In the spirit of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is sharing music about the harvest moon and nostalgia, all played on traditional Chinese instruments. This concert is open to all ages — bring the whole family! For lovers of literature, members of NHCCC will also […]
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.
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 […]
Discover how to use genealogy resources like Ancestry, Heritage Quest Online, Family Search, and Historical Newspapers – all free with your library card!
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 […]
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 […]
Westport's nonprofit organizations come to the Library's Trefz Forum to promote volunteerism in our community. Bring your enthusiasm to share your time and talent for many worthy community causes! There will be an opportunity to speak with key staff and to sign up for volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. High School Volunteering Local Information
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Event Details Calling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you're just getting started or have some experience with beat-making or recording, this Music Production 101 Series is for you. Why You Should Sign Up Designed specifically for beginners and taught by industry […]
Learn the basics of Java programming through fun, graphics-focused projects! These classes are for anyone in seventh grade and above; adults are also welcome.
Changing the world is difficult — but attainable through the choices we make every day. Join Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly, the authors of Somebody Should Do Something, as they paint a picture of how social change happens, one choice at a time. Alongside moderator Sharon Suchotliff, principal at ZS Consultants and a member […]
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 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 […]
Parents of college-bound teens are invited to an informative session on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), with an opportunity to have your questions answered by a financial aid expert. Julie Savino, Associate Vice President of Student Financial Assistance at Sacred Heart University, will lead a presentation about the FAFSA, the sources and types […]
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! No registration 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 […]
Register Here Every year, Startup Westport gathers for one of its most meaningful traditions: the Innovator of the Year Awards. It’s our moment to honor Westport’s own — leaders who live and breathe the spirit of entrepreneurship — the risk-takers, the builders, the visionaries who transform industries and the changemakers who strengthen our community. On […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI & Us is a community-centered symposium exploring the implications of artificial intelligence across legal, civic, creative, business, healthcare, and technological spheres. Designed for broad public engagement, the event will offer multiple perspectives — from policymakers and technologists to journalists and academics.
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Event Details Calling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you're just getting started or have some experience with beat-making or recording, this Music Production 101 Series is for you. Why You Should Sign Up Designed specifically for beginners and taught by industry […]
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
The 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 […]
Learn the basics of Java programming through fun, graphics-focused projects! These classes are for anyone in seventh grade and above; adults are also 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.
Event Details Join us for an extraordinary evening of insight and inspiration as a panel of nationally recognized innovators from the fields of business, sports, and the military share how they’ve navigated complex divisions to lead diverse teams toward common goals. Featured panelists include: Bonnie Hammer, Retired Vice-Chair, NBC Universal Mel Raines, CEO, the Indiana […]
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! No registration 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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 15, for our artist conversation with curator Arthur Nager, whose exhibit, Every Picture Tells a Story, will be on display in the Sheffer Gallery from October 8 through December 15. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by an artist talk with Nager 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 […]
Supercharge your business research or job search — join our one-hour session to explore Data Axle’s Reference Solutions, a free database with millions of up-to-date business and consumer listings.
David Kooris, executive director of the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, will be on hand at the Library to discuss development, community concerns, traffic issues, and creating a more walkable Westport.
Event Details StoryFest has always been about celebrating storytelling in all its forms, dating back to its inception in 2018. And this year it’s adding something new: A special screening of the renowned documentary, Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues, followed by a concert featuring songs from the film. Legendary bluesman James Montgomery […]
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 […]
StoryFest’s busiest day features a full slate of panel discussions, book signings, and more, featuring more than 30 authors across genres — all capped off by a live recording of Clay McLeod Chapman's Fearmongers podcast! Click here to see the full list of events, authors, and more for StoryFest 2025! Here's a full breakdown of […]
Note to patrons: In order to make the theatrical performance of Josh Malerman’s Incidents Around the House the grandest performance it can possibly be, the Library and Josh have reached the mutual decision to delay the event until Spring 2026. Please check back to the Library’s website for the exact makeup date and time. Clay […]
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Event Details Calling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you're just getting started or have some experience with beat-making or recording, this Music Production 101 Series is for you. Why You Should Sign Up Designed specifically for beginners and taught by industry […]
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 screenwriter Claire Ayoub for a 90-minute workshop and learn how to build a three-dimensional hero with clear wants and fears, as well as how to create challenges for that hero — including a most excellent villain.
