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  • Verso University Presents: The American Civil War: Past and Prologue

    Verso University Presents: The American Civil War: Past and Prologue
    The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    With the premise that understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions, Verso University presents The American Civil War: Past and Prologue, a four-session course exploring the explore the tensions that led to the American Civil War - the conflict, the war itself and its aftermath.  Understanding our tumultuous past helps shed light on today’s political frictions.

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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 […]

  • Countdown to College

    April SAT/ACT Practice Tests

    SAT/ACT Practice Tests
    The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Summit Educational Group and The Westport Library are pleased to offer free in-person practice tests for the SAT and ACT. All students will receive a detailed score report.

    Free
  • West End Blend

    Supper & Soul: West End Blend

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

    Buy Tickets Supper & Soul is returning to The Westport Library with West End Blend, who will bring their version of funk and soul to the Trefz Forum. A single $87 ticket buys you a three-course dinner at a downtown restaurant and the concert. (Concert-only tickets are available as well for $35.) Participating restaurants include […]

  • Near-Peer Tutoring

    Near-Peer Tutoring
    Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Staples 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.

    Free

  • Walk-in Career Coaching Support

    Walk-in Career Coaching Support
    The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with resumes, work feedback, interview prep questions, job search, and more will be offered. […]

  • Verso University Presents: Learn the Keys to Healthy Living, Healthy Aging, and Longevity

    Featured Verso University Presents: Learn the Keys to Healthy Living, Healthy Aging and Longevity
    Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Register Here Over four sessions, certified nutrition specialist Beth Atlas will teach about the role of nutrition and lifestyle on chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging, and longevity. The class will meet on Tuesdays, from April 9 to April  30, 10-11 am, in the Library's Brooks Place Program room. Uncontrolled inflammation is linked to nearly […]

    $25

  • 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 […]

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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 […]

  • Near-Peer Tutoring

    Near-Peer Tutoring
    Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Staples 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.

    Free
  • Voces8 Foundation with LYYRA

    The Voces8 Foundation Presents: LYYRA/High School Performance

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

    Register Here Voces8 is an internationally renowned, Grammy-winning vocal ensemble, reaching 30 million YouTube viewers and 250,000 live concert goers each year. The Voces8 Foundation is committed to expanding our reach into communities receptive to benefits of music education in STEAM learning. Beginning in the Fall of 2022, the foundation launched a new hubs education […]

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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 […]

  • Verso University Presents: Japanese Woodblock Prints: Great Beauties, Great Waves, Great Tales

    Verso University Presents: Japanese Woodblock Prints: Great Beauties, Great Waves, Great Tales
    The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Have you ever wondered how the iconic Great Wave was actually made? Or who the women in Utamaro’s Three Great Beauties were and how they lived? Curious about prints of kabuki actors striking a pose, or why Monet and Van Gogh collected Japanese prints?
    Join us for a Verso University series on Japanese Woodblock Prints: Great Beauties, Great Waves, Great Tales, occurring on every other  Wednesday morning from 10-11:30am, starting on March 27 and ending on May 8th. The course will meet in the Library's Komansky Program Room.

  • Tell a Yarn: The Botanical Daughter

    Tell a Yarn...

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

    What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! On April 3, we will start reading A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock — “A captivating tale of two Victorian gentlemen hiding their […]

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