A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
Eight weeks of 2-day classes that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
Taught by certified teachers, each class will blend inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts with a focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, as students create a physical representation of their learning.
Music to Our Eyes & Piece by Piece are the two parts of a Library-wide art installation, created by the Artist Collective of Westport. The artwork will be presented in all three of the Library’s gallery spaces. These exhibits coincide with VersoFest 2023. The juxtaposition of these exhibits with the festival offers attendees an opportunity […]
If it’s late April, it must be … time for Halloween! That’s right, we are HALFWAY to October 31, so let’s celebrate with some spooky books by Library-favorite middle-grade authors […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for grades 2 - 8 for drop-in tutoring. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
Book Chat is becoming Books & Bites! That's right, our popular book chat program is getting a new name for 2023! Books and Bites will remain similar in structure to the Book Chat program but will now include more reading recommendations, and from time to time, guests who will share and recommend their top titles. […]
An insightful and profound series of classes on literature from the Westport Library’s newly launched Verso University, a year-round offering of high-level classes, workshops, and lectures designed for lifelong learning. […]
The Common Ground Initiative is The Westport Library’s new forum for public discourse on topical issues of importance to the community. In case you missed the event, you may watch the recorded program here. The aim of the initiative is to host a positive, productive conversation on how we: work together to move forward as […]
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 […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2-8. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for four 45-minute virtual classes (Thursdays, May 8, 11, 18, and 25), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2 - 5. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
Join us again this spring for our semi-annual fundraiser featuring thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Join us the Ready Readers as we explore the Wonderful World of Color in this interactive storytime for ages 3 to 5!
Join us again this spring for our semi-annual fundraiser featuring thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and classics; fiction, mystery, and SciFi and fantasy; graphic novels and manga; art, photography, history, math, science, psychology, religion, biography, business, cooking, gardening, performing arts, travel, […]
Join us again this spring for our semi-annual fundraiser featuring thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and classics; fiction, mystery, and SciFi and fantasy; graphic novels and manga; art, photography, history, math, science, psychology, religion, biography, business, cooking, gardening, performing arts, travel, […]
Join us again this spring for our semi-annual fundraiser featuring thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for grades 2 - 8 for drop-in tutoring. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
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 […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2-8. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
This event will feature a short panel presentation on post-high school options such as the military, community college and vocational school. Following the presentation, students and families will be able to meet and talk with the panelists as well as with local graduates of some of these programs.
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Come to the Volunteer Expo! It's one-stop shopping for volunteer opportunities.
The Westport Library and Pause + Purpose invite the public to "Self-Checkout," a monthly event series that explores the “why” and “how” of mindfulness through the inner “self." Science shows that practicing meditation just a few minutes every day can improve mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
In the spring of 1776, Abigail Smith Adams warned her husband John of a “Ladies’ rebellion” (“we will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation”) if women’s concerns were not recognized at the nation’s founding. The future U.S. president mocked his wife and dismissed her pleas. But […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
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 […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for four 45-minute virtual classes (Thursdays, May 8, 11, 18, and 25), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the four weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each […]
Have you ever wondered what happens at the end of life? How to arrange care for a loved one or yourself? Join us for a panel discussion where speakers will discuss what dying can look like, how to have important conversations, an overview of palliative care and hospice, and where these services are provided. Click […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay.
Have fun and be creative as you choose from a variety of LED light projects to make and enjoy! Sign up online for your grade.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2 - 5. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
On view in the Sheffer Gallery from May 12 to August 8 is a collection of works by Nancy Moore called Women Telling Stories. There will be a reception and artist talk, with Miggs Burroughs, on Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 pm. With a background as a book editor, Nancy has internalized the […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Join us the Ready Readers as we explore the Wonderful World of Color in this interactive storytime for ages 3 to 5!
