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  • Book Launch & Author Talk: Stacy Waldman Bass on Her New Memoir, 'Lightkeeper: A Memoir Through the Lens of Love and Loss'

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

    Join photographer Stacy Waldman Bass as she discusses her new memoir, Lightkeeper: A Memoir Through the Lens of Love and Loss, in her hometown with fellow memoirist and mentor Dani Shapiro. A luminous story of loss and resilience, Lightkeeper captures acclaimed photographer Bass’s personal journey through grief — and the art of keeping her parents’ legacy […]

    Free – $30.00
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    WritersMic

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

    If you write and need a place to read your work in front of a group of friendly, non-threatening fellow writers, this is the place for you! We meet in person and on Zoom from 7 to 8:45 pm on the third Tuesday of every month in a casual open mic format. We welcome fiction, […]

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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 […]

  • The Westport Library Presents: Anyone Can Use

    Anyone Can Use: Social Media for Marketing

    Anyone Can Use
    Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Enhance your digital marketing strategy and elevate your brand's online presence in this informative session with social media expert Ashley Hyde.

    Free

  • Writers' Rendezvous

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

    Visit The Westport Library to meet other writers and discuss your work, writer's block, tips for getting published, and get feedback.

  • Verso University Presents: Grace Farms Art and Architecture Tour

    Grace Farms  365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon docent-led tour with a focus on art and architecture at Grace Farms in New Canaan, as part of the Library's Verso University programming.

    $15.00

  • Tell a Yarn...

    Tell a Yarn...
    Sheffer Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Equal 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

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

    The 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 […]

  • Writing Sprints with Alexandra Soiseth

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

    Wednesday'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 […]

  • Artist Reception: Linn Cassetta on ‘Eggcentric'

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

    Join us on Wednesday, September 17, for our artist conversation with Linn Cassetta, whose exhibit, Eggcentric, will be on display in the Jesup Gallery from August 2 through October 5. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a conversation between Cassetta and Miggs Burroughs from 7 to 8 pm. Eggs are […]

  • 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, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons

  • Unbroken Chains: The Hidden Role of Human Trafficking with Author Melissa Ditmore

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    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    Register Here Event Details In partnership with Everfree, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking, join us for an author talk and discussion with Dr. Melissa Ditmore, author of Unbroken Chains: The Hidden Role of Human Trafficking in the American Economy. Ditmore will give a brief talk about human trafficking in the United States today […]

  • Yale Professor Akhil Reed Amar on ‘Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution’

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

    Event Details Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and leading Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar will be on hand to discuss his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920. Prof. Amar will be in conversation with award-winning author Stephen G. Bowling of the Prometheum Foundation. Copies of Born Equal will be available […]

    Free
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    Language Conversation Group: Japanese

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

    The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]

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