The Westport Library
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About Us
Since 1886, the Library has been devoted to enriching the intellectual and creative lives of the residents of Westport. Overlooking the scenic Saugatuck River, The Westport Library is a vibrant community hub where people of all ages come to seek information, gain knowledge, exchange ideas and share experiences. For more information go to: http://westportlibrary.org/
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Contact Information
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
Call 203.291.4800
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Monday April 1 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
MORE Baby Signs® Sign, Say & Play™ Classes
Register Here March 18 - April 29 No program on April 22 Parents and their babies will enjoy fun-filled play classes, an extension of the Sign, Say & Play™ classes, with lots of signing, signing, and dancing activities that highlight important developmental skills. Baby......More
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Monday April 1 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Rhythm and Rhyme
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:00 am November 13 - April 22 No program and Library closed February 19 No program on March 4, April 8 and April 29 Komansky Room For ages birth to five with an adult Join us for lots of movement, songs, nursery rhymes, music, and a story. Ideal for c......More
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Monday April 1 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: English
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 21......More
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Near-Peer Tutoring
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 and 8 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors have busy schedules of t......More
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Monday April 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Join us and help The Westport Library better serve teens! Earn volunteer service hours.Develop teen programs at the library.Recommend books, films, and music for the collection.To be added to the Advisory Board mailing list, and be notified about upcoming meetings and o......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Mother Goose Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am November 7 - April 30 No program March 12 Higgins Room For new and emerging walkers with an adult Rhymes, clapping, and dancing for children moving on their own. The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through ......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Books & Bites
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you ......More
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Tuesday April 2 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
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 ......More
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Tuesday April 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: Spanish
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller ......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Near-Peer Tutoring
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 and 8 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors have busy schedules of t......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Story Fun with Mrs. Olson
Tuesdays, 4:45 - 5:15 pm November 14 - April 30 No program April 16 Higgins Room For kindergarteners and first graders Pair with Buddy Reading and make it a fun filled Tuesday afternoon at The Children's Library. Relax with Mrs. Olson, a kindergarten teacher from GFES,......More
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Tuesday April 2 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Buddy Reading
Pair with Story Fun with Mrs. Olsen and make it a fun filled Tuesday afternoon at The Children's Library. Early and more practiced readers can come to the Children's Library to read with a buddy from Staples High School. This is a drop-in program, so time slots will be......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
International Admissions Panel
Register Here More and more students are exploring universities outside the United States. There are many reasons for this: a sense of adventure, lower tuition costs, the ability to complete a bachelor’s degree in less time, and relative transparency in the admissions p......More
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Wednesday April 3 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Princess Diana's Storytime
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:00 am November 1 - April 24 No program March 13 Higgins Room For ages birth to 3 years old with an adult This fun program is designed to move children on the reading readiness continuum. Along with our fox mascot, we will be continuing nursery rhym......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at j......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Tummy Time
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am November 1 - April 24 No program March 13 Higgins Room For pre-walking babies with an adult Songs, fingerplays, bouncing, lifting, and a book! Designed for babies and their adult. Tummy Time will also meet on Friday mornings at 10:30 am. Pl......More
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Wednesday April 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Anyone Can Use: Nexis Uni
Register Here What could be cooler than learning how to find company dossiers, international news, and legal regulations with Nexis Uni- a world renowned research database with over 15,000 sources that is FREE with your Westport Library Card? Join us for Anyone Can Use ......More
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Wednesday April 3 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tell a Yarn...
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! On January 31, we will start reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes. Yarn circle......More
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: Italian
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller ......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Near-Peer Tutoring
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 and 8 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors have busy schedules of t......More
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Wednesday April 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
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 ......More
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
VersoFest Visionary presented by Darcy Travlos: Musician, Activist, and Author Chuck D to Kick Off VersoFest 2024
Buy Tickets VersoFest 2024 Schedule Chuck D, leader and co-founder of legendary group Public Enemy and acclaimed hip hop icon, social activist, author, film producer, and digital music pioneer, will discuss his life, work, and recent graphic novel with Akashic Books pub......More
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Thursday April 4 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Miss Mary's Storytime
Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am November 2 - April 25 No program March 14 Higgins Room For ages birth to 3 with an adult This program is designed to move children on the reading readiness continuum. We continue with nursery rhymes, songs, and play, plus a picture book and t......More
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Thursday April 4 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
VersoFest 2024 Kickoff Concert presented by Darcy Travlos: The Lemon Twigs
Buy Tickets Now! VersoFest 2024 Schedule The indie rock/pop band The Lemon Twigs will lead the VersoFest 2024 kickoff concert on Thursday, April 4, in the Library’s Trefz Forum. Doors open at 7 pm with WFMU and WHUS favorite DJ HYSTERICA spinning her all-vinyl oeuvre of......More
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Friday April 5 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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Friday April 5 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tummy Time
Fridays, 9:30 - 10:00 am November 3 - April 26 No program March 15 and March 22 Higgins Room For pre-walking babies with an adult Songs, fingerplays, bouncing, lifting, and a book! Tummy Time will also meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. Please check our Events Cale......More
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Language Conversation Group: Japanese
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller ......More
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Connections Networking and Career Development Group
The Westport library is launching our Pro Links Networking group! This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. These groups are designed to offer membe......More
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Friday April 5 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ready Readers: Zoo Animals
For children ages 3 - 5 March 1 - April 26 No program on March 15, March 22, and April 19 Higgins Room Come join us as we learn about zoo animals in this interactive and engaging storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Each week we will focus on a different anima......More