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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Wednesday May 6 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tummy Time in the Morning
Wednesdays, 9:30--10:00 Higgins Room For pre-walking babies with an adult. Songs, fingerplays, bouncing, lifting, and a book. No registration required, though space is limited. . The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous ......More
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Wednesday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscript......More
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Wednesday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Anyone Can Use: Genealogy Resources
Join us for “Anyone Can Use: Genealogy Resources” on May 6 in the Komansky Room. Explore the Westport Library’s rich collection of tools, including Ancestry (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, FamilySearch, Historical Newspapers and more —all free with your Westpor......More
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Wednesday May 6 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! Starting Wednesday, April 15, we will be reading Most Ardently Yours by F......More
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Wednesday May 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: Italian
The Westport Library's Italian conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm in The Board Room (Room 210 on the Library's upper level). This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Parti......More
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Wednesday May 6 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Near Peer Homework Help
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library to provide drop-in homework help for elementary and middle school students. If you don't have a specific homework assignment to work on, please bring a workbook or some other material with which yo......More
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Wednesday May 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sit & Stitch
McCall Room #216 (Subject to change) Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Ages eight to adult. Bring a work in progress or your own yarn and needles or hooks. Don't know how to knit? We'll teach you the basics — casting on, the knit and purl stitches, and casting off. Knitters and ......More
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Wednesday May 6 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Somewhat Silent Book Club
Higgins Room Wednesday, May 6, 4:30-5:00 pm For children in Grades K-5 Elementary-aged readers are welcome to come to the library to either read silently or talk about what they are currently reading. Readers can give reading suggestions, find read-alikes, suggestions, ......More
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Wednesday May 6 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