Library Closed: New Year's Day
Library Closed: New Year's Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, for New Year's Day, opening at 9 am as scheduled on Tuesday, January 2.
The Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, for New Year's Day, opening at 9 am as scheduled on Tuesday, January 2.
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you can simply share your titles or just come […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
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 […]
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 […]
No meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Tell a Yarn... will resume meeting on December 27, 2023, with a NEW BOOK. 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 December 27, […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
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. […]
Join us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
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 […]
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Kids celebrate WestportREADS by honoring the works of great artists: Saturday, January 6 – Leonardo da Vinci & Mona Lisa Portraits Saturday, January 13 – Albrecht Dürer’s Animal Sketches Saturday, […]
Register Here Live Stream Join us for a multi-generational event featuring world junior champion and Westporter Vivek Kanthan. Vivek entered kart racing just four years ago and, at the age […]
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
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 […]
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. […]
No meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Tell a Yarn... will resume meeting on December 27, 2023, with a NEW BOOK. 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 December 27, […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
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 well-being, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
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 […]
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
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. Pleas note: This is […]
What Is Essential: Separating the Essential from the Noise: Join marketing expert, philanthropist, and musician Rob Fried for a workshop that lays out a process by which we examine our values, plans and next steps to see whether they are aligned or not, and provides tools for refocusing on what is most important to us.
Using a NASA designed kit, explore our place and how the Sun and Moon impact our planet. Register for your grade online,
Register Here In partnership with StartUp Westport, The Westport Library is honored to host Westporter Dan Bikel, a key member of the AI community at Meta. A meet-and-greet cocktail reception begins at 6:30 pm. Program begins at 7 pm. Bikel has worked as a natural language processing researcher at BBN Technologies, IBM Research, LinkedIn, and Google […]
Watch The Duke, about an art heist that changes a couple's lives as part of WestportREADS 2024! In 1961, 60-year-old Kempton Bunton stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
Tickets Here Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez will serve up their soul Winter Dance Party in the Trefz Forum at The Westport Library/Verso Studios on Saturday, January 13. Doors open […]
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Kids celebrate WestportREADS by honoring the works of great artists: Saturday, January 6 – Leonardo da Vinci & Mona Lisa Portraits Saturday, January 13 – Albrecht Dürer’s Animal Sketches Saturday, […]
Register Here Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the longtime speechwriter and confidant of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be the guest of honor at Westport’s 18th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Award-winning news anchor Craig Melvin will serve as the moderator for the conversation, with acclaimed novelist and King in the Wilderness […]
Enjoy the holiday! Martin Luther King, Jr The Civil Rights Movement African American History Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Discuss this year's WestportREADS selection, The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel. Wonder at the true-crime tale of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole, never for money, but for personal treasure and adoration. Finkel told Esquire, "Working on this book changed the way I experience museums and commune with a work of art. […]
Note: The meeting on Tuesday, January 16, will be Zoom only due to the inclement weather. If you write and need a place to read your work in front of […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
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 […]
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. […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult.
Reception: 6-7 pm in the Sheffer Gallery Lecture by members of The Westport Astronomical Society: 7-8 pm in the Trefz Forum Discover the wonders that lie just beyond your backyard in How Beautiful, the Universe — an extraordinary art exhibition featuring more than 25 captivating works by members of the Westport Astronomical Society (WAS). Embark on a cosmic journey […]
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 December 27, we will start reading The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Yarn Circlers get a chance to hear our WestportREADS 2024 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
Register Here This Verso University four-part course is a concise exploration to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of ChatGPT and AI. From basic operations and ethical considerations to advanced applications and future trends, this course provides a well-rounded understanding of ChatGPT's capabilities and potential in an engaging and interactive format. The class will meet from […]
Buy Tickets Now! Join us on Thursday, January 18, at 7 pm in The Westport Library’s Trefz Forum for the SHORT CUTS Film Festival’s final installment of international narrative short films, curated from the 2023 prestigious Tribeca Film Festival (TFF.) Screenings include: TFF's Best Narrative Film, winner Chat Mort (Dead Cat) (Canada), a humorous look at […]
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
Using a NASA designed kit, explore our place and how the Sun and Moon impact our planet. Register for your grade online,
Learn about a real art mystery in the 2021 documentary The Lost Leonardo as part of WestportREADS 2024. The Lost Leonardo is the inside story behind the Salvator Mundi, the most expensive painting ever sold at $450 million. From the moment the painting is bought for $1,175 at a shady New Orleans auction house, and […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
Join us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
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 […]
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Kids celebrate WestportREADS by honoring the works of great artists: Saturday, January 6 – Leonardo da Vinci & Mona Lisa Portraits Saturday, January 13 – Albrecht Dürer’s Animal Sketches Saturday, January 20 – Georgia O’Keefe’s Landscapes Saturday, January 27 – Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers No registration required. The WestportREADS 2024 selection is The Art Thief […]
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, at 7 pm. Register Here. The Westport Library and Walrus Alley partner to host a discussion of The Art Thief, this year’s WestportREADS selection. Join members of the community to talk about Michael Finkel’s book about love, crime and a dangerous obsession. The world’s most prolific […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
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 […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult.
