On view in the Sheffer Gallery from May 12 to August 8 is a collection of works by Nancy Moore called Women Telling Stories. There will be a reception and artist talk, with Miggs Burroughs, on Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 pm. With a background as a book editor, Nancy has internalized the […]
On view in the Jesup Gallery from May 13 to August 8, is an exhibit celebrating the art of the album with a display related to the Chicago Blues. This exhibit features album covers of some of the original blues musicians who made their way to Chicago and changed the face and sound of American […]
From May 13 to August 8, Three Seasons, an exhibit of paintings by Charles Douthat, are on view in the South Gallery. Charles Douthat is a poet, retired litigator, and visual artist. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, Charles is a self-taught painter who works within the traditions of abstract expressionism […]
Join the Teen Advisory Board and help the Westport Library better serve teens!
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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Relax with GFES kindergarten teacher Mrs. Olson after a day at school to read and do some fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders.
Pages Through the Ages is a book discussion group focused on both historical non-fiction and fiction. This month the group will discuss And There Was Light by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. Copies of the books are available at The Westport Library patron service desk or electronically. A president who governed a divided country has […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
Join us and learn basic words in American Sign Language in a fun and relaxed setting with the Staples ASL club. We’ll learn through direct instruction, interactive video, and lots of time to practice.
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays in conference room 212, 6:30 - 8:45 pm. 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, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! […]
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 […]
Join Summer Reading : Imagine Your Summer to earn prizes and help decorate the library. Read anything, anywhere. Signup online starting June 1.
Come read with us: June 1 - August 31 Heyo, Readers! It is SUMMER READING CHALLENGE time! Cue the music and the fireworks for year 7! If you have participated in the past, welcome back-- the rules are all the same. If this is your first time joining us, we're thrilled to have you, and we've got […]
In this public lecture delivered in the Library's Trefz Forum, Roosevelt Institute Director of Climate Policy Rhiana Gunn-Wright will explore the interconnections between environmental and racial justice and discuss how to cultivate regional responses to the climate crisis, recognizing that environmental impacts cross town lines. The talk is inspired by Westport's commitment to becoming a […]
Come enjoy an evening of laughs and surprises featuring local improv comedy team Fairfield of Dreams! The show is made up right on the spot, based on audience suggestions. It's a guaranteed good time at the Library! Westport musicians Suzanne and Peter Propp will be entertaining the crowd before the show and during intermission! This […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
The Westport library is launching our Pro Links Networking group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. These groups are designed to offer members the chance to learn new skills and connect with others who share similar goals and challenges. […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet virtually every Friday from 11 am-12:30 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language […]
Join the Staples High School IDEA — Inclusion and Diversity through Education and Awareness — club as it hosts story times to foster respect and empathy. For ages 4 to 6.
The beautiful, bright yellow, limited edition vinyl LP of Verso Records, Volume One has arrived — and it’s time to celebrate the artists, conspirators, and community that has brought forth the first vinyl record ever to be recorded, produced, and released by a public library. Join us on Saturday, June 3, as we celebrate the […]
Celebrate Nancy Moore and her new exhibition Women Telling Stories, now on view in the Sheffer Gallery. Reception starts at 2 pm. Artist talk with Miggs Burroughs from 3 to 4 pm. With a background as a book editor, Nancy has internalized the art of storytelling, informing her passion as a painter. The need to […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Sundays of each month via […]
Problem-Solving is making a decision, accomplishing an objective, working towards a goal, dealing with a dilemma, and solving a problem. Most of us are interested in learning more about how to improve our problem-solving skills. With this new course, brought to you by the Library's Verso University lifelong learning initiative, we invite you to join […]
Join us for a fun and lively program of music, movement, and a story! For children birth to 5 years old. Just drop in!
Are you preparing for a job interview? Learn how to develop the best interview skills to help you be successful during the job interview process and secure a top job. You will learn about interview formats, how to answer common situational, technical, and behavioral questions, along with what you should and should not do during […]
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with resumes, work feedback, interview prep questions, job search, and more will be […]
Join the Y's Men of Westport/Weston and The Westport Library for a very special performance by the Staples Jazz Ensemble! PLEASE REGISTER HERE This ensemble is Staples High School Jazz Combo Blue, one of two small combos that make up a part of the school's jazz program. The objective of the Staples High School jazz […]
Book Chat is becoming Books & Bites! That's right, our popular book chat program is getting a new name for 2023! Books and Bites will remain similar in structure to the Book Chat program but will now include more reading recommendations, and from time to time, guests who will share and recommend their top titles. […]
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 […]
On June 6, in partnership with the Connecticut Art Trail, Verso University launches an exploration of the Art Museum landscape in Connecticut. The Connecticut Art Trail is a nationally recognized partnership between 23 world-class museums and historic sites, created to promote Connecticut’s rich cultural assets. CT Art Trail President Carey Weber will provide an overview […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Relax with GFES kindergarten teacher Mrs. Olson after a day at school to read and do some fun activities! For kindergarteners and first graders.
