Rhythm and Rhyme
Rhythm and Rhyme
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.
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.
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 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 […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, best-selling 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 not a beginner class. The goal of the workshop is to foster a habit of writing, to briefly review the elements of good style, and […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
The Westport Library will be opening early on Sundays, January 5 & 12 exclusively for high school students preparing for midterm exams and projects.
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.
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 […]
Register Here Thinking of planning an international trip? Many people book international trips without knowing what the medical requirements and recommendations are for their itinerary. They may be surprised to learn what is entailed in preparing for that trip and the cost of travel medications and vaccines. A member of the Aspetuck Health District will […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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 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 […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult.
Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Course Dates: January 8, 15 & 22 Join artist and ephemera dealer Alesia DiFederico for a three-part workshop exploring the process of mixed media collage using authentic bits of history, inks, paints, and your imagination. Creating art is for everyone; the joy is in the doing! *Enroll in the first session to be registered for […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Join author Nikkya Hargrove in conversation on her searing and uplifting memoir, "Mama: A Queer Black Woman's Story of a Family Lost and Found."
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, plus a book. No registration is required, though 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 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 […]
Join wine educator and professional sommelier Barbie Messa for a four-part Italian wine tasting class that dives deeply into Italy’s rich wine traditions.
Register Here Course Dates: January 9, 16 & 23 Have you ever watched a TV show or movie and wondered, “How are the scripts written?” In this three-class series led by accomplished scriptwriter Gigi Rios New, we will explore the fundamental elements of storytelling for both the small and big screens, along with essential script […]
Join us on Thursday, January 9, for an artist reception for Jason Pritchard's "Westport Skies" and Christine Timmons' "Journeys in Collage", on display from December 14, 2024, through February 4, 2025.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Learn the basic of robotics and coding through Dash Robots — small mobile robots full of character and fun! Register online for your grade.
Students are invited to participate in The Westport Garden Club's 2025 Youth Poetry Contest! Entries due by January 10, 2025.
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
Join us in the Children's Library to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Both early and practiced readers are welcome!
The Westport Library will be opening early on Sundays, January 5 & 12 exclusively for high school students preparing for midterm exams and projects.
Register Here Live Stream Note to patrons: Registration for this event is currently at capacity, but there will be an in-person waitlist at the event. If you were not able to register but would like to attend, please arrive at the Library between 1:30 and 1:50 pm; we will seat those as availability allows. CNN […]
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.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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. No registration is required, though space is limited.
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 […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Join Mrs. Olson, a kindergarten teacher from Greens Farms Elementary School, for stories, songs, and fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Course Dates: January 8, 15 & 22 Join artist and ephemera dealer Alesia DiFederico for a three-part workshop exploring the process of mixed media collage using authentic bits of history, inks, paints, and your imagination. Creating art is for everyone; the joy is in the doing! *Enroll in the first session to be registered for […]
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, plus a book. No registration is required, though 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 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 […]
Visit The Westport Library to meet other writers and discuss your work, writer's block, tips for getting published, and get feedback.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
Join wine educator and professional sommelier Barbie Messa for a four-part Italian wine tasting class that dives deeply into Italy’s rich wine traditions.
Register Here Course Dates: January 9, 16 & 23 Have you ever watched a TV show or movie and wondered, “How are the scripts written?” In this three-class series led by accomplished scriptwriter Gigi Rios New, we will explore the fundamental elements of storytelling for both the small and big screens, along with essential script […]
This WestportREADS lecture led by U.S. historian Kris Klein Hernández contextualizes how the Swedish protagonist of Hernán Díaz's "In the Distance" finds himself in California.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Learn the basic of robotics and coding through Dash Robots — small mobile robots full of character and fun! Register online for your grade.
Come along for the ride on the Oregon Trail and join us for a screening of the 2019 drama "First Cow" as part of WestportREADS 2025!
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
Register Here for Waitlist Award-winning producer and Shondaland visionary Shonda Rhimes will be the guest of honor at Westport’s 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. She will be in conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, and filmmaker Trey Ellis. Registration for this event is currently full. Please click the button above to join the waitlist. […]
Enjoy the holiday! Martin Luther King, Jr The Civil Rights Movement African American History Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
Register Here Radical Acceptance is the practice of fully embracing your current situation without judgment. This workshop explores how you can use this concept to transform your job search by accepting setbacks, embracing failures, and focusing on perseverance. Learn how Radical Acceptance can help you maintain resilience and stay motivated throughout the job search process. […]
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Room 210 Join the group as we discuss The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret. We continue our discussion of the book, covering Parts 6-9. Please feel […]
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 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 […]
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Join Westport Poet Laureate Donna Disch for an in-depth exploration of Robert Frost's poetry in this Verso University class.
Course Dates: January 8, 15 & 22 Join artist and ephemera dealer Alesia DiFederico for a three-part workshop exploring the process of mixed media collage using authentic bits of history, inks, paints, and your imagination. Creating art is for everyone; the joy is in the doing! *Enroll in the first session to be registered for […]
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, plus a book. No registration is required, though 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 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 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 […]
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Join wine educator and professional sommelier Barbie Messa for a four-part Italian wine tasting class that dives deeply into Italy’s rich wine traditions.
Register Here Course Dates: January 9, 16 & 23 Have you ever watched a TV show or movie and wondered, “How are the scripts written?” In this three-class series led by accomplished scriptwriter Gigi Rios New, we will explore the fundamental elements of storytelling for both the small and big screens, along with essential script […]
Discuss this year's WestportREADS selection, 'In the Distance' by Hernan Diaz, with other members of the community.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Learn the basic of robotics and coding through Dash Robots — small mobile robots full of character and fun! Register online for your grade.
Watch the 1925 silent film "The Gold Rush" starring the iconic Charlie Chaplin, as part of WestportREADS 2025!
Note to patrons: Due to a burst water pipe at the Library, this event is being rescheduled for Friday, February 7, at 7 pm. Thanks for your understanding! Tickets Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez will once again ring in the new year by serving up their soul Winter Dance Party in the Trefz Forum. Doors […]
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Note to patrons: Due to a burst water pipe in the Library, the Pioneer Sewing Bee will be canceled for Saturday, January 25. Thank you for your understanding, and please come to our second scheduled Sewing Bee event on February 8. Kids and their families are invited to celebrate WestportREADS by joining us for a […]
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.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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 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 […]
Spend some time together in the afternoon with music, sharing, and books! For ages birth to three with an adult. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sessions are specifically intended to assist patrons with downloading digital collections and do […]
Join Mrs. Olson, a kindergarten teacher from Greens Farms Elementary School, for stories, songs, and fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us us for nursery rhymes, songs and play, plus a book. No registration is required, though 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 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 […]
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation!
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 […]
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 more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
Join wine educator and professional sommelier Barbie Messa for a four-part Italian wine tasting class that dives deeply into Italy’s rich wine traditions.
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, storytime, independent reading, and more! No registration is required, though space is limited.
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
The Westport Library's annual crossword puzzle contest is back — with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor!
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