On view in the Jesup Gallery from May 13 to August 8, is an exhibit celebrating the art of the album with a display related to the Chicago Blues. This exhibit features album covers of some of the original blues musicians who made their way to Chicago and changed the face and sound of American […]
From May 13 to August 8, Three Seasons, an exhibit of paintings by Charles Douthat, are on view in the South Gallery. Charles Douthat is a poet, retired litigator, and visual artist. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, Charles is a self-taught painter who works within the traditions of abstract expressionism […]
Join the Staples High School IDEA — Inclusion and Diversity through Education and Awareness — club as it hosts story times to foster respect and empathy. For ages 4 to 6.
“For those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a time machine. When it comes to honoring Johnny Cash, JF4 walks the line.” TICKET INFO HERE In case you missed the event, you may watch the recorded program here. Johnny Folsom 4: From A […]
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPI Westport and The Westport Library are proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers! and A Duet for Home, Karina Yan Glaser. PLEASE REGISTER HERE In this all ages event, Karina will present "What Do You Need to be a Writer?" […]
Problem-Solving is making a decision, accomplishing an objective, working towards a goal, dealing with a dilemma, and solving a problem. Most of us are interested in learning more about how to improve our problem-solving skills. With this new course, brought to you by the Library's Verso University lifelong learning initiative, we invite you to join […]
Celebrate the book launch of Covid Chronicles, the compiled diaries of The Westport Library Advanced Writing class coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be readings from participating authors and […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for grades 2 - 8 for drop-in tutoring. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
An insightful and profound series of classes on literature from the Westport Library’s newly launched Verso University, a year-round offering of high-level classes, workshops, and lectures designed for lifelong learning. This series of four classes are presented by Dr. Mark Schenker, senior associate dean, Yale College, and dean of academic affairs and a renowned lecturer […]
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 […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2-8. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
In this panel, representatives from a range of colleges will share valuable advice regarding the college search and application process, what colleges look for, and managing the evolving dynamics of college admission. We hope you are able to join us for this engaging and informative event!
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
Join us for Anyone Can Use: Ancestry Database on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 am in Brooks Place to learn how to research your family history. Ancestry is the largest online genealogy database in the world, with billions of records in census data, vital records, immigration records, military records, directories, photos, and more. Join our […]
Take a break from your keyboard or quill and get energized! Come to the Library to meet other area writers on the third Wednesday of each month. Tell us what you're working on, get some feedback, come to congratulate or commiserate, exchange tips, brag, and compare notes. We try to keep you updated with places […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
Join us and learn basic words in American Sign Language in a fun and relaxed setting with the Staples ASL club. We’ll learn through direct instruction, interactive video, and lots of time to practice.
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 […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for four 45-minute virtual classes (Thursdays, May 8, 11, 18, and 25), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the four weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each […]
Have fun and be creative as you choose from a variety of LED light projects to make and enjoy! Sign up online for your grade.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2 - 5. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
“There is a mystery about Willy. When you get it, it’s atomic. It’s huge.” – Peter Wolf, J. Geils Band The Westport Library launches the Lundberg Family Foundation Masters Film Series, in the Trefz Forum, on Friday evening, May 19, with a dynamic documentary, Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille, fresh from a […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2023 keynote addressee Junauda Petrus is back in town for a special pop-up family storytime reading of her children's book, Can We Please Give […]
The Westport Writers’ Workshop will hold their Second Annual Pitch & Publish Conference at The Westport Library, featuring Courtney Maum as the keystone speaker, Maum is the author of Year of The Horses, Before and After the Book Deal, and Touch, among others. The conference will include three panels, “Ask The Agent, “The Road To […]
Join us for an exceptional concert of gifted young artists as they perform as soloists with a professional orchestra! One of our most exciting concerts of the year, the concerto and aria concerts features an array of soloists at every age. Join us at The Westport Library. Admission is free and open to the public. […]
Problem-Solving is making a decision, accomplishing an objective, working towards a goal, dealing with a dilemma, and solving a problem. Most of us are interested in learning more about how […]
The Y's Men of Westport/Weston welcome back David Pogue to The Westport Library! David will present Artificial Intelligence Gets Real and then answer audience questions. In case you missed the […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for grades 2 - 8 for drop-in tutoring. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
In a fun, supportive environment, learn how to develop a resume that reflects your strengths and achievements and focuses on your value in order to land critical interviews. This session […]
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. […]
Due to inclement weather, the first event in this series was postponed from March 14 to March 22, pushing Part II from March 22 to April 17. As such, we […]
This panel will feature experts on various aspects of the college transition as well as a Staples graduate currently in college, and a Staples parent who has effectively navigated this transition before with her own children. We hope you will join us in exploring this exciting and important life transition.
