Entrepreneur, author Jacqueline Corbelli to speak, sign books at library
Join entrepreneur and author Jacqueline Corbelli at Westport Library for a talk and signing of her new book, “ChangeMaker,” on February 25.
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Category: Literature
Staples literary magazines earn ‘superior’ ranking in REALM contest
Staples High School’s award-winning literary magazines, Soundings and QED, have been recognized nationally with a Superior ranking by the NCTE.
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Discussion with Ani DiFranco to kick off Westport Library’s VersoFest
A conversation with Ani DiFranco, a Grammy Award-winning folk rock musician, will mark the start of festivities at the Westport Library’s four-day VersoFest 2026 event.
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Author Talk on heroes who helped Jews during World War II
Author Richard Hurowitz discusses his book In The Garden Of The Righteous, spotlighting Holocaust heroes at Westport Library on Jan. 22.
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Pulitzer Prize winning poet to be featured at Great Hunger Museum fundraiser
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield (IGHMF) is welcoming a Pulitzer Prize winning poet for a presentation next month.
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Westport photographer turns grief into memoir
Westport photographer Stacy Waldman Bass, who lost her father tragically 30 years ago and her mother in 2019, has channeled her profound grief into a new memoir, “Lightkeeper: A Memoir through the Lens of Love and Loss.” The book explores her journey of “light keeping”—preserving the memory and legacy of her family.
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StoryFest 2025 to feature Julian Brave NoiseCat
The Westport Library’s StoryFest 2025 will host an exclusive book launch for “We Survived the Night,” the debut memoir by Oscar-nominated filmmaker and author Julian Brave NoiseCat, celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Sarah Jessica Parker wows Westport
Sarah Jessica Parker captivated a Westport audience as the 2025 BOOKED for the Evening honoree. Celebrated for her acting, publishing, and advocacy for libraries and the arts, Parker shared her love of books, creativity, and the vital role of libraries in communities.
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Connecticut: brimming with arts this fall
The Westport Journal’s Fall Culture Preview highlighted the abundance of theater, art, books, and film events across Connecticut this season
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Immigration, Katrina book wins Westport Prize for Literature
Olufunke Grace Bankole has won the third annual Westport Prize for Literature for The Edge of Water, her acclaimed debut novel about immigration, family, and survival after Hurricane Katrina. The $10,000 award will be presented Nov. 6 at The Westport Library.
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Shonda Rhimes to close out StoryFest 2025
Shonda Rhimes will close out The Westport Library’s StoryFest 2025 on October 20 with a special talk marking the 10th anniversary of her bestselling memoir Year of Yes. The event includes signed books, special guests, and new insights from Rhimes.
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Westport Journal LIVE: fall 2025 culture preview
What’s hot in Westport culture this fall? Experts in theater, film, literature, and art will preview must-see local events on Sept. 4 at the Westport Library.
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Westport Library tribute to Sinéad O’Connor Aug. 6
On Aug. 6, the Westport Library will host a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor, featuring a panel of essayists and a musical performance honoring the late activist and musician. The free event centers on the new book “Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O’Connor Means to Us.”
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Cristina Jiménez at Westport Library July 31: “Dreaming of Home”
Activist and author Cristina Jiménez brings her acclaimed story of the immigrant experience to The Westport Library on July 31, joined by Make the Road Connecticut.
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Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani at library July 23
WESTPORT—Beloved author Adriana Trigiani will appear at the Westport Library on July 23 for a conversation with Christina Geist and a discussion of her new novel, “The View From Lake Como.” Admission includes a signed copy of the book.
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Sarah Jessica Parker “Booked” for Sept. 10
Sarah Jessica Parker will speak at the Westport Library. She is the latest “Booked for the Evening” honoree, joining Martin Scorsese, Alan Alda, Shonda Rhimes, Billie Jean King and other prominent artists.
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Three finalists named for third Westport Prize for Literature
Finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature are Olufunke Grace Bankole, Nicole Cuffy and Jennifer Haigh. The winner will be named later this summer. The prize will be awarded at the Westport Library November 3.
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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6:18 am,
October 29, 2026
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