Enjoy movie nights at the Library! Join film critic Joe Meyers for an exploration of the future of mankind portrayed in films like 'The Stepford Wives,' 'RoboCop,' 'Blade Runner', and more.
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Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School. 
Identify your unique strengths and empower your mindset to fuel your career growth in this confidence-enhancing workshop with career coach Tarin Evans.
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The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online. 
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 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online. 
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Delayed Opening: The Library will be opening at 12:30 pm for staff development |
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Come and play with bubbles of all shapes and sizes — big bubble makers, small bubble wands, homemade bubble ropes, and more. Fun for the whole family!
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online. 
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online. 
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 […] |
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Join keynote speaker, writer, and professor Cristina Jiménez, author of Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear into Pride, Power, and Real Change and Make the Road CT for a panel discussion where you’ll learn more about the experiences of immigrants in Connecticut and current immigration policy. |
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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 […] 
Note: This week's walk-in career support group is canceled, but our Career Services series will continue with our Professional Networking Group on Tuesday, August 5. 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 […]
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 […] |
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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 […] 
Join Camp Explore to join to learn how to create your own superhero and comic book page with cartoonist Franco! Register online for kids entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025. 
Get your creativity flowing and learn how to draw and paint digitally on an iPad in this Verso University course taught by visual artist Catherine Stone!
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 […] |
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Join Camp Explore to join to learn how to create your own superhero and comic book page with cartoonist Franco! Register online for kids entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025. 
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Register Here Celebrate the life and legacy of musician and political icon Sinéad O’Connor through the stories of featured writers of the new book of essays, Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us. Speakers include essayist and Fairfield University English professor Sonya Huber, author Nalini Jones, and author Sharbari Ahmed; followed by […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
Equal parts book club, knitting/crocheting group, and adult story time, Tell a Yarn... is your weekly dose of productive relaxation! |
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Join Camp Explore to join to learn how to create your own superhero and comic book page with cartoonist Franco! Register online for kids entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025. |
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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 […] |
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The Westport Library's German conversation group meetings are held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to 12 pm in The Board Room (210). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in German on […] |
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Enjoy movie nights at the Library! Join film critic Joe Meyers for an exploration of the future of mankind portrayed in films like 'The Stepford Wives,' 'RoboCop,' 'Blade Runner', and more. |
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Get your creativity flowing and learn how to draw and paint digitally on an iPad in this Verso University course taught by visual artist Catherine Stone!
Early and more practiced readers can come to the children's library to read with a buddy from Staples High School.
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, […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online. |
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Join us on Wednesday, August 13, for our artist conversation with Steve Moen, whose exhibit, Circling Back, will be on display in the Sheffer Gallery from August 1 through October 5. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a conversation between Moen and Miggs Burroughs from 7 to 8 pm. For […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online. 
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 […] |
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Give Blood, Save a Life. The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in The Westport Library's Komansky Room on Thursday, August 14. Please schedule a time to give blood through the Red Cross website. MedlinePlus
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Note to patrons: This event has been postponed and will now take place on January 26, 2026. Click here for more information. Football fans, get excited for an exclusive peek into NFL magic in this illuminating conversation between Fred Gaudelli, Emmy Award-winning executive producer of NBC's celebrated NFL coverage, and ESPN legend Jeremy Schaap! Join […] |
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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 […] |
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Register Here Enjoy an inspiring Sunday afternoon docent-led tour at the Bruce Museum, with a focus on Isamu Noguchi's Metal the Mirror sculpture show and Jeremy Frey's Wabanaki weaving exhibit, Woven. Some of the museum’s noteworthy pieces from the permanent collection will be highlighted during the tour as well. Registration Fee: $20 (Fee includes admission […] |
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Get your creativity flowing and learn how to draw and paint digitally on an iPad in this Verso University course taught by visual artist Catherine Stone! 
Room 210 Join PageTurners in the Sheffer Gallery for a discussion of Love and Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food and Love by Kim Fay. This witty and tender novel follows two women in 1960s America as they discover that food really does connect us all, and that friendship and laughter are the best medicine. […]
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 […] 
Register Here In partnership with The College Essay Guy, The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are excited to offer a chance to get a head start on college applications in this three-day free application and essay workshop series for rising seniors. On the first two afternoons of this series, students will participate […] 
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 […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 6-8 online. |
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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.
Register Here In partnership with The College Essay Guy, The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are excited to offer a chance to get a head start on college applications in this three-day free application and essay workshop series for rising seniors. On the first two afternoons of this series, students will participate […]
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 […]
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] |
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Register Here In partnership with The College Essay Guy, The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are excited to offer a chance to get a head start on college applications in this three-day free application and essay workshop series for rising seniors. On the first two afternoons of this series, students will participate […] |
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Get ready to belt out your favorite 'Wicked' tunes at this thrillifying sing-along and screening event! Recommended for ages 7 and up with an adult. Registration required.
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 […] |
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The Westport Library's German conversation group meetings are held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to 12 pm in The Board Room (210). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in German on […] |
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Join us for a very special Rhythm and Rhyme in the Trefz Forum, as we bid a heartfelt goodbye to Miss Lynne, who is retiring after 26 years at the Library! In this special event, Miss Lynne will lead participants young and old through movement, songs, nursery rhymes, music, and a story. This event is […]
Enjoy movie nights at the Library! Join film critic Joe Meyers for an exploration of the future of mankind portrayed in films like 'The Stepford Wives,' 'RoboCop,' 'Blade Runner', and more. |
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Get your creativity flowing and learn how to draw and paint digitally on an iPad in this Verso University course taught by visual artist Catherine Stone!
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 […] |
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Join us on Wednesday, August 27, for our artist conversation with Tom Kretsch, whose exhibit, A Symphony of Color, will be on display in the South Gallery from August 2 through October 5. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a conversation between Kretsch and Miggs Burroughs from 7 to 8 […]
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 […]
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […] 
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 |
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The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 […] |
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Come share your reading recommendations on the first Tuesday of each month in the Board Room (Room 210.) 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 and listen to […]
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 […] |
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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 […] 
Learn how to access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks with your Westport Library card using Libby and Hoopla — just bring your device with both apps installed to follow along in this hands-on class.
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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 […]
Wednesday's Zoom link 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 Alexandra Soiseth. This is like a write-in but with extras … it's writing time followed by […]
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 |
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What's on the horizon for Westport this fall? Westport Journal is has the answer! Featuring leading experts in the fields of drama, performing arts, cinema, literature, and fine arts, this illuminating panel will provide a road map to cultural events throughout Fairfield County that you will be lining up to experience this fall. Speakers include Mark […]
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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! Register online.
The Westport Library's Japanese conversation group is available in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level and simultaneously online. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, […]
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 […] |
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