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 […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2-8. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
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 […]
Join us and learn basic words in American Sign Language in a fun and relaxed setting with the Staples ASL club. We’ll learn through direct instruction, interactive video, and lots of time to practice.
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, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
This vital discussion of democracy is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Westport in partnership with The Case Method Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It will give attendees the opportunity to participate in the same classroom experience enjoyed by students at Staples High School. The audience will take part in an engaging discussion that will explore […]
Signing Basics is coming to The Westport Library! Join us for four 45-minute virtual classes (Thursdays, May 8, 11, 18, and 25), taught by a live sign language instructor! Over the course of the four weeks, you will learn how to sign words and basic phrases. In addition, you will learn new vocabulary at each […]
Learn more about the unjust incarceration of Bobby, a boy from New Haven who was wrongly convicted of a murder in 2006 from Nicholas Dawidoff and his book, The Other Side of Prospect: A Story of Violence, Injustice, and the American City. He will be in conversation with Althea Seaborn. Please let us know if you'll […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay.
Have fun and be creative as you choose from a variety of LED light projects to make and enjoy! Sign up online for your grade.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s library for drop-in tutoring for grades 2 - 5. Bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every Friday from 11 am-12 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language Foreign Language Library Collections A to […]
The first Literary Landmark in Westport will be awarded Saturday, May 27, honoring Lawrence Langner at the historic site of the Westport Country Playhouse, founded by Langner and his wife, Armina Marshall, in 1931. The Literary Landmark program, which celebrates important writers and "encourages the dedication of historic literary sites," is affiliated with United For […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help the Westport Library better serve teens!
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 […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Pages Through the Ages is a book discussion group focused on both historical non-fiction and fiction. This month the group will discuss And There Was Light by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
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 […]
Join us and learn basic words in American Sign Language in a fun and relaxed setting with the Staples ASL club. We’ll learn through direct instruction, interactive video, and lots of time to practice.
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, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
Come read with us: June 1 - August 31 Heyo, Readers! It is SUMMER READING CHALLENGE time! Cue the music and the fireworks for year 7! If you have participated in the past, welcome back-- the rules are all the same. If this is your first time joining us, we're thrilled to have you, and we've got […]
Join Summer Reading : Imagine Your Summer to earn prizes and help decorate the library. Read anything, anywhere. Signup online starting June 1.
In this public lecture delivered in the Library's Trefz Forum, Roosevelt Institute Director of Climate Policy Rhiana Gunn-Wright will explore the interconnections between environmental and racial justice and discuss how […]
Come enjoy an evening of laughs and surprises featuring local improv comedy team Fairfield of Dreams! The show is made up right on the spot, based on audience suggestions. It's a guaranteed good time at the Library! Westport musicians Suzanne and Peter Propp will be entertaining the crowd before the show and during intermission! This […]
The Westport library is launching our Pro Links Networking group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. These groups are designed to offer members the chance to learn new skills and connect with others who share similar goals and challenges. […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every […]
Join the Staples High School IDEA — Inclusion and Diversity through Education and Awareness — club as it hosts story times to foster respect and empathy. For ages 4 to 6.
The beautiful, bright yellow, limited edition vinyl LP of Verso Records, Volume One has arrived — and it’s time to celebrate the artists, conspirators, and community that has brought forth the first vinyl record ever to be recorded, produced, and released by a public library. Join us on Saturday, June 3, as we celebrate the […]
