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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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Artist Reception & Conversation: Finely Tuned, Paintings by Marlene Siff
Marlene Siff will be at the Library to discuss her exhibition, Finely Tuned. There will be a reception in the Sheffer Gallery from 2 to 3 pm, followed by a conversation between Marlene and Miggs Burroughs in the Trefz Forum from 3 to 4 pm. Finely Tuned will be on displa......More
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Rhythm and Rhyme
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:00 am November 13 - June 24 No program April 29, May 20, and May 27 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 children who can move on their own, as well as f......More
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 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 May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TEAM Westport Teen Diversity Essay Contest Awards Ceremony 2024
Register Here TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 11th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest. 2024 Essay Charge: Team Westport’s mission is to make Westport a more welcoming community with regard to race, religio......More
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Walk-in Career Coaching Support
Bring your laptop and let’s get to work! This biweekly session is designed for patrons who are waitlisted, receiving services but will like additional support, or anyone else interested in working on their career goals in a study group-style session. Assistance with res......More
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Tuesday May 7 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 May 7 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Mother Goose Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am November 7 - May 7 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 the......More
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Tuesday May 7 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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Saturday June 1 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Button Making Workshop
Sunday, June 21 1:30 - 4:30 pm The Hub, Main Floor Free drop in Make a button using a favorite photo, cut-outs from comics and graphic novels, or draw your own art. Finished button size is two inches. Limit of two buttons per participant. The Library is pleased ......More
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Saturday June 1 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
‘Stepping Into the Shade’: Documentary Series Premiere
Register Here The much-anticipated documentary series, Stepping Into the Shade, will premiere in the Library's Trefz Forum. Hosted by the acclaimed journalist Leslie Mayes, the evening will include an exclusive glimpse into the series' most compelling scenes, followed b......More
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Sunday June 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WestportWRITES: Stand Up Comedy and Humorous Storytelling
Register Here Award-winning comedian Mina Hartong ( Joe’s Pub, Olivia Travel, Lincoln Center Director’s Lab) offers a two-part writer’s workshop on how to write comedy and humor into your storytelling and work. Join us to learn about set ups, flow, exposition, and joke ......More
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Monday June 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Rhythm and Rhyme
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:00 am November 13 - June 24 No program April 29, May 20, and May 27 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 children who can move on their own, as well as f......More
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Monday June 3 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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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Verso University Presents: Location Sketch Class
Register Here A series of classes where participants draw a location and study uses of composition, line, and value to capture the mood and story of a place. The class will meet on Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10-11:30 am. Weather permitting, be prepared to draw locations outsi......More
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Verso University Presents: Permission to Write Your Story
Register Here There are three things aspiring and established writers need and crave: time, space and the permission to write. Class will meet on Thursdays, 2-3:30 pm, May 30-June 20. During this four-session workshop we give ourselves the permission to write and the gi......More
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Tuesday June 4 4:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Story Fun with Mrs. Olson
Tuesdays, 4:45 - 5:15 pm November 14 - June 4 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 June 4 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Connections Networking and Career Development Group
Register The Westport library 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. This group will meet the first Tuesday of each m......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT