Please note: This Anyone Can Use class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Enhance your digital marketing strategy and elevate your brand's online presence by joining Ashley, the Library's resident social media expert, on Wednesday, April 15, at 11 am in Komansky Room for a deep dive into the nuances of Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok & YouTube along with exploring cutting-edge creator tools including Canva, CapCut, and ChatGPT.
This class will give you a greater understanding of how social media works in 2026 and how to make the time you spend on social media more valuable and meaningful.
To follow along and participate, patrons must bring your own device and have the following apps installed on your device prior to class:
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LinkedIn Learning
Anyone Can Use Canva
Anyone Can Use Instagram
Anyone Can Use X (formerly Twitter)
Join us for “Anyone Can Use: Genealogy Resources” on May 6 in the Komansky Room. Explore the Westport Library’s rich collection of tools, including Ancestry (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, FamilySearch, Historical Newspapers and more —all free with your Westport Library card. We’ll also highlight AI tools that can support and enhance your research. Laptops aren’t required, but you may bring your own or reserve one with your ticket.
Registration for this class is required.
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Heritage Quest
Ancestry Library
Genealogy Resources
LinkedIn Learning
Working on a research paper or just curious to explore big ideas? JSTOR provides access to a massive digital library of trusted scholarly journals, books, and primary sources across subjects like history, literature, art, sociology, political science, and more. Join us on May 20 at 11 am to learn how to make the most of this valuable resource and how JSTOR’s new built-in AI research tool can summarize articles, highlight key ideas, and suggest related topics to make research faster and easier. Use JSTOR in the library or at home with your Westport Library card.
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JSTOR
Research Tips
Keyboard Shortcuts
LinkedIn Learning
Registration for this session will begin on March 11, 2026.
Ready to take control of your digital life? Join us for this hands-on introduction to Google’s free cloud storage service and learn how easy it is to keep your files safe, organized, and accessible. In a supportive, beginner-friendly setting, you’ll practice uploading, organizing, and sharing photos and documents while picking up tips to protect your privacy online. We’ll also show you how to access your files anytime, anywhere — whether on your smartphone, tablet, or a library computer.
Bring your Gmail login credentials and discover how simple staying organized can be!
Registration for this in-person class is required.
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Google Drive
Cloud Computing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Registration for this session will begin on February 11, 2026.
Think you could spot a scam? Scammers are getting sneakier every day — but anyone can learn to outsmart them. In this class, you’ll learn how scams work, how to recognize red flags, ways to protect your personal and financial information, and what to do if something goes wrong. We’ll also share where to find trusted help and reliable resources.
Registration for this in-person class is required.
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Spot a Scam
Cybersecurity
Identity Theft
Registration for this session will begin on February 25, 2026.
Interested in cutting the cord on cable? Join us for Anyone Can Use: Cutting the Cord to Cable on March 18 at 11 am in Komansky Room. This class will explore a variety of streaming services that serve as popular cable alternatives, as well as how you can use your Westport Library card to stream free films and TV series through Hoopla and Kanopy.
We'll discuss:
Registration for this in-person class is required.
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Hoopla
Kanopy
Digital Collection
Join us on Wednesday, February 18 from 11 am to 12 pm in Brooks Place to find out how you can expand your linguistic horizons with Pronunciator, a comprehensive language learning platform available for free through your Westport Library card.
This versatile tool offers access to more than 160 languages. Featuring interactive lessons, pronunciation practice with native speakers, quizzes, and progress tracking, beginners and advanced learners alike can achieve their language goals at their own pace. Whether you're preparing for a trip, enhancing your professional skills, or you're simply passionate about languages, Pronunciator provides a rich learning experience with vocabulary builders, audio lessons, and cultural notes. Available on both desktop and mobile devices, it's perfect for learning on the go.
Bring your own device (laptop, tablet, or phone) or borrow one of our laptops!
Registration for this class is required.
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Pronunciator
Language Learning Resources
ESL Resources
In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn how to effectively frame queries for AI tools like ChatGPT. Getting quality results depends on a well-crafted prompt (or prompt engineering.) You'll learn simple techniques to design, refine and optimize prompts to get more useful results. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with practical tips and helpful resources to maximize the use of chatbots. No technical experience required — just bring your curiosity!
Bring your own laptop or use one of ours.
Registration for this class is required.
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AI Expplained
All about Technology
Keyboard Shortcuts
You're always welcome at the Connecticut State Library! Everyone is — whether you're a student with an assignment, a visitor to the Museum of CT History, or a resident with a passion for genealogy.
Join Matt Geeza, the State Library’s Director of the CT Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB) — yes, we have Talking Books too! — as he shares an overview of the State Library including who it serves and the scope for this state agency. You’ll come along as we explore a selection of the resources and databases through the eyes of three sample personas: a student with a witchcraft project, an author crafting historical fiction about a Colt’s Firearms factory worker, and a lawyer uncovering the backstory of a current legislative topic.
Registration for this class is required.
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Digital Collection
Anyone Can Use
Keyboard Shortcuts
Have you ever Googled yourself and been alarmed by how much of your personal information is out there? While it's nearly impossible to disappear from the internet completely, this Anyone Can Use class will guide you through a practical, free checklist of steps you can take to remove or reduce your exposure on major people-search websites.
We’ll also cover how to correct or suppress inaccurate online info, lock down your social media profiles, remove yourself from Google search results and opt out of common data broker databases.
No tech skills required — just bring your curiosity and a desire to protect your privacy.
Registration for this class is required.
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AI Explained
Anyone Can Use
Keyboard Shortcuts
All About Technology
Want to stay informed with the latest news and access historical newspapers without hitting a paywall? Join us on for a hands-on workshop at The Westport Library. Learn how to use the Library’s digital newspaper services to access current headlines and explore archives. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply want free access to news and magazines, we’ll also show you how to use Hoopla’s BingePass for free magazine access. Bring your computer, tablet, or smartphone and discover how to get the news for free.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay informed, save money, and discover incredible library resources!
Registration for this class is required.
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Getting Started with Westport Library Databases
Fake News
Fact Checking
Looking to supercharge your business research, marketing, or job search? Join us for an interactive, one-hour session on Data Axle’s Reference Solutions — a powerhouse database packed with up-to-date details on over 60 million businesses and 300 million consumers across the U.S.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, job seeker, or just curious about your local business landscape, you’ll discover how to:
Reference Solutions is more than a directory — it’s a dynamic tool for finding new opportunities, researching industries, and making data-driven decisions. Best of all, it’s accessible for free through the Library, with easy-to-use features and expert support to help you get started.
Don’t miss this chance to learn hands-on from a Data Axle expert and unlock the full potential of this essential resource!
The training will be conducted by Donna Flaschner, Account Manager at Reference Solutions.
Registration for this class is required.
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Getting Started with Databases
Business and Career Resources
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