Calling all fans of UConn Basketball! Join local author Bethany O'Brien and mascot Jonathan the Husky for a reading of her book, The Lucky Husky. Registration preferred as space is limited.
In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, spend one Sunday afternoon every other month immersed in the art of true, personal storytelling. Each gathering features a unique theme and invites both seasoned and first-time storytellers to share their five-minute tales, preferably without notes. Facilitated by storyteller and host ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering is a welcoming space for […]
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
Trace your family's history by placing a sticker on the country or countries your ancestors are from. Let's see if Westport is the American melting pot or not! Map It! will be on the landing outside Children's Library all summer.
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Join us for this sensory storytime designed for children age 2 and up with multi-sensory needs. We welcome children of ages and abilities for different sensory-friendly activities. No registration required, but space is limited.
Higgins Room June 29 - July 2 Step back in time with us! Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? Throughout the week, we'll explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through a series of hands-on activities inspired by the games, crafts, foods, and skills that were part of […]
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
Explore the rich, global culture of tea at The Westport Library! In this one-time class, tea expert Frank Kwei guides participants through the origins, varieties, and rituals that have made tea one of the world’s most beloved beverages.
Enter the world of criminal investigation where science meets intuition. Students will master advanced fingerprint analysis, blood spatter physics, and digital forensics to process complex crime scenes and build a case that holds up under scrutiny.
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
This three-day workshop for Grades 6-9 offers a brightly visual method to learn coding basics through TurtleArt and ArtLogo. Whether you are a beginner programming or have some experience, you will be challenged in this class and will learn to produce personalized art!
Have you ever wondered what life was like for children in Westport in 1776? We'll explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through a series of hands-on activities inspired by the games, crafts, foods, and skills that were part of children's everyday lives. Join us as we experience history the way a young colonial child might have lived it!
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 […]
Enter the world of secret agents to crack the case! Junior detectives will master invisible ink, decode secret ciphers, and use forensic observation to solve thrilling mysteries and find hidden clues.
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.
