Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Meet. For students in grades 2 - 5. Please register here to get information to log in.  

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The History and Future of the New York Subways

Most of us have ridden the New York subway and some may be missing those rides now. Learn  about the fascinating history of New York City’s subway system–and what that history can tell us about how we can remake its future and what the pandemic may mean for it and for N......More

Most of us have ridden the New York subway and some may be missing those rides now. Learn  about the fascinating history of New York City’s subway system–and what that history can tell us about how we can remake its future and what the pandemic may mean for it and for New York City with Clifton Hood, author of 722 Miles: The Building of the Subways and How They Transformed New York. When the New York City subway opened on October 27, 1904, it consisted of a single line that ran twenty-two miles from City Hall to 145th Street and Lenox Avenue—still the longest stretch ever built at one time. From that initial route through to the completion of the Independent Subway line (IND) in the 1940s, the subway grew to cover 722 miles—long enough to reach from New York to Chicago. Until the pandemic struck, the system carried more than 1.6 billion passengers a year.  For all of its challenges, it is among the greatest urban achievements of the 20th century. Community Partner: Westport Museum for History and Culture This is a virtual event, please register. Clifton Hood Clifton Hood is George E. Paulsen '49 Professor of American History and Government at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he teaches courses about the history of New York City, American urban history, ethnicity and immigration, American environmental history, and the late 19th and early 20th century U.S.  He received his B.A. summa cum laude from Washington University and his Ph.D. from Columbia University.   The author of 722 Miles:  The Building of the Subways and How They Transformed New York and of In Pursuit of Privilege:  A History of New York City’s Upper Class and the Making of a Metropolis, he is currently working on a book about imposters in American history and another about Pittsburgh.  Hood has published scholarly articles in publications like the Journal of Social History, the Journal of Urban History, and the Bulletin of the German Historical Institute op-ed pieces in the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Newsday, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and has appeared in several American Experience as well as other historical documentaries. Learn more about Westport's own train history. Learn more about New York City's transportation history.

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Job Search Work Team

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability ......More

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability group for people who are “in transition." It meets Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11 am, and is open to anyone who is actively seeking employment. For more information, contact business librarian Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org     Find a Job: From Resumes to Negotiating Benefits Your Virtual Job Search Navigating Working from home      

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Cyber Toddler Time with Miss Lynne

Bring a lap to sit on or friend who might like to sit on YOUR lap.  This is a Zoom program, so please register here.

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Therapy Dog ZOOMs for Families

Zoom with a Library Therapy Dog for 15 minutes on selected Tuesdays in October and November.  Please register here Contact Lynne Perrigo at lperrigo@westportlibrary.org for more information.

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Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

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A Bedtime Story

Join Miss Mary as she reads you a story on our Facebook Live!   Simply go to our Westport Library Facebook page and click Videos.  If you miss it, or want to listen again, these livestreams will remain available under the Videos tab as publishers permit.

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Professor Jennifer A. Richeson on The Mythology of Racial Progress

The Westport Library, in collaboration with TEAM Westport, is proud to welcome Jennifer A. Richeson, Yale University’s Philip R. Allen Professor of Psychology and 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, as the inaugural speaker for a new program series centered on the issues ......More

