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 create one! But how should you go about creating one? In this course, we'll explore how to use the principles and practices of design thinking […]
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 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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
Register Here The State of the Town address with First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein will be held at the Library and livestreamed. Click here […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 productive relaxation! On January 31, we will start reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes. Yarn circlers will get a chance to hear this hilarious addition […]
Register Here From Egyptian tombs to Mesopotamian palaces and Mexican pyramids, art has been stolen from its original owners and contexts for reasons including personal gain, use as war trophies, […]
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.
Register Here Join us for Anyone Can Use Google Drive on February 7 at 11 am in Brooks Place. In this class we will go through the steps to create and successfully operate a Google Drive Account. We will show you how to access all the offerings such as docs, sheets, slides, and more. You […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Here Join us for a deep dive into French Wine Knowledge from certified sommelier Barbie Messa. This class will meet on Thursdays, February 8-29, from 2 to 3 pm, […]
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.
Expand your art heist knowledge and watch Pierce Brosnan try to outwit Rene Russo in the 1999 thriller hit, The Thomas Crown Affair, as part of WestportREADS 2024. Self-made billionaire Thomas Crown is bored of being able to buy everything he desires. Being irresistible to women, he also does not feel any challenge in that […]
Buy Tickets Now! Q&A Live Stream Talking Heads are coming to the Library for a screening of the newly remastered film about the band, Stop Making Sense. Following the screening, Talking Heads founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Tina Weymouth and Chris Frántz will be live onstage for a talkback with Verso […]
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 […]
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!
Sherry Winston and her band’s music is diverse and progressive, with compositions from Jazz Masters pianist Horace Silver, saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, pop icon Stevie Wonder, and Grammy Award and Platinum […]
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 […]
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 us for an artist reception with Terry Tannen, whose Awakenings is on display in the Jesup Gallery, January 12 to March 12. Tannen was born and raised in Connecticut. After […]
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 […]
Note: Due to the snow on February 13, this class will now start February 20 and run until March 12. Register Here Even though the last film he made came out nearly 50 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock's works continue to be major influences on contemporary filmmakers and not only entertain new generations of audiences but […]
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. […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult.
Register Here Spend Valentine’s Day at the Library! Melissa Newman (Head Over Heels) and Foster Hirsch (Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties) will talk about their new books in […]
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 January 31, we will start reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes. Yarn circlers will get a chance to hear this hilarious addition […]
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.
Join us at the Children's Library this Valentine's Day and make your own heart envelopes. 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 […]
Register Here Join us for a deep dive into French Wine Knowledge from certified sommelier Barbie Messa. This class will meet on Thursdays, February 8-29, from 2 to 3 pm, […]
You've read the book and heard from the author, now you can discuss this year's WestportREADS selection, The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, with other members of the community. 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 […]
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 […]
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!
Join us for the high-energy family show, Bring the Hoopla full of comedy and hoop dances! Just drop in.
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Summit Educational Group and The Westport Library are pleased to offer free in-person practice tests for the SAT and ACT. All students will receive a detailed score report.
Join us to learn activities you can use throughout your child's final year of preschool to enhance their readiness to read. Register online for children entering K in Fall 2024.
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 […]
Learn AI fundamentals and it's wide ranging used through game creation. Register online for Grade 6-9.
Register Here Even though the last film he made came out nearly 50 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock's works continue to be major influences on contemporary filmmakers and not only entertain […]
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 person and on Zoom from 7 to 8:45 pm on the third Tuesday of every month in a casual open mic format. We welcome fiction, […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, dancing, and a story. Just drop in!
Discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz. TRUST engages the reader in a quest for the truth while confronting the deceptions that often live at the heart of personal relationships, the reality-warping force […]
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 […]
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 January 31, we will start reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes. Yarn circlers will get a chance to hear this hilarious addition […]
Learn AI fundamentals and it's wide ranging used through game creation. Register online for Grade 6-9.
Have fun fostering design and engineering fundamentals as we create cardboard carnival arcade games during school break. Register online for your grade.
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.
Register Here Interested in learning a new language or advancing your mastery of one? Join us on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11 am in Brooks Place and find out how you can use Pronunciator, the world’s most comprehensive online language learning service, to achieve your goals. Select from more than 164 languages to learn […]
Register Here Join us for a deep dive into French Wine Knowledge from certified sommelier Barbie Messa. This class will meet on Thursdays, February 8-29, from 2 to 3 pm, […]
Learn AI fundamentals and it's wide ranging used through game creation. Register online for Grade 6-9.
Have fun fostering design and engineering fundamentals as we create cardboard carnival arcade games during school break. Register online for your grade.
Children birth to three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a story! Just drop in.
Have fun fostering design and engineering fundamentals as we create cardboard carnival arcade games during school break. Register online for your grade.
Learn AI fundamentals and it's wide ranging used through game creation. Register online for Grade 6-9.
Have fun fostering design and engineering fundamentals as we create cardboard carnival arcade games during school break. Register online for your grade.
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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Register Here Even though the last film he made came out nearly 50 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock's works continue to be major influences on contemporary filmmakers and not only entertain […]
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
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 […]
Join us on February 28 for the second* Verso University exploration of the CT Art Trail with the Yale University Art Gallery. The talk, by John Stuart Gordon, the Benjamin Attmore Hewitt Curator of American Decorative Arts, will focus on the exhibit Sheila Levrant de Bretteville: Community, Activism, and Design, on view from February 16 through June 23, 2024.
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 […]
Register Here In case you missed the event, you may watch the recorded program here. Join us for a very special screening of the brand new, feature-length documentary from Improbable […]
Pages Through the Ages is a book discussion group focused on both historical nonfiction and fiction. This month the group will discuss David Grann's The Wager. The Wager is a mesmerizing […]
Children ages birth to 3 years old with an adult. Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. 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 self-directed. If you are interested […]
Register Here Join us for a deep dive into French Wine Knowledge from certified sommelier Barbie Messa. This class will meet on Thursdays, February 8-29, from 2 to 3 pm, […]
Register Here In case you missed the event, you may watch the recorded program here. In partnership with StartUp Westport and The Westport 10, and in celebration of Black History […]
This Verso University workshop, taught by award-winning Post Sound / Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, and Music Director Justin Matley, is for budding filmmakers or hobbyists trying to get their sound to the next level, using industry standard Adobe Premiere Pro software.
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. Please note: This is […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Children ages 3 to 5 can join us each week as we learn about zoo animals and do a craft. Just drop in!
Join us on Saturday morning for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. Just drop in!
Join us to learn activities you can use throughout your child's final year of preschool to enhance their readiness to read. Register online for children entering K in Fall 2024.
