The Westport Library, community partners, and allies come together to celebrate the diverse stories of our LGBTQ+ community in recognition of Pride month! Resistance, representation, visibility and belonging — join us for OUTspoken, an evening of true stories, told live, on the theme of Pride. Hosted by comedienne, educator, and former Westporter Mina Hartong. Doors […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
In coordination with partners the Westport Weston Family YMCA, the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston, and the 06880 Blog, The Westport Library is proud to present NBA superstar Chris Paul, who […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […]
David Grann returns to Westport to talk about his latest book, The Wager. REGISTER HERE In case you missed the event, you may watch the recorded program here. The #1 […]
How can learning about the past contribute to our well being? And why might we become more interested in the past as we age? Historian Darrin McMahon discussed these topics in the context of his most recent book on History and Human Flourishing (Oxford 2022). Darrin M. McMahon is the Mary Brinsmead Wheelock Professor of History at Dartmouth
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
Take a break from your keyboard or quill and get energized! Come to the Library to meet other area writers on the third Wednesday of each month. Tell us what you're working on, get some feedback, come to congratulate or commiserate, exchange tips, brag, and compare notes. We try to keep you updated with places […]
Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski, co-authors of The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe, will discuss investigating the book and crafting this family tale with Emmy Award-winning journalist David Pogue. According to Bonnie's family, her grandfather filmed Marilyn Monroe's legendary white dress flying up with his home camera, but […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me […]
Discuss "The Sweetness of Water" by Nathan Harris, the story of an unlikely bond between two freedmen who are brothers and the Georgia farmer whose alliance will alter their lives, and his, forever set in the waning days of the Civil War. For copies of the book, phone 203.291.4807. New participants always welcome. Room 210 […]
Please note: The Library will be closed on Monday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons […]
Charles Douthat will discuss his artwork with Miggs Burroughs during a reception for his exhibit. From May 13 to August 8, Three Seasons, an exhibit of paintings by Charles Douthat, are on view in the South Gallery. Charles is a poet, retired litigator, and visual artist. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, […]
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]
The Westport Library and Pause + Purpose invite the public to "Self-Checkout," a monthly event series that explores the “why” and “how” of mindfulness through the inner “self." Science shows that practicing meditation just a few minutes every day can improve mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase focus, productivity, and creativity, promote kindness, reduce anxiety, […]
