15 events found.
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The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States
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WestportWRITES: Advanced Memoir Writing Class Spring Session
The Westport Library McCall Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesMary-Lou Weisman, bestselling 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 beginners 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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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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Ready Readers: Zoo Animals
Higgins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesChildren ages 3 to 5 can join us each week as we learn about zoo animals and do a craft. 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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Countdown to Kindergarten - Syllables
FeaturedHiggins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin us to learn activities you can use throughout your child's final year of preschool to enhance their readiness to read. Register online for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2024.
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MORE Baby Signs® Sign, Say & Play™ Classes
Higgins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesBabies and their caregivers will enjoy fun-filled play and sign language classes. Baby Signs® is the original sign language program for babies. Register online.
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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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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The Westport Library Board Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin the Teen Advisory Board and help the Westport Library better serve teens!
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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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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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International Admissions Panel
Virtual EventRegister Here More and more students are exploring universities outside the United States. There are many reasons for this: a sense of adventure, lower tuition costs, the ability to complete a bachelor’s degree in less time, and relative transparency in the admissions process. We are excited to have a panel of admissions professionals from several […]
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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 […]
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.
