MakeItWorkshop: Sewing Fun
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesHave fun while you learn basic sewing stitches while decorating a felt animal. Register online for your grade.
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Navigating the College Search
FeaturedVirtual EventIn this webinar, admission professionals from a range of universities will share valuable insights about the college search process, including the importance of individual fit, developing a balanced list of colleges, and how to best approach the process within the current admission landscape.
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LGBTQ+ 201: Allyship in Practice
FeaturedBrooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesIn partnership with Westport Pride, Triangle Community Center Community Education Manager Cadence Pentheny facilitates an interactive and discussion-based training intended to apply learning from the LGBTQ+ 101 to real-world examples and scenarios. Now that participants have a better foundational understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, we can brainstorm practical ways in which we can be affirming […]
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SHORT CUTS Film Festival, Part One: International Narrative Films
FeaturedThe Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThe SHORT CUTS Film Festival is back for 2023! Curated from the prestigious Tribeca Festival in NYC, Fairfield County’s own SHORT CUTS Festival screens award-winning narrative, documentary, and animated short films, followed by a conversation between one of the films’ creative teams and the festival producer. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets! In case you missed […]
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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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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-It-Apart!
The Westport Library McCall Room 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesEver wonder what's inside that thing or how it works? Join us for Take-it-apart and find out. We will supply things to disassemble (such as consumer electronics or old tools), or you can bring your own (subject to safety approval). We'll see what we can reuse, recycle and learn! Tools also provided. Ages 8 and […]
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Speaking of Music Presents: Jazz... What it Is!
FeaturedThe Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesThe Speaking of Music series, a cornerstone of musical education, artfully combines narration, expert discussions, and live musical performances. Rooted in America's rich and storied musical history, Speaking of Music delves deep into the essence of indigenous musical genres, performing the music live, and through dialogue and discussion, creating a unique and uplifting live event […]
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Inaugural Westport Prize for Literature: Zadie Smith
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesAcclaimed author Zadie Smith will be honored in person at The Westport Library with the inaugural Westport Prize for Literature. The Westport Prize for Literature is an annual prize established to honor an original work of fiction that explores issues in contemporary society. Smith was recognized this year for The Fraud, described by publisher Penguin Random […]
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Baby Signs® Sign, Say & Play™ Classes
Higgins Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesBaby Signs® is the original sign language program for babies. Enjoy fun-filled singing, signing, and dancing activities.
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Verso University Presents: Song Arts Academy Contemporary Songwriting Workshop
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesVerso University, in partnership with the Song Arts Academy, offers an eight-week transformative songwriting program for adults, open to 15 participants. The program begins on Monday, September, 18th, from 7pm to 9pm, and runs through Monday, Nov. 13th.
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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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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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Verso University's CT Art Trail Series: The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
FeaturedThe Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesIn celebration of Verso University's exploration of the CT Art Trail, join us on November 15 at 11 am for a presentation about the The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Join Cybele Maylone, executive director of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, to learn about the institution's long history of groundbreaking exhibitions and about upcoming […]
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.
