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.
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.
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.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
Join us on Jesup Green for lively storytelling for all ages. Bring your snack and a grownup!
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.
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.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but 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 […]
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
Join author Cristina Jiménez and Make the Road CT for a panel discussion and learn how you can support efforts against harmful anti-immigrant policies.
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 […]
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 job search assistance. Whether you need help with resumes, interview preparation, or general career advice, this group provides valuable feedback from our career coach Tarin […]
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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 in the Children's Library to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Both early and practiced readers are welcome!
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.
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.
Join us on Jesup Green for lively storytelling for all ages. Bring your snack and a grownup!
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.
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 Sinead O'Connor Means to Us. More than thirty years ago, Sinéad O’Connor shocked the world by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul […]
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 1-2 online.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but 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 […]
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
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.
Listen to thrilling tales around our indoor campfire and enjoy some s'mores! For children entering Grades 3 and up.
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
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 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Join us on Jesup Green for lively storytelling for all ages. Bring your snack and a grownup!
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 1-2 online.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration required, but 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 […]
Children under age 3 and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in!
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 3-5 online.
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 […]
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
Football fans, enjoy an exclusive peek into NFL magic in this illuminating conversation between NFL executive producer Fred Gaudelli and ESPN legend Jeremy Schaap!
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 […]
Children ages three to five can join Miss Jenna for stories, songs, and dancing. No registration required, though space is limited.
Pre-walking babies and their adult can join us for songs, fingerplays, bouncing, and a book! No registration is required, though space is limited.
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 […]
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.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 6-8 online.
The Westport Library's 2025 Summer Learning Clubs integrate math, literacy, and STEAM activities into fun programming! Register for Grades 6-8 online.
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 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. For copies of the […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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, […]
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 […]
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 Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
The Westport Library's hybrid Japanese conversation group is available both in person and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held each Friday from 10 to 11 am in Room 216 on the Library's Upper Level. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers who have proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. In order for all participants in the Library’s language groups to have the opportunity to meaningfully use their language skills, we limit the size of the groups. The Advanced French group is […]
Join us in the Children's Library to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Both early and practiced readers are 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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in Italian on a variety […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at rgprod16@gmail.com. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons
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 key cultural events that will have Fairfield County lining up to experience this fall. Speakers include Mark Shanahan, […]
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!
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 […]
