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  • Accessory Dwelling Units: What You Need to Know

    Featured
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    Register Here Thinking of building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at your home? Learn how to design an efficient space that feels larger than it is when Sheri Koones talks with Danielle Dobin, former chair Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission and current member of the Board of Finance. Koones' book, ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution profiles […]

    Free
  • Camp Explore 2023: African Mask Making, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo

    Camp Explore 2024: Sculpture with Iyaba Ibo Mandingo

    Camp Explore
    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Using found objects and upcycled materials, students will construct an abstract sculpture using the group's chosen theme. Register online for kids entering Grades 6-8.

    Free
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    Language Conversation Group: Japanese

    Language Conversation Groups
    Other 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    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 […]

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    Language Conversation Group: French

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

    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 […]

  • Buddy Reading

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

    Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School. Please remain in the Children's Library while your child is reading with their buddy.

    Free

  • 2024 Summer Learning Clubs for Students Entering Grades 1-2

    Featured Summer Learning Clubs
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.

  • Marriage of Opposites

    PageTurner's Book Discussion Group: ‘Marriage of Opposites’ by Alice Hoffman

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

    Room 210 Join the group as we discuss Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Dovekeepers comes a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro, the father of Impressionism. For copies of the book, […]

  • Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

    Writing Sprints
    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 […]

  • 2024 Summer Learning Clubs for Students Entering Grades 3-5

    Featured Summer Learning Clubs
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.

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    Language Conversation Group: Spanish

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

    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 […]

  • Thomas Dolby on His New Book, ‘Prevailing Wind’

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

    Register Here Two music legends meet at The Westport Library on July 16, as Thomas Dolby and Chris Frantz discuss Dolby’s new novel, Prevailing Wind!. Please note the 4 pm start time.  This is Thomas’ only scheduled signing event in the tri-state area, so don’t miss this opportunity! All attendees who purchase a copy may […]

  • Westport Library Tech Rally

    Westport Library Tech Rally
    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • 2024 Middle School Summer Learning Clubs

    Featured Summer Learning Clubs
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    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.

  • 2024 Summer Learning Clubs for Students Entering Grades 1-2

    Featured Summer Learning Clubs
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.

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    Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French

    Language Conversation Groups
    Virtual Event

    The 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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