Tell a Yarn...
Sheffer Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesEqual parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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Language Conversation Group: Italian
Room 210, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThe 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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Writing Sprints with Alexandra Soiseth
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesWednesday'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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Chess Club for Adults
Room 212, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesDrop 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
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Wednesday Walk-In Career Support Group
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Wednesday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized job search assistance. Whether you need help with resumes, interview preparation, or general career advice, this group provides valuable feedback from our career coach Tarin […]
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'Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap': Exploring Inequality with Fairfield County's Community Foundation
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin accomplished journalists Louise Story and Ebony Reed at The Westport Library for a discussion of racial wealth gaps in America.
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Scoir Parent Workshop
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThis workshop will offer an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about the college planning software Scoir.
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WestportWRITES: Advanced Memoir Writing Class Autumn Session
The Westport Library McCall Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesMary-Lou Weisman, best-selling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is not a beginner class. The goal of the workshop is to foster a habit of writing, to briefly review the elements of good style, and […]
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ACLU Civil Rights Town Hall: Preparing for a New Presidential Administration
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here A new presidential administration is likely to have a significant impact for civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. The ACLU is prepared to meet the moment — and they want to hear from you. Join the team from the ACLU of Connecticut to learn more about the ACLU's plan to address […]
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Language Conversation Group: Japanese
Other 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Language Conversation Group: French
Room 210, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThis 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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Speaking of Music: The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington (a Concert Experience)
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesPurchase Tickets Here Speaking of Music returns for an all-star tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington! Learn about the life and legacy of Ellington from acclaimed scholar John Edward Hasse. Then, take in the music of the man courtesy of a blockbuster lineup of performers, including James Langton's New York All-Star Big Band, featuring Ms. […]
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Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesStay 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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Language Conversation Group: Spanish
Room 210, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThe 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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Westport Library Tech Rally
The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesEvery 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.
