building Community One Book at a Time

Books are the heartbeat of The Westport Library, standing at the very core of who we are and what we do. And books are more than just physical objects. They have the power to transport, to inform — and to connect a community through the shared power of a story.

Reading is everywhere you look at the Library. From early literacy programs to book groups, from audiobooks to our digital library, from buddy reading to summer reading, and everything in between, we have a program, an offering, an initiative to get you reading, keep you reading, and connect you to a community of readers.

So, whether you are an avid reader or a casual reader, whether you read with your eyes or your ears, you have a place — and a book waiting for you — at The Westport Library.

Author & Book Talks

Go beyond the page and connect with the writers, stories, and ideas that matter at our author talks and book events.

Book Groups

Discover new titles, fresh perspectives, and great conversation by joining one of our welcoming book groups — perfect for readers of all kinds and all ages.

Buddy Reading

Our Buddy Reading program pairs early and more practiced readers together with a buddy from Staples High School for encouragement, confidence-building, and the simple joy of sharing a book.

Digital Library

Access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines anytime, anywhere — all you need is your library card.

Early Literacy

Through storytelling, songs, and play, our Early Literacy programs give young children the building blocks they need to grow into confident, curious readers.

Quietist Library

Not quite a whisper, not quite a roar — our Quietist Library Days offers a calmer space to read, focus, and get lost in a great book.

Reading Challenges

Push your reading further, discover something unexpected, and earn a little glory along the way with our fun, seasonal, community-wide reading challenges for adults and reading programs for kids — happening each summer (click here for kids and click here for adults) and winter (click here for kids and click here for adults)!

WestportREADS

Created in 2002, WestportREADS is a way for the Westport community to bond over a book and is designed to deepen our community’s engagement in literature. Each year, we share space and stories inspired by reading one book together as a town.

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