Parents and college-bound students are invited to join best-selling author Jeff Selingo for an informative talk on defining and finding their ideal college experience.
Professor of law Jeffrey Rosen will be on hand to discuss his new book, 'Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle over Power in America' with award-winning author Stephen G. Bowling.
Get Tickets Event Details The Westport Library is getting an early jump on the 2026 edition of VersoFest, our annual festival celebrating music, media, and creativity. The Thing, the rising rock band out of New York City with roots in Connecticut, will be performing the 2026 VersoFest Kickoff Concert. Presales for the concert will begin […]
If you're obsessed with K-Pop Demon Hunters, come celebrate Rumi, Mira, Zoey, and all things K-Pop! We'll have dancing, crafts, activities, and more! Registration required.
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 […]
Come meet Miss Sara and her puppet friend Max and the Bodega as they perform music from their show Miss Sara's Music Room and celebrate the release of their Winter Playdate EP! Just drop in!
In partnership with Y's Men, The Staples High School Jazz Ensemble will perform a set in The Westport Library's Trefz Forum at 10 am on February 12th.
Join Oscar-nominated novelist and filmmaker John Sayles as he presents his new historical fiction novel 'Crucible,' which explores the epic tale of Henry Ford's automotive empire.
Note to patrons: Due to the likelihood of heavy snow during the day on Sunday, we are postponing the Shoah Memorial event scheduled for Sunday, January 25, at 2 pm. Please check back to The Westport Library website and e-news for the rescheduled date. Event Details In an era of rising division, how do we […]
Event Details Richard Hurowitz discusses his Wingate Prize nominee, In the Garden of the Righteous, with Reverend Vanessa Rose. The powerfully illuminating and inspiring profiles that compose this unforgettable book pay tribute to the incredible deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations, little-known heroes who saved countless lives during the Holocaust. Less than a century […]
Jelani Cobb, renowned journalist, scholar, speaker, and current dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, will be the guest of honor at Westport’s 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
To preview the release of 'Plenty for All: The Art of Rick Fröberg' from Akashic Books, The Westport Library will be hosting a panel discussion about the book, followed by a short acoustic musical set of Fröberg's music.
Our bi-monthly Storytelling Sundays series moves to the Trefz Forum for a special Holiday event! Come to listen to stories on the theme of "Holidays," told by some of the areas most respected storytellers on the main stage of our Forum! Curated and hosted by ChaChanna Simpson. *** ChaChanna is a past Northeast Storytelling president, […]
Parents of college-bound students, join us for an in-depth Scoir workshop led by school counselor Tom Brown. Committed to transforming the college-going landscape to favor every student, Scoir delivers intentional, collaborative solutions to expand college access and improve student outcomes. Topics covered include parent portal overview, college search, college profiles, comparison, and other research tools […]
The Big Fall Book Sale offers something for everyone, with thousands of gently used books in more than 50 categories, including books for children from infants to teens; literature and classics; fiction, mystery, and SciFi and fantasy; graphic novels and manga; art, photography, history, math, science, psychology, religion, biography, business, cooking, gardening, performing arts, travel, […]
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