Calling all book lovers — are you interested in joining a teen book club at the Library? Let us know at this interest meeting! Forget about traditional book clubs with reading assignments; this will be a space for people who are excited about books to meet and talk— so bring your ideas for your ideal book […]
Bring a current knitting project or your own needles or hooks and join our circle for stitching, learning, and community. Beginners welcome! For ages 8 through adult. Just drop in.
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 […]
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
Pick up Mark Shanahan's theatrical adaptation of this classic murder mystery, read and discuss the script with your fellow theater lovers (and the playwright himself!), then watch it come to life on the stage.
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!
Join us for Mah Jongg Open Play in the Library Café! Advanced beginners are invited to the Library for eight two-hour open play sessions throughout January and February.
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, […]
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 […]
Enjoy the holiday! While we are closed, check out our awesome 4th of July resource guide for recipes, celebration ideas, history, and more!
Through hands-on challenges, students in Grades 1-2 will learn to build weather-proof shelters, track nature's signs, and navigate the great outdoors with confidence.
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.
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.
