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  • 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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    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 […]

  • Verso University Presents: Kickoff to Fall: Happy Hour Cooking Class

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    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    Please note: This event was originally set to take place in June and was rescheduled due to a power outage that affected the Library. Kick-start the fall season with exciting new flavors and fun! Join Chef Catherine from TastebudsCT for a lively happy hour cooking class consisting of demonstrations where you’ll learn to craft both […]

    $25.00

  • Westport Sunrise Rotary Presents a Feel-Good Peace Event: Songs and Reflections on Peace, Kindness, and Fun

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

    Event Details Celebrate International Day of Peace with the Westport Sunrise Rotary and The Westport Library by sharing peace through music and humor. This feel-good peace event will feature performances by the Whirled Peas Band, with members from area Rotary clubs and special guests David Friedman, Shawn Moninger, Eric Šebek, and Samantha Talora. About the […]

    Free

  • Rhythm and Rhyme

    Rhythm & Rhyme
    Komansky Room, The Westport Library

    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.

  • Near Peer Homework Help

    Near Peer Homework Help
    Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.

  • 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 Homework Help

    Near Peer Homework Help
    Children's Library, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Staples High School students will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday - Thursday in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help.

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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 […]

  • 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 […]

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