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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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Environmental Arts Concert
Register Here The Environmental Arts Concert is a display of the highly impressive musical talent exhibited by Staples High School students. Members of the Staples Environmental Arts Club, co-founded by Kendra Cheng and Amelie Bazile, have worked to organize a performan......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 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Button Making Workshop
Sunday, June 2 1:30-4:30 pm The Hub Join us in the Hub on the Library's main floor and 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. Free to ......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, November 13 - June 24 No program April 29, May 20, and May 27 Komansky Room For ages birth to 5 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 for the little ones w......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 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Westport Library Tech Rally
Every Tuesday, Library staff and assistants will be on hand in the Trefz Forum to provide in-person support for accessing our digital resources. Our tech assistants are available to help you download our digital collections onto your devices. Please note that these sess......More
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Tuesday June 4 4:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Story Fun with Mrs. Olson
Tuesdays, 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, after a day at s......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Connections Networking and Career Development Group
Email to 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 ......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 April 3, we will start reading A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock — ......More
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Wednesday June 5 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Verso University Presents: Iberian Wine: Exploring Wines of Spain & Portugal
Register Here Join Certified Sommelier, Barbie Messa, as she explores Iberian Wine, including mainland Spain, Portugal, and their surrounding islands. We'll discuss the most famous classic regions, such as Rioja and Porto, and up-and-coming areas like the Canary Islands......More
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Chess Club for Adults
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! ......More
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Wednesday June 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Talk: Martha Hodes on ‘My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering’
Register Here Martha Hodes, professor of history at New York University, will be in conversation about her latest book, My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering. Professor Hodes will be in conversation with Valerie Ann Leff. In this moving and tho......More
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Thursday June 6 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
WestportWRITES: Advanced Memoir Writing Class Spring Session
Mary-Lou Weisman, bestselling author, personal essayist, and memoir writer, offers an eight-session workshop for those who have had some experience in writing memoir and personal essay. Please note: This is not a beginners class. The goal of the workshop is to foster a ......More
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: French
This conversation group is for advanced French speakers. Participants should have some proficiency in speaking French. There is a beginner/intermediate group that meets on Wednesdays. The group will meet every Friday from 11 am-12 pm in room 210. Contact Joan McAteer at......More
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Saturday June 8 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Reading to Rover
Saturdays, May 4, June 8 and June 29 Higgins Room Join us in the Children's Library and read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Whether your child is an early or more practiced reader, this program is beneficial to both. Sign in at the Children's Reference Desk on the ......More
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Sunday June 9 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Storytelling Sundays at the Library!
In partnership with Northeast Storytelling, join a community of storytellers and listeners at the Library one Sunday afternoon each month! Facilitated by Northeast Storytelling President ChaChanna Simpson, each gathering will allow storytellers to share true tales on a ......More
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Sunday June 9 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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Sunday June 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The HIVE Presents: Artists Story-Share at The Westport Library
Register Here The HIVE Presents Artists Story-Share At The Westport Library: Connecting Community Through Art & Stories. Artists share their own art and stories about "Unexpected Human Pollination!" in the Trefz Forum. Have you ever had an experience where you found yo......More