The Westport Library, in collaboration with TEAM Westport, is proud to welcome Jennifer A. Richeson, Yale University’s Philip R. Allen Professor of Psychology and 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, as the inaugural speaker for a new program series centered on the issues of racial justice. Professor Richeson will discuss facets of her research as it relates to our cultural conceptions of black progress, ideas she’s written about in The Atlantic piece, “The Mythology of Racial Progress” (September 2020). This is a virtual event. Register and view the event here. Professor Richeson’s work concerns the ways in which sociocultural group memberships such as race, gender, and socio-economic status impact the way people think, feel, and behave, especially during interactions with members of different sociocultural groups. Her current research is largely focused on dynamics and consequences of increasing racial, ethnic, and other forms of cultural diversity, most notably the rising racial/ethnic diversity of the nation. About Jennifer A. Richeson: Psychologist Jennifer Richeson’s research focuses on the social psychological phenomena of cultural diversity. Her work generally concerns the ways in which social group memberships such as race and gender impact the way people think, feel, and behave. Specifically, she examines the processes of mind and brain that give rise to stereotyping and prejudice and, in turn, shape the ways in which individuals experience diversity. She is currently working on two primary lines of research: the dynamics and consequences of interracial contact and diversity and detecting, confronting, and managing the threats associated with prejudice and discrimination. Through the development of these research streams, Richeson hopes to contribute to a better understanding of intergroup relations, including how to foster cohesive culturally diverse environments. Her work has been published in various scholarly journals, including Psychological Science, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Nature Neuroscience, and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, as well as appearing in popular publications such as The Economist and The New York Times. She was a visiting fellow at Stanford University’s Research Institute of Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity in 2004-05. In 2009 she received the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contributions to Psychology from the American Psychological Association. She was named one of 25 MacArthur Fellows in 2006 for her work as a leader in “highlighting and analyzing major challenges facing all races in America and in the continuing role played by prejudice and stereotyping in our lives.” In 2015, she won the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship and was also elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Reading and Learning about Anti-Racism Stop Racial Injustice  Civil Rights Movement  Own Voices  Cinema of Diversity  Equity, Diversity, Inclusion 

Virtual Event

Leadership in the Age of Personalization

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for t......More

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for the Arts at Fairfield University. The discussion will be centered on the intersection between the healthcare industry, corporate America, and higher education that must seek more interconnectedness and interdependence than ever before. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.

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Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

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Getting Started in Medicare

Whether turning 65 or retiring, this Health Directions webinar can help to explain the intricacies of Medicare and answer your questions. This is a virtual event. Register and view the event here. With COVID-19, quarantine and job losses, many people find health care ch......More

Whether turning 65 or retiring, this Health Directions webinar can help to explain the intricacies of Medicare and answer your questions. This is a virtual event. Register and view the event here. With COVID-19, quarantine and job losses, many people find health care choices even more complicated. If you or a loved one is approaching age 65 or is retiring, critical and timely decisions need to be made about Medicare coverage. Join Mark and Curtis Bentley of Health Directions as they provide clear, concise, straightforward answers to your Medicare questions. Topics covered will include: recent changes in plans and regulations when to enroll based on your personal situation selecting the right coverage for your budget understanding Medicare supplement plans vs. Medicare advantage plans assessing your prescription drug coverage needs and when to seek professional advice. Curtis Bentley brings a balance of analytical skills and creative problem-solving to the Health Directions team. His years of experience helping people understand their options in the ever-changing health insurance industry reassure his clients that they are enrolled in the right plan for their particular stage of life and coverage needs. Before starting Health Directions, Curtis was a long-term insurance agent at Genworth.  A graduate of Marymount College, and an active member of the Westport BNI, Curtis is an avid sailor and is highly committed to healthy living. Mark Bentley is proud of his ability to align health insurance planning with his clients’ unique long-term needs and outlook and to clarify complex issues. He is committed to open communication and strong relationships for the individuals, families, and businesses he helps. Mark is also an active member of both the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County and the Fairfield BNI. Outside of the office, you can find Mark enjoying exercise, travel, and spending quality time with his family. Social Security and Medicare Retirement Health Literacy  

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Environmental Book Discussion: H is for Hawk

Discuss H is for Hawk with members of the Earthplace naturalist team. Heart-wrenching and humorous, H is for Hawk is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer’s e......More

Discuss H is for Hawk with members of the Earthplace naturalist team. Heart-wrenching and humorous, H is for Hawk is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer’s eccentric falconry. Obsession, madness, memory, myth, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator. This is a virtual event, please register to participate. Copies of the book are available at the Westport Library. Community Partner: Earthplace   Sustainability Discover the Natural World    

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Leadership in the Age of Personalization

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for t......More

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for the Arts at Fairfield University. The discussion will be centered on the intersection between the healthcare industry, corporate America, and higher education that must seek more interconnectedness and interdependence than ever before. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.

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Zoom Lunch Bunch

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.or......More

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.org.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

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Ready Readers Fall Crafts

Join us to create fall-themed crafts that start with a paper cup. Since we are all continuing to be safe at home, a simple list of materials required will be sent to you along with the Zoom link to enter our secure virtual room. This program is geared toward ages 3-5, b......More

Join us to create fall-themed crafts that start with a paper cup. Since we are all continuing to be safe at home, a simple list of materials required will be sent to you along with the Zoom link to enter our secure virtual room. This program is geared toward ages 3-5, but everyone in the family is welcome to join the fun. This event will occur weekly and registration is required. Please register here.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Leadership in the Age of Personalization

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for t......More

Hosted by Fairfield University, Powered by LightSpeedVT™, and brought to you LIVE from the Westport Library, this virtual summit will provide a unique learning experience that will combine thought provoking discussions with artistic storytelling by the QuickCenter for the Arts at Fairfield University. The discussion will be centered on the intersection between the healthcare industry, corporate America, and higher education that must seek more interconnectedness and interdependence than ever before. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.

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Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom.  For students in grades 2 - 5. Registration required: For November 2, register here For November 9, register here For November 16, register here For November 23, register here ......More

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom.  For students in grades 2 - 5. Registration required: For November 2, register here For November 9, register here For November 16, register here For November 23, register here For November 30, register here For December 7, register here For December 14, register here For December 21, register here

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Library Closed: Election Day

Election 2020 Fact Checking Local Voting Information Spot Fake News Voting Issues in the US

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Job Search Work Team

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability ......More

UPDATE: The Job Search Work Team is continuing virtually during the Library's closure. For information on how to access the weekly meeting virtually, contact Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org. The Job Search Work Team is a weekly networking and accountability group for people who are “in transition." It meets Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11 am, and is open to anyone who is actively seeking employment. For more information, contact business librarian Ellen Janpol at ejanpol@westportlibrary.org     Find a Job: From Resumes to Negotiating Benefits Your Virtual Job Search Navigating Working from home      

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Cyber Toddler Time with Miss Lynne

Bring a lap to sit on or friend who might like to sit on YOUR lap.  This is a Zoom program, so please register here.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Therapy Dog ZOOMs for Families

Zoom with a Library Therapy Dog for 15 minutes on selected Tuesdays in October and November.  Please register here Contact Lynne Perrigo at lperrigo@westportlibrary.org for more information.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Practice Your School Skills

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom.  For students in grades 2 - 5. Registration required: For November 4, register here For November 11, register here For November 18, register here For December 2, register here ......More

Come have fun -- read, write and play math games with a Westport teacher on Google Classroom.  For students in grades 2 - 5. Registration required: For November 4, register here For November 11, register here For November 18, register here For December 2, register here For December 9, register here For December 16, register here

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Zoom Lunch Bunch

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.or......More

A half hour of stories and songs especially chosen for 3, 4 and 5-year olds to enjoy along with their lunch.  All family members are welcome.  This is a Zoom program please register here to receive an email link. Contact Kris Nash for details at knash@westportlibrary.org.

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Maker Kids Grades 2 & 3 Workshop - LED Cards

This program will be held via Zoom and is designed for children in 2-3rd grade with adult supervision. The library will supply 2 LEDs (random colors), a battery and conductive tape. Participants to supply cardstock, markers/crayons, and scissors Registration required. ......More

This program will be held via Zoom and is designed for children in 2-3rd grade with adult supervision. The library will supply 2 LEDs (random colors), a battery and conductive tape. Participants to supply cardstock, markers/crayons, and scissors Registration required.  Please register here.  This workshop may not take the full 90 minutes but is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Meeting link provided upon registration.

Other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Chapter a Day: Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kr......More

This virtual program is for anyone who likes to settle in, get comfortable and listen to a continuing story. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00 PM. Book begins October 6, finishes November 5. Register here to receive the Zoom link. For information, contact Kris Nash. knash@westportlibrary.org

other, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States