The Westport Library's Best of 2024 guide showcases the staff's favorite books of the year. This curated list features a diverse selection of titles that reflect the team's personal recommendations and highlights must-read literature across various genres. It serves as an excellent resource for patrons seeking engaging and noteworthy reads, offering insights into what the library staff loves most in 2024.

The Westport Library's Handmade for the Holidays guide offers a collection of creative ideas and resources for crafting personalized gifts and decorations during the holiday season. It features tutorials, patterns, and inspiration for various handmade projects, encouraging community members to embrace creativity and make unique items for their loved ones. This guide serves as a valuable resource for those looking to add a personal touch to their holiday celebrations.

The Westport Library's Winter Festivals guide showcases a variety of holiday activities and winter events in Connecticut.. It highlights festive options such as spectacular light shows, impressive train displays, and delightful live theater performances, encouraging families to explore the diverse offerings across the state. This guide serves as an invitation to make the most of the holiday season by enjoying both indoor and outdoor activities together. For more details, visit the full guide here.

Calling all book lovers! We’ve got some great news. Our Summer Reading Challenge was such a hit that we're launching our very first WINTER READING CHALLENGE!

For those who've joined us before, welcome back—the rules are the same. If this is your first time, we're glad to have you! We've put together 10 interesting categories to inspire your reading this winter. Feel free to tackle all of them, just one, or anything in between. The main goal is to enjoy your reading!

The Westport Library's Nutcracker Ballet guide explores the origins and significance of this classic Christmas ballet. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's story and adapted by Alexandre Dumas Père, the ballet features music by Tchaikovsky and was first performed in 1892. The guide provides insights into the ballet's narrative, which revolves around a young girl's magical Christmas Eve experience, and highlights various local performances of "The Nutcracker." It serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the history and cultural impact of this beloved holiday tradition.

Discover the new cookbooks in our collection to make yourself something delicious! Check out the resource guide.

Explore the 'Wonders of Winter' with the Westport Library's guide. Discover winter-themed books, seasonal activities, local events, crafts, and educational resources to celebrate the beauty and magic of the winter season. Embrace winter with creative ideas and learn more about this enchanting time of year.