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! Our first book will be Banyon Moon, a “riveting mother-daughter tale” by Thoa Thai. This book will be perfect for your first summer […]
“Do you not know I am a woman? When I think I must speak.” - Rosalind, As You Like It Fun Fact: In Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, his version of Into the Woods, the heroine Rosalind has more lines than any other female character in all of Shakespeare: more lines than Cleopatra or […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays in conference room 212, 6:30 - 8:45 pm. 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, Peter Kanter at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! […]
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 […]
Kate White, bestselling suspense author (whose 2022 thriller took place in Westport) and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, talks about her newest thriller, Between Two Strangers and reinventing herself as an author with Gabi Coatsworth. Please register to attend this in-person event. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A pulse-pounding read, Between Two Strangers takes readers down […]
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet virtually every Friday from 11 am-12:30 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language […]
Lisa Belkin will discuss her book, Genealogy of a Murder, with Laurel S. Peterson. This new work unwraps a true crime story that took place in Connecticut in 1960. Independence Day weekend, 1960: a young cop is murdered, shocking his close-knit community in Stamford, Connecticut. The killer remains at large, his identity still unknown. But on […]
Join us for a fun and lively program of music, movement, and a story! For children birth to 5 years old. Just drop in!
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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! Our first book will be Banyon Moon, a “riveting mother-daughter tale” by Thoa Thai. This book will be perfect for your first summer […]
The Westport Library and Pause + Purpose invite the public to "Self-Checkout," a monthly event series that explores the “why” and “how” of mindfulness through the inner “self." Science shows that practicing meditation just a few minutes every day can improve mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
Charles Douthat will discuss his artwork with Miggs Burroughs during a reception for his exhibit. From May 13 to August 8, Three Seasons, an exhibit of paintings by Charles Douthat, are on view in the South Gallery. Charles is a poet, retired litigator, and visual artist. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
The Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources, learning activities, and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences and ask questions. This […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet virtually every Friday from 11 am-12:30 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. Meets the first and third Sundays of each month via […]
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with resumes, work feedback, interview prep questions, job search, and more will be […]
Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski, co-authors of The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe, will discuss investigating the book and crafting this family tale with Emmy Award-winning journalist David Pogue. According to Bonnie's family, her grandfather filmed Marilyn Monroe's legendary white dress flying up with his home camera, but […]
If you write and need a place to read your work in front of a group of friendly, non-threatening fellow writers, this is the place for you! We meet in person and on Zoom from 7 to 9 pm on the third Tuesday of every month in a casual open mic format. We welcome fiction, […]
Discuss "The Sweetness of Water" by Nathan Harris, the story of an unlikely bond between two freedmen who are brothers and the Georgia farmer whose alliance will alter their lives, and his, forever set in the waning days of the Civil War. For copies of the book, phone 203.291.4807. New participants always welcome. Room 210 […]
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 language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
Pages Through the Ages is a book discussion group focused on both historical non-fiction and fiction. This month the group will discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. This is your chance to read the book before it becomes a major […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! Our first book will be Banyon Moon, a “riveting mother-daughter tale” by Thoa Thai. This book will be perfect for your first summer […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
Take a break from your keyboard or quill and get energized! Come to the Library to meet other area writers on the third Wednesday of each month. Tell us what you're working on, get some feedback, come to congratulate or commiserate, exchange tips, brag, and compare notes. We try to keep you updated with places […]
As part of the newly launched Lundberg Family Foundation Film Series, we are offering companion master classes with the filmmakers. Following up on our May 19 launch of the series with the documentary, Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille, director Larry Locke presents a master class for current and aspiring documentary filmmakers: Finding the […]
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
David Grann returns to Westport to talk about his latest book, The Wager. REGISTER HERE The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, delivers a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court-martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative […]
How can learning about the past contribute to our well being? And why might we become more interested in the past as we age? Historian Darrin McMahon discussed these topics in the context of his most recent book on History and Human Flourishing (Oxford 2022). Darrin M. McMahon is the Mary Brinsmead Wheelock Professor of History at Dartmouth
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The Japanese conversation group meets every Friday in Room 216 or […]
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet virtually every Friday from 11 am-12:30 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at [email protected] for more information. Learn a Language […]
Join us for a fun and lively program of music, movement, and a story! For children birth to 5 years old. Just drop in!
Each class will blend inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts with a focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, as students create a physical representation of their learning.
A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
Come join us at Camp Explore as we learn physical computing with the fun and flexible Microbit! Sign up online for Grades 6-8.
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 […]
A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This group meets every Tuesday from 2-3 pm in room 210. […]
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! Our first book will be Banyon Moon, a “riveting mother-daughter tale” by Thoa Thai. This book will be perfect for your first summer […]
A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]
Come join us at Camp Explore as we learn physical computing with the fun and flexible Microbit! Sign up online for Grades 6-8.
A 2-day class that builds from Tuesday which centers around a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing and the arts to the Wednesday class which will focus on math, science and revision, testing and technology, with students creating a physical representation of their learning.
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. The group will meet every Wednesday in Room 210 from 2-3 […]
