Books may be our mainstay at The Westport Library, but we also carry a wide array of media offerings. From DVDs and Blu-rays, to board games, electronics, and other useful equipment, we’re committed to expanding our diverse media catalog — and now we even offer vinyl records and video games!
The vinyl collection is on display in the Hub near the Reference desk. Vinyl records can be taken out for 10 days, with an allowance of three records to be taken out at a time.
Currently, we carry classics like Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, as well as newer releases like Hozier’s Unreal Unearth and Beyonce’s Renaissance. With 100 records across nine genres — rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, jazz, folk, blues, country, and even local artists, including Verso Records: Volume One, a limited press compilation of emerging Connecticut and tri-state area artists recorded in the Library’s own Verso Studios — our collection offers something for everyone.
Whether you’re someone who appreciates classic media, a curious hobbyist, or you’re interested in hearing your recent favorites in a new (old) way, we’ve got you covered. Let us know which albums you’d like to see in our collection next!
For more information on vinyl records, check out our Collecting Vinyl Resource Guide.
For the audiophiles and media preservationists among our ranks, you can pair your favorite album with one of the Crosley Cruiser Turntables available in our Library of Things, and you’ve got everything you need for a listening party.
The Library of Things has much to offer in the media realm, including two Nintendo Switch consoles — and now we have Switch games available for borrowing as well, making The Westport Library your one-stop shop for gaming.
Our collection of games is on display by the Patron Services desk. Games can be taken out for one week; holds and renewals are not available at this time.
If interest grows, so will our collection. We currently have 50 games, including fan favorites like Mario Party, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and many more.
They're going fast — grab your must-plays before they're gone!
