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 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, a Grammy Award-winning musician, will visit Westport this spring as the main act in VersoFest ’26.
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Looking for a good read to cozy up with this holiday season? The Westport Library has a suggestion for you.
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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The Westport Library is showcasing the works of Steve Moen, Tom Kretsch, and Linn Cassetta in exhibitions running through Oct. 5, with artist receptions and discussions in August and September.
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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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Scenes from Double L Market’s Lloyd Allen new project–“Screen Time”–will be shown Sunday afternoon at the Library.
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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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Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7PM Sorry For Laughing by Evan Zes Part of the Barnstormer series, held in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center.
Summer camp families—both returning and new—are invited to a special Camp MoCA Open House for a sneak peek at all the creativity and fun in store this summer! Explore our […]
Your 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 […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1PM & 4PM Click Clack Moo A TheaterWorksUSA Production Recommended Ages: Pre-K through 4
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1PM & 4PM Click Clack Moo A TheaterWorksUSA Production Recommended Ages: Pre-K through 4
Experience an evening of expressive brilliance with internationally acclaimed violinist Karisa Chiu—celebrated for her “distinctive and fascinating intellect” and prizewinning virtuosity—and renowned pianist Frederic Chiu, whose expansive career and imaginative […]
“OPERA MEETS BROADWAY!” MAY 17 WESTON LIBRARY At 4 pm on May 17 the Friends of the Weston Library present “Opera Meets Broadway!” as the latest in their Sunday Soundscapes […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7PM An Evening with Audra McDonald with Andy Einhorn on piano
Triple Play unites three exceptional American musicians — Peter "Madcat" Ruth, Joel Brown, and Chris Brubeck — whose collective roots stretch back nearly 40 years through rock, jazz, folk, blues, […]
Your 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 […]
Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie […]
Film Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day Followed by a Q+A with Brian Kane Thursday May 28 from 6:30–9:00PM Film duration: 1h 25m Registration: $20 general admission, $10 […]
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