Jeff Selingo talks at the Westport Library March 5
Staples’ Bill Plunkett and Sandra Zeigler endorse Jeff Selingo’s guidance for students to find their best college fit beyond selectivity. Meet and hear Selingo at the library, March 5.
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Meet Lauren Tarshis, popular ‘I Survived’ author, at Westport Library
The best-selling ‘I Survived’ book series tells stories of resilient youngsters surviving tragedies from Pompeii to the California wildfires. See Lauren Tarshis at the Westport Library.
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Westport Library essay contests encourage reflection on diversity and perseverance
The Westport Library has announced two essay contests, inviting participants to explore the themes of diversity, dignity, courage, and perseverance.
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David J, Cumbe Dance join VersoFest lineup
A prominent alternative rock artist and a Congolese dance and drum group have joined the schedule of events at the Westport Library’s upcoming VersoFest.
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Peter Shapiro, Susanna Hoffs join guests at Westport Library’s VersoFest
A celebrated music promoter and the co-founder of an iconic pop band have joined the lineup at the Westport Library’s upcoming VersoFest.
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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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Connecting quilts to community, heritage, and storytelling at the Westport Library
A series of quilting exhibitions is now on view across multiple galleries at the Westport Library, inviting visitors to discover how the craft can connect different generations and areas.
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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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Wyclef Jean announced as headliner of Westport Library’s VersoFest
Wyclef Jean, a Grammy Award-winning musician, will visit Westport this spring as the main act in VersoFest ’26.
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“All the Water in the World” selected for WestportREADS 2026
Looking for a good read to cozy up with this holiday season? The Westport Library has a suggestion for you.
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Nine letters, starts with C… Tickets now available for Westport Library’s annual crossword contest
Tickets are now available for The Westport Library’s annual crossword puzzle contest, which will take place next month and welcome New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz as host.
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Westport Library features expanded Holiday Shop for local shopping
The Westport Library has brought back its Holiday Store for the season, with expanded offerings to help support local merchants and library programming.
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Hundreds gather at Westport Library for community conversation on antisemitism and Jewish identity
Those who approached the microphone were thoughtful, compassionate, and at times emotional, a wide cross-section of the Westport community gathered together to discuss one of the pressing issues of our time: antisemitism.
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Five entrepreneurs to present ideas in inaugural StartUp Westport pitch competition
StartUp Westport will launch its first pitch competition this week, with five entrepreneurs vying for $25,000 in non-dilutive funding to help advance their business idea.
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George Barrett to play fundraiser concert for Westport Library on Sunday
A Westport-raised singer-songwriter and other musicians will offer an afternoon concert this weekend to raise funds for the Westport Library.
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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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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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School board approves sensitive student surveys, with concerns
The Westport school board approved student surveys addressing mental health, identity, and stress. While some members raised concerns, officials said the assessments help counselors support students.
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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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CT Blood Center Drives
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBallet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
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Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and place into a local context, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. Moderated by journalist and 06880 founder […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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Amani Burnham: Debut Album Tour – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesAmani Burnham - Debut Album Tour : FREE TICKET SHOW THURSDAY, JULY 16 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available […]
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DOGS IN A PILE – Summer Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSomething organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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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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“Peter Pan” Script in Hand Jr. Playreading
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse’s junior version of its popular Script in Hand playreading series will present the swashbuckling, magical adventure of “Peter Pan,” written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by […]
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Westport, US
5:09 am,
July 13, 2026
65°F
few clouds
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