Join Dr. Matthias J. Becker as he examines how social media platforms are reshaping the boundaries between free speech and hate speech — and how these shifts are affecting democratic culture, social cohesion, and public life in today’s polarized digital societies.
If you write and need a place to read your work in front of a group of friendly, non-threatening fellow writers, this is the place for you! We meet in […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
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 […]
Want more out of your iPad? Let’s paint! This class is designed for participants who are comfortable using an iPad and would like to expand their creative skills through digital painting.
Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation as we read 'Most Ardently Yours' by Freya Sampson.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day with an artist talk with environmental activist kHyal. Her exhibit 'Signs of the Times' will be on display April 8 through May 31.
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 […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, independent reading and more. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
New and emerging walkers and their adult join us to participate in rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. No registration is 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.
