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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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 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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Fred Hochberg, businessman and government veteran, will talk global trade policy with Steve Parish on Thursday, as part of the Westport Library’s Common Ground Initiative.
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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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New board members Christy Charise, James Corgel, Darcy Travlos and Ashley Zwick begin their terms today.
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The show will take place in the Library’s Trefz Forum at 6 p.m.
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Westporters invited to March 23 event to meet members of town’s citizen assembly and learn more about their role in town government.
Read MoreThe longtime Westport resident worked at the Westport Library nearly four decades, enjoyed knitting and walking, and is remembered as someone “who shared her beautiful smile and sense of hope with those around her, both those she knew and strangers.”
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Rock band’s veteran guitarist awarded first “Governor’s Award of Excellence” at Westport Library ceremony Wednesday.
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Deadline to submit entries is March 24.
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Gov. Ned Lamont to present the Rolling Stones legendary guitarist with inaugural “Governor’s Award of Excellence” on Wednesday at Westport Library.
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Work by Nina Bentley, Susan Fehlinger and Jean Krasno displayed through March 25.
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Co-sponsored by TEAM Westport and the Westport Library, contest asks high school students to explore topic in personal, community and acceptance terms.
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Officials switch from delayed opening to full-day closure as wintry precipitation poses hazardous travel conditions.
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ELENA 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 […]
July 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 […]
Join 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 […]
July 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 […]
Amani 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 […]
Something 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 […]
July 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 […]
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 […]
Westport 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 […]
SATURDAY, JULY 18 * 7PM SHOW / 6PM DOORS Take advantage of Early Bird tickets while supplies last PURCHASE TICKETS Enjoy exclusive member discounts to this and upcoming shows!* Get […]
July 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 […]
July 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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