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VOCES8 Foundation High School Collaboration Concert
VOCES8 Foundation High School Collaboration Concert
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8 presents a performance with students from Staples, Wilton, and Greenwich high schools.
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 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.
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 Award winner, will open The Westport Library’s fourth annual music and media festival on April 3. Doors open at 6:15 pm. The talk begins at […]
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, […]
On April 6, SNL veterans Paul Shaffer and Christine Ohlman will deliver their unique mix of music, comedy, and entertainment to The Westport Library at VersoFest 2025.
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 These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your job search and career growth. Each week, we’ll offer a focused workshop on a specific career topic. These workshops cover various aspects of job searching, […]
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 […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
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!
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 […]
Join us on Thursday, April 10, for an artist reception for 5iveFingaz, whose art exhibits, including Visual Verses and an Interactive Community Participation Mural, will be on display in the Library's Sheffer, South, and Jesup Galleries from March 29 through June 1, as part of VersoFest 2025. The reception will run from 6 to 7 pm, […]
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.
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 local author Michaela MacColl as she reads from her first picture book, Lady of the Lines: How Maria Reiche Saved the Nazca by Sweeping the Desert. For the entire family.
This series will teach how to knit socks from the cuff down. Prerequisite skills include casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
Join PageTurner's for a discussion on the WestportREADS 2025 selection, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz.
Register Here These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your […]
Register Here The Westport Library welcomes best-selling thriller author David Baldacci to discuss his illustrious career and launch his newest book, Strangers in Time. Ticket prices include one copy of Strangers in Time: One seat with one copy of the book: $40 Two seats with one copy of the book: $50 One extra copy: $30 […]
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Children moving about on their own can join us for rhymes, play, and a story. No registration is required, but space is limited.
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but space is limited.
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
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 26. Are you a Mac user in a PC world? Or are you a PC user that just can’t figure out how to make the Mac work for you? In this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate the Windows AND Mac Operating systems. From the Windows […]
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Connect with your fellow writers and hone your craft with instructor Mary-Lou Weisman in this eight-week advanced memoir writing class.
Register Here: April 17 Library Screening In conjunction with our presenting partner ADL Connecticut and event partners Temple Israel, TCS, Chabad of Westport, the Fairfield Jewish Advocacy Coalition, the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County, Beth El Norwalk, and Temple Shalom Norwalk, please join us for a screening of the documentary film October 8, followed […]
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
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.
Build and transform paper in ways you never imagined — in crafts, science, and even magic! Register online for your grade.
Ticket + Book: $30 The Westport Library is thrilled to welcome Gang of Four vocalist and founding member Jon King to talk about his brand new memoir, To Hell with Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four, live in the Trefz Forum. King will be in conversation with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer […]
Buy Tickets: $55 Gang of Four, the pioneering band that served as one of the forerunners of the post-punk movement, mixing outspoken political messages with intense, percussive live sets, will kick off its farewell tour in The Westport Library’s Trefz Forum. Tickets for the concert, an extension of VersoFest 2025, are $55 and on sale […]
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 […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help The Westport Library better serve teens! In this meeting, we'll discuss ideas for summer programming at the Library.
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 These Tuesday sessions, organized and ran by Westport Library Career Coach Tarin Evans, offer a blend of career development workshops and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance your job search and career growth. Each week, we’ll offer a focused workshop on a specific career topic. These workshops cover various aspects of job searching, […]
Join us for The 2025 Westport Library Medical Series with Dr. Robert Altbaum, which will focus on the challenges and advancements in cancer treatment.
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 […]
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Protect yourself in the digital world with our FREE Cybersecurity Basics workshop. All attendees will be entered to win a Kindle Fire or Roku Stick!
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 […]
Fairfield County's Community Foundation In Conversation Series presents a panel discussion with Layla Zaidane, President & CEO of Future Caucus, the nation’s largest nonpartisan network of young lawmakers.
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.
Protect yourself in the digital world with our FREE Cybersecurity Basics workshop. All attendees will be entered to win a Kindle Fire or Roku Stick!
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 […]
Where do you begin with college prep, and what should your testing plan look like? Learn more in this College Admission Testing Presentation webinar presented by Summit Educational Group!
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 a National Poetry Month celebration featuring Westport's Poet Laureate Donna Disch and the finalists of Westport Garden Club's poetry contest!
Enjoy two monumental compositions, together in one special concert event! Featured artists include violinist Deborah Buck and pianist Orli Shaham.
Register Here TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 12th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest during a special ceremony held at […]
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 […]
Register Here Unsure if your background fits the job? You might be more qualified than you think! Leverage skills you already have in this workshop, where participants will receive practical […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Here Course Dates: Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13; 4-5 pm *Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. * Artificial Intelligence isn't just […]
New to Microsoft Excel or need a refresher? This beginner-friendly workshop on the Career Coach Bus is the perfect place to start!
New to Microsoft Excel or need a refresher? This beginner-friendly workshop on the Career Coach Bus is the perfect place to start!
How do you get started podcasting? Learn how to make your own podcast in this four-session Verso University course with Meg Dalton of CT Public Radio!
Register Here Startup Westport's Innovation in Sports event will explore the latest innovations transforming the business of sports. From emerging technologies in athlete performance and data analytics to groundbreaking advancements in fan engagement, sponsorships, and media, we’ll dive into how startups and industry leaders are reshaping the sports business landscape. Attendees will gain insights into […]
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.
Ahead of their 25th anniversary celebration, Read to Grow will have their Bookmobile stationed outside the Library, in the Jesup parking lot, giving away board books, picture books, and early readers from 3 to 5 pm. Perfect for the young readers amongst us, all are welcome and books are first come, first served. Read to […]
Children under age three with their adult can join us for nursery rhymes, a story, songs, and more! 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.
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 […]
Register Here Does the thought of planning a party put you in a state of anxiety? Do you want to plan a simple gathering with your friends and don’t know […]
Register Here Meet us in the Library's McCall Room (#216) for the Friday Walk-In Career Support Group! This group offers a relaxed and informal environment where you can receive personalized […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Westport Library, in community partnership with Earthplace, invites you to find your own food out in the wild! Join plant-based chef and author Chrissy Tracey and Yard To Table podcasters Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts for a fun foraging walk at Earthplace. Discover nourishing foods growing right outside your door and learn how […]
Buy Tickets Here The Supper & Soul series, brought to you by The Westport Library and the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, returns this spring with Green River, the #1 nationally touring Creedence Clearwater Revival/John Fogerty tribute show. A single ticket buys you a three-course dinner at a downtown restaurant and the concert: $85. There […]
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.
You don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy Star Wars Day — come to the Library and enjoy Padawan Lightsaber Training, crafts, free comics, prizes for costume wearers, and more!
Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Westport Library! Learn to use the Force, wield a lightsaber, and become a Padawan under guidance from real Jedi Masters.
