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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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.
Join us for 'Resonating Earth', a live piano performance by Carolyn Enger alongside her film’s ambient soundscape — a poignant response to climate crisis.
Learn more about Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts with NoCo co-founder Ricky Lee Loftus and Westport Arts Advisory Committee co-chair Nancy Diamond.
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 […]
Pro hockey players from the Bridgeport Islanders will be visiting the library to host a storytime ! All ages welcome!
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 […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
The Westport Library welcomes author Carl Zimmer for a lecture on his groundbreaking new book, 'Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe.'
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.
Express yourself creatively in a supportive environment in this interactive three-part course devoted to writing and making heartfelt handmade cards.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Registration for this session will begin on February 12, 2025. Join Morningstar representative Emily Thoms on March 5 at 11 am in Brooks Place for an illuminating session on Morningstar Investing Center, a powerful library database designed to transform your investment journey. This comprehensive tool provides access to an extensive array of resources, including over […]
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.
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
Register Here Watch Livestream The Malloy Lecture in the Arts is transforming into the Malloy Fund for the Arts. Please join us for a remarkable evening of conversation and storytelling as some of Westport’s most beloved and influential artists reflect on how this town has shaped generations of creatives — and help us launch this exciting […]
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 […]
Join us in the Komansky Room as we build and race different types of planes and rockets! Learn the principals of flight and experiment with different materials, design, and propulsion systems. Register for your grade 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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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 […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
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 […]
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 […]
Express yourself creatively in a supportive environment in this interactive three-part course devoted to writing and making heartfelt handmade cards.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, 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 […]
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 […]
Learn the fundamentals of Sogetsu Ikebana, or the art of Japanese flower arrangement, with accomplished Sogetsu Ikebana artist Shizue Pleasanton.
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 […]
Ensure college readiness in this webinar with Ted Donahue, Associate Director for Accessibility Services at Southern Connecticut State University, who will help prepare students with disabilities for a successful college transition.
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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.
In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, join a community of storytellers and listeners at the Library one Sunday afternoon each month! Facilitated by ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering will allow storytellers to share true tales on a chosen theme (five minutes each), preferably with no notes. Come to share or to listen! Who knows, you may be […]
The Hudson Arts Ensemble presents a program with trumpet and piano, featuring all French composers including Debussy, Faure, Ravel, and more!
Build and program LEGO WeDo robots! This program is for children in second grade and is free to attend. Register online.
Build and program Advanced LEGO WeDo Robots! Register online for Grades 3 - 5.
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 PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
The Westport Library will offer both online and in-person tutorials for the Libby App from March 18 to March 21, 3-4 pm.
Register Here Join us for Platform to Employment (P2E) with communications marketer Anne Leskow. This program begins by addressing the social, emotional, and skill deficiencies caused by long-term unemployment. Thereafter, P2E helps participants find open positions at local companies for a trial work experience, with their salaries funded by The WorkPlace. This is a paid […]
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 […]
Express yourself creatively in a supportive environment in this interactive three-part course devoted to writing and making heartfelt handmade cards.
The Westport Library will offer both online and in-person tutorials for the Libby App from March 18 to March 21, 3-4 pm.
Join us for the release of chef Alison Milwe Grace's first cookbook, Savor: Recipes to Celebrate. Savor is a carefully curated collection of favorite recipes, themed classes, and menus for enthusiastic home cooks to create festive gatherings for friends and family. Milwe Grace grew up in Westport, Connecticut where she began her lifelong love affair […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Registration for this session will begin on February 26, 2025. Join us for our Anyone Can Use Libby class on March 19 at 11 am in Brooks Place, where you'll discover how to unlock the full potential of Libby! This interactive session is designed for library patrons of all ages and experience levels. Learn how […]
Learn the fundamentals of Sogetsu Ikebana, or the art of Japanese flower arrangement, with accomplished Sogetsu Ikebana artist Shizue Pleasanton.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
The Westport Library will offer both online and in-person tutorials for the Libby App from March 18 to March 21, 3-4 pm.
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 will offer both online and in-person tutorials for the Libby App from March 18 to March 21, 3-4 pm.
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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.
Bring a stuffed friend to the Library to join in on fun and crafts — then leave your stuffie at the Library overnight for a secret toys-only sleepover!
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.
Pitch & Publish by Westport Writers’ Workshop is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a literary agent or looking to meet and be inspired by authors, agents, and editors.
Bring a stuffed friend to the Library to join in on fun and crafts — then leave your stuffie at the Library overnight for a secret toys-only sleepover!
Meet your elected officials at The Westport Library, including members of Westport's RTM, Board of Education, Board of Finance, and the League of Women Voters.
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 Student athletes are invited to learn about college athlete recruitment processes from experts who will provide a wealth of knowledge and advice about NCAA eligibility, recruiting and application timelines, choosing the right school academically and athletically, and what to expect as a college student-athlete. There will also be a Q&A session with current […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Register Here Learn how to effectively answer the common yet tricky "Tell me about yourself" question during job interviews. This workshop will provide you with strategies and frameworks to craft a concise, impactful response that highlights your experience, skills, and goals. These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer […]
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn the fundamentals of Sogetsu Ikebana, or the art of Japanese flower arrangement, with accomplished Sogetsu Ikebana artist Shizue Pleasanton.
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 […]
Join us in the Komansky Room as we build and race different types of planes and rockets! Learn the principals of flight and experiment with different materials, design, and propulsion systems. Register for your grade 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 […]
Delayed Opening: Library opening to all patrons at 12 pm
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.
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8 presents a performance with students from Staples, Wilton, and Greenwich high schools.
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 […]
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Children ages birth to three with an adult can join us for nursery rhymes, songs, play, and a book. No registration is required, though space is limited.
Registration for this session will begin on March 12, 2025. Ready to ditch cable TV? Join us for Anyone Can Cut the Cord to Cable on April 2 at 11 am in Brooks Place. This one-hour class will explore the many streaming services and devices available as cable alternatives. Learn about your options to make […]
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 […]
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 […]
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Buy Tickets: $45 VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters. Patti Smith, the acclaimed singer/songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and National Book […]
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 Library will be closed to the general public on Friday, April 4, opening to VersoFest concert ticketholders at 6 pm. Throughout the day, however, the Library will be offering phone services, hold pickups, and materials management. And our digital library remains open 24/7.
Immerse yourself in this guided tour of Fairfield University Art Museum’s 'Dawn & Dusk: Tonalism in Connecticut' Exhibit with art historian Ive Covaci.
Buy Tickets!: $100 The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event. Doors open at 7 pm (no […]
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 […]
Kick off VersoFest 2025 weekend with a bang! Celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
As part of VersoFest 2025, explore basic graffiti techniques and hand-lettering skills in this fun, hands-on workshop led by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
The Library will be closed to the general public in the morning, though open to anyone who wants to join us for our VersoFest 2025 kickoff event. Throughout the morning, however, the Library will be offering phone services, hold pickups, and materials management. And our digital library remains open 24/7.
As part of VersoFest 2025, explore basic graffiti techniques and hand-lettering skills in this fun, hands-on workshop led by visionary artist 5iveFingaz!
Register Here: Free Join us for a special VersoFest panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen’s breakthrough 1975 album — a seminal work that is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock albums of the 20th century. The discussion will be hosted by Arlen Schumer, author, pop culture […]
Register Here: FREE Black Thought, lead emcee and founding member of The Roots, will headline Saturday afternoon at VersoFest 2025 alongside music industry executive, entrepreneur, and community leader June Archer. The event is free to attend. Copies of Black Thought’s 2023 memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, […]
