesn't always work for all. However, in addressing health and habits, there are things you can do every day in the areas of nutrition, sleep, stress-reduction, and exercise to improve overall health and well-being. Join personal growth and wellness coach Leigh Bochicchio as she explores the importance […]

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The Y’s Men Present: Josh Koskoff

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

The Sandy Hook Shooting: The Alex Jones Case Noted attorney Josh Koskoff will present an overview of the case against conservative talk show host Alex Jones, which resulted in the largest verdict in history in a defamation case. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT,  PLEASE WATCH HERE JSTOR (for use at home) Nexis Uni (at home)

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Signing Basics: ASL Basics for Beginners Series - Part 1

20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for 4-45 minute virtual classes (Thursdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the 4 weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each session […]

Cover of Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

January Teen Book Club Meeting

Higgins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

The Teen Book Club is open to all high school students interested in talking about books. This month, we'll be reading Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley as part of WestportREADS.

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Event Series Language Conversation Groups

Language Conversation Group: Japanese

Other 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

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 […]

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WestportREADS 2023 Skating Afternoon

Longshore Club Park 260 South Compo Roa, Westport, CT, United States

Firekeeper's Daughter is a novel that ranges far and wide, encapsulating Native American culture, family tragedy, and also ice hockey, with much of the novel's action set around the game. If you've ever wondered what hitting a puck into the goal feels like, members of the Wreckers hockey team will be joining us during the […]

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