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.
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, bouncing, fingerplays, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
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 […]
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.
The 2025 State of the Town address with First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein will be held at The Westport Library and livestreamed.
Register Here In anticipation of the Big Game (Super Bowl LIX), The Westport Library welcomes best-selling author Jeff Benedict to talk football and discuss his definitive book on the New England Patriots, The Dynasty. This conversation will have something for every football fan, with Benedict discussing the inner workings of one of the great dynasties in […]
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors […]
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 […]
The Westport Library and Walrus Alley partner to host a discussion of 'In the Distance', this year’s WestportREADS selection.
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.
Build a foundation for strong leadership in this four-part course with tenured Harvard leadership scholar Barbara Kellerman.
Looking for answers? Let tarot be your guide in this four-week Verso University course led by tarot expert Maria Sofia Marmanides.
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, bouncing, fingerplays, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Join us for an informative session on securing funding for your nonprofit organization using Candid Foundation Center Database, led by Tracy Kaufman.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Celebrate abolitionist Harriet Tubman with author Jean Marie Wiesen and great-great-great grandniece of Tubman, Rita Daniels, as they speak on their new book, "Harriet Tubman: Military Scout and Tenacious Visionary."
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.
Brave the Oregon Trail as we watch the 2010 thriller "Meek’s Cutoff", as part of WestportREADS 2025!
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 open at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 with a cash bar available. Join us LIVE with resident SNL singing tour de force the Beehive Queen, as Ohlman and her extraordinary band Rebel Montez […]
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.
Kids and their families are invited to celebrate WestportREADS by joining us for a Western-themed craft event on Saturday, February 8. Pioneers and gold-rushers often used small draw-string pouches to store their precious gold and belongings. Make your own pouch to store your change, phone, jewelry, or any other trinkets you'd like! No registration required; […]
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!
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens!
Register Here Learn how to leverage technology and AI tools to streamline and enhance your job search. Web developer Mike Cronin will share tips and strategies to effectively use modern tech resources for finding the perfect job. Mike Cronin is a web developer and writer with over five years of experience in the EdTech space. […]
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 […]
Build a foundation for strong leadership in this four-part course with tenured Harvard leadership scholar Barbara Kellerman.
Looking for answers? Let tarot be your guide in this four-week Verso University course led by tarot expert Maria Sofia Marmanides.
Join us on February 12 for an artist reception and conversation with Nina Bentley, Susan Fehlinger, Jean Krasno, and Miggs Boroughs.
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, bouncing, fingerplays, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz comes to The Westport Library for a keynote conversation on the 2025 WestportREADS selection, "In the Distance", Diaz's 2017 Pulitzer Prize-nominated debut novel.
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors […]
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 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 PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
Career Development Training will be canceled for Tuesday, February 18, and will reconvene the following week. Thank you for understanding! Learn the art of salary negotiation in this interactive workshop! Discover the key strategies and techniques to confidently negotiate for a better salary, benefits, and job conditions; and gain insights on how to assess your […]
Come join us for two days of hands-on science experiments: chemistry, electricity, and physics for fun! Register online for your grade for this multiday program.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Come join us for two days of hands-on science experiments: chemistry, electricity, and physics for fun! Register online for your grade for this multiday program.
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 […]
Build a foundation for strong leadership in this four-part course with tenured Harvard leadership scholar Barbara Kellerman.
Looking for answers? Let tarot be your guide in this four-week Verso University course led by tarot expert Maria Sofia Marmanides.
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.
Come join us for two days of hands-on science experiments: chemistry, electricity, and physics for fun! Register online for your grade for this multiday program.
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, bouncing, fingerplays, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
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.
Join Science Heroes for science fun facts and stories! Designed for elementary age kids with an adult, but families are welcome. Register online.
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 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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors […]
Register Here Networking is often misunderstood as merely exchanging business cards or making cold calls. In this workshop, we’ll explore the true meaning of networking: building authentic, lasting relationships that can mutually benefit both parties. We’ll discuss effective strategies for connecting with others, how to leverage your existing network, and what to avoid when forming […]
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 […]
Build a foundation for strong leadership in this four-part course with tenured Harvard leadership scholar Barbara Kellerman.
Looking for answers? Let tarot be your guide in this four-week Verso University course led by tarot expert Maria Sofia Marmanides.
Join us for a special screening of "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause", a groundbreaking documentary film that explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives.
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, bouncing, fingerplays, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
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.
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in homework help. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors […]
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.
Get inspired on this guided tour of MoCA CT’s art exhibit 'ON FIRE: Energy, Climate, Infrastructure' with curator Ive Covaci.
Borrow and annotate any book with an Anonymous Book Club flyer on the front cover — and return it to the Library so other readers can see your thoughts!
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.
