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  • In Conversation: Acclaimed Author Ocean Vuong on 'The Emperor of Gladness'

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Event Details Ocean Vuong — acclaimed author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and Night Sky with Exit Wounds — celebrates the paperback release of his newest fiction novel, The Emperor of Gladness, at The Westport Library. Together with poet, memoirist, and Yale Review editor Meghan O'Rourke, Vuong presents a big-hearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and […]

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  • Malloy Fund for the Arts 2026: Best-Selling Author Amor Towles

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    The Westport Library's Malloy Fund for the Arts presents best-selling author Amor Towles in conversation Stephanie Klose about his career and collection of novels that have captivated millions of readers around the world.

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  • Westport Volunteer Fair 2026

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community? Meet representatives from Westport’s nonprofit organizations at the Library’s Trefz Forum and discover volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. Come connect with local organizations, learn about the work they’re doing, and find an opportunity that matches your interests, skills, and schedule. Bring your enthusiasm […]

  • 'Seize the Supper': Cookbook Launch with Erin French of The Lost Kitchen

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Event Details Join us for an unforgettable evening as New York Times best-selling author Erin French launches the stunning third volume in her Lost Kitchen cookbook series alongside pastry chef and fellow best-selling cookbook author Zoë François at The Westport Library. A born-and-raised Mainer, Erin French is the owner and chef of the Lost Kitchen, a […]

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  • Y's Men Present: Sports Stories with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    The Y's Men are excited to welcome Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, one the most recognizable and influential voices in sports media, to the Library stage. Russo will speak about his storied career, share fun sports stories, and discuss major league playoffs and the upcoming football season.

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  • Storytelling Sundays at the Library!

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    Sheffer Room, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States +1 more

    In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, spend one Sunday afternoon every other month immersed in the art of true, personal storytelling. Each gathering features a unique theme and invites both seasoned and first-time storytellers to share their five-minute tales, preferably without notes. Facilitated by storyteller and host ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering is a welcoming space for […]

  • 2026 Haskins Lecture with Biologist Joan Maloof: 40 Ways to Know a Tree

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    In partnership with the Aspetuck Land Trust, the Library welcomes biologist Joan Maloof, author of Forty Ways to Know a Tree: Exploring Trees to Understand Nature, as she offers ways to engage with trees in authentic and captivating ways.

  • Pink or Treat: Snickerdoodle’s Howl-o-ween!

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Get ready for our annual Pink or Treat celebration with 'Pinkalicious' author Victoria Kann, who will read her new book, 'Snickerdoodle'!

  • Book Talk with Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber: “Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right”

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    In Terms of Respect, constitutional scholar and Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber argues that colleges and universities are largely getting free speech right. Today’s students engage in vigorous discussions on sensitive topics and embrace both the opportunity to learn and the right to protest. Like past generations, they value free speech, but, like all of […]

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  • 2026 Westport Prize for Literature Award Ceremony and Author Conversation: ‘Good People’ by Patmeena Sabit

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    Event Details The Westport Prize for Literature celebrates its fourth year by honoring Good People, the haunting debut novel by Patmeena Sabit, as the winner of this year's prize. Sabit will be awarded the prize in a ceremony held in the Trefz Forum and take part in a special conversation with The Yale Review editor […]

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  • Special Dead and Drinks Edition of Supper & Soul

    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    The Chamber and the Library are marking six decades of the Grateful Dead with a two-set re-creation of one of their legendary concerts.

  • Pieces of Silver: Remembering the legendary pianist Horace Silver

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    The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

    About the Event JazzFC and The Westport Library, together with the NEA, celebrate the legendary Norwalk-raised NEA Jazz Master, pianist Horace Silver, in a special America 250 concert program. Horace Silver was one of the most influential and distinctive composers, pianists, and bandleaders in the history of modern jazz. A native of Norwalk, he became […]

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