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. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance.
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Register Here This Verso University four-part course is a concise exploration to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of ChatGPT and AI. From basic operations and ethical considerations to advanced applications and future trends, this course provides a well-rounded understanding of ChatGPT's capabilities and potential in an engaging and interactive format. The class will meet from […]
Register Here Join us for a screening of the provocative documentary, WHAAM! BLAM! Roy Lichtenstein and the Art of Appropriation, followed by a talkback with the film's director, James Hussey, as well as producer/editor Tory Jadow. Was Roy Lichtenstein a great artist, a thief, or both? This is the question addressed by this feature documentary. […]
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
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.
Using a NASA designed kit, explore our place and how the Sun and Moon impact our planet. Register for your grade online,
Register Here Michael Finkel, author of the 2024 WestportREADS selection, The Art Thief, joins us live in the Trefz Forum to talk about his book with Ive Covaci, chair of WestPAC. Hear about the true-crime tale of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole, never for money, but for personal treasure and […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
Have fun while learning local history! Come and reenact the Battle of Ridgefield using hand painted miniature toy soldiers and scratch-built terrain of the area.
Purchase Tickets Here! Join us for a special Saturday evening dinner and cooking demonstration by chef and actor Craig Geraghty. Craig will show you how he prepares his signature lobster rolls and he’ll tell stories about his career and life. Tickets are $200 per couple. Single tickets are also available for $100. Geraghty and his […]
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Kids celebrate WestportREADS by honoring the works of great artists: Saturday, January 6 – Leonardo da Vinci & Mona Lisa Portraits Saturday, January 13 – Albrecht Dürer’s Animal Sketches Saturday, […]
Register Here Podcasts have become a vital part of our media and storytelling landscape. It seems like everyone's got a favorite — or has created one — or wants to […]
Join us for lots of movement, nursery rhymes, and a story! For children birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 210 on the Library's upper level. Please contact […]
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.
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help the Westport Library better serve teens!
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 […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
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 […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult.
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 […]
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.
In this hands-on Verso University workshop, participants will learn the basics of video and audio editing with the industry-standard Adobe Premiere Pro software. The workshop is taught by Emmy nominated filmmaker and artist, Julia Roth, also a two-time finalist for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and currently a professor of Communication Arts at Norwalk Community College.
In celebration of Verso University's exploration of the CT Art Trail, join us on January 31 at 11 am for a presentation from the Yale University Art Gallery. The talk will focus on the exhibit "Munch/Kirchner: Anxiety and Expression" by Freyda Spira, the Gallery's Robert L. Solley Curator of Prints and Drawings.
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 […]
Award-winning sculptor Lucy M. Krupenye, whose Zen Meditations will be on display at the Library from January 12 through March 12, will be in conversation with Miggs Burroughs. There will be […]
Pages Through the Ages book discussion group plans to read THE ART THIEF in January 2024.
Register Here Join dating mindset coach Kerstin Rao for a lively hour discussion on dating strategies for the new year. We will focus on the inner work necessary to have a satisfying and, dare we say it, enjoyable (!) time seeking the right partner for you. Kerstin will start by sharing her own midlife dating […]
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 […]
Register Here This Verso University four-part course is a concise exploration to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of ChatGPT and AI. From basic operations and ethical considerations to advanced applications and future trends, this course provides a well-rounded understanding of ChatGPT's capabilities and potential in an engaging and interactive format. The class will meet from […]
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! Just drop in.
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 […]
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. […]
Join us each week as we learn about transportation in this interactive storytime for children ages three to five. Just drop in!
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 […]
On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. And once again this year, The Westport Library is up to the challenge. This Saturday, join the Westport Children's Library in the morning for Itty Bittys at […]
Register Here Westport's crossword puzzle contest is always fun! Enjoy a word-game filled afternoon with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor. Participants will strive to solve three puzzles during […]
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
