Ready Readers: Things That Go!
Higgins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
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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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Take Your Child to the Library Day
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesOn the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. And once again this year, The Westport Library is up to the challenge. This Saturday, join the Westport Children's Library in the morning for Itty Bittys at […]
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25th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here Westport's crossword puzzle contest is always fun! Enjoy a word-game filled afternoon with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor. Participants will strive to solve three puzzles during a set time for a chance to compete in the final round. Special wordplay games will make the day even more fun! There is a […]
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Westport State of the Town 2024
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here The State of the Town address with First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein will be held at the Library and livestreamed. Click here to access the livestream link. The event is free and open to all. The State of the Town is a joint initiative of Westport Sunrise […]
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Near-Peer Tutoring
Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesStaples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
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Verso University Presents: Podcast Creation and Design Thinking
Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here Podcasts have become a vital part of our media and storytelling landscape. It seems like everyone's got a favorite — or has created one — or wants to create one! But how should you go about creating one? In this course, we'll explore how to use the principles and practices of design thinking […]
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Books & Bites
Featured Books & BitesThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesCome share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you can simply share your titles or just come […]
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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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Verso University Workshop: Introduction to Video Editing
The Westport Library McCall Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesIn this hands-on Verso University workshop, participants will learn the basics of video and audio editing with the industry-standard Adobe Premiere Pro software. The workshop is taught by Emmy nominated filmmaker and artist, Julia Roth, also a two-time finalist for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and currently a professor of Communication Arts at Norwalk Community College.
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Near-Peer Tutoring
Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesStaples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
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Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French
Virtual EventThe Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
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Anyone Can Use: Google Drive
Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesRegister Here Join us for Anyone Can Use Google Drive on February 7 at 11 am in Brooks Place. In this class we will go through the steps to create and successfully operate a Google Drive Account. We will show you how to access all the offerings such as docs, sheets, slides, and more. You […]
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Tell a Yarn...
Featured Tell a Yarn...Sheffer Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesWhat could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! On January 31, we will start reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes. Yarn circlers will get a chance to hear this hilarious addition […]
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