Get crafty at The Westport Library and turn your favorite book into a work of art! In this playful, hands-on workshop, participants will transform books into dazzling decorative pieces using gems, glitter, and other creative materials.
SOLD OUT Event Details StoryFest 2025, The Westport Library’s eighth annual literary festival, will wrap up in style this year with a special appearance by award-winning producer and Shondaland visionary Shonda Rhimes, who will be on hand to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her New York Times best-selling memoir, Year of Yes: How to Dance […]
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.
Room 210 Join PageTurners for a discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davies, who transports us back to 1950s Manhattan and the glamorous Radio City Music Hall. For copies of the book, call 203-291-4807. New participants are always welcome! Contact Carolyn Zygmont at czygmont@westportlibrary.org for more information. PageTurners READ Like a Librarian NoveLlist Plus
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Westport Library, will host a debate featuring the candidates for Westport first selectman and second selectman. This periodically held candidate’s forum is an interactive debate with open discussion. Invited candidates include Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich, Don O’Day and Andrea Moore, and David Rosenwaks. The […]
Event Details Forget the podiums. Forget the stiff format. Forget the canned talking points. On this night, Westport’s three candidates for first selectman will sit shoulder-to-shoulder at the same dinner table, sharing a meal and a wide-ranging conversation in front of a live audience. No podiums. No speeches. Just authentic, unscripted dialogue that reveals who […]
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! 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 […]
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 […]
Event Details To mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, UN Under-Secretary-General Christian Saunders will speak on the following theme: "The UN at 80: Current Challenges and Future Possibilities." Saunders will highlight UN action in areas such as peacekeeping, global development, nuclear weapons proliferation, climate change, and humanitarian relief operations. This […]
ESPN Films and The Westport Library present a very special screening of the acclaimed E60 documentary, 'Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott', about the life and career of the legendary pitcher. After the film, Abbott will be on our stage and in conversation with Westporters Jeremy Schaap and Dave Briggs, as well as ESPN Senior Feature Producer Mike Farrell, for a compelling conversation about life, overcoming adversity, and baseball.
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 […]
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Event Details Calling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you're just getting started or have some experience with beat-making or recording, this Music Production 101 Series is for you. Why You Should Sign Up Designed specifically for beginners and taught by industry […]
Join us on Saturday mornings for movement, songs, and a story. For ages birth to five with an adult. No registration required, though space is limited.
The 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 our teen services librarian in playing a one-shot adventure for the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons! No previous knowledge of roleplaying games necessary.
Event Details The Westport Arts Advisory Committee's 10th annual TEA (Thinkers, Educators, Artists) Talk will explore ways in which photographers' perceptions merge with their skills to cast the artists' "truth" in their images. Along with moderater Art Nager, photographers Westport Detective Rachel Hall, Spencer Platt, and Butch Quick will share methods for conveying their realities through […]
The League of Women Voters of Westport will host Board of Education debates moderated by Laurel Anderson. Statements will also be given by candidates running for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Appeals and Board of Finance. No registration needed for this drop-in event. Please visit the League's website for more details. Laurel […]
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 League of Women Voters of Westport will host the First Selectman debate as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission moderated by Laurel Anderson. Statements from the Second Selectman candidates will also be given. No registration needed for this drop-in event. Please visit the League's website for more details. Laurel Anderson is a resident […]
Children under three and their adult are welcome to join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play. Just drop in! No registration 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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 29, for our artist conversation with Larry Morse, whose exhibit, Black Men Reading, will be on display in the Sheffer Gallery from October 9 through December 16. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by a conversation between Morse and Miggs Burroughs from 7 to 8 pm. […]
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 […]
Join author and longtime conservationist Tom Butler as he discusses his book 'Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition', and shares fascinating stories of the people who have used their time and treasure to conserve the landscapes they love, across the continent and around the globe.
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 […]
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.
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