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Homework battles at your house? Reinforcements have arrived.

The Westport Library are offering Near Peer Homework Help — high school students on site to help elementary and middle school kids.
🗓 Monday–Thursday
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‘The Edge of Water’ by Olufunke Grace Bankole Wins the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature The Edge of Water, the miraculous, multi-generational debut novel by Olufunke Grace Bankole, is the winner of the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature.

We're awarding the third annual Westport Prize for Literature on Thursday (11/6), to @ogracebankole.bsky.social for her wondrous debut novel, "The Edge of Water."

My story: westportlibrary.org/the-edge-of-...

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Connecting Community Through the Power of Story: StoryFest 2025 Delights Attendees, Makes a Lasting Impact Connecting community through the power of stories: StoryFest 2025 at The Westport Library delights attendees through talks with Shonda Rhimes and Julian Brave NoiseCat, author visits to schools, a fil...

#StoryFest, The Westport Library's annual literary festival, was a hit again this year, w/ visits from Julian Brave NoiseCat, James Montgomery & Christine Ohlman, Shonda Rhimes & 30+ amazing authors.

Here's our recap (words+pictures+video): westportlibrary.org/connecting-c...

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The Westport Library Honors Sarah Jessica Parker at Annual BOOKED for the evening Celebration BOOKED for the evening celebrated its 26th edition in the highest of style, welcoming Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, publisher, and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker to The Westport Library’s Tr...

BOOKED for the evening is in the books. Here's my recap of our amazing library fundraiser with gracious bibliophile Sarah Jessica Parker: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...

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Novels by Olufunke Grace Bankole, Nicole Cuffy, and Jennifer Haigh Headline the Finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature The Edge of Waterby Olufunke Grace Bankole, O Sinners by Nicole Cuffy, and Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh are the finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature, awarded annually to honor an orig...

We have 3 amazing finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature: The Edge of Water (@ogracebankole.bsky.social), O Sinners (@nicolethecuffy.bsky.social) & Rabbit Moon (Jennifer Haigh). Winner to be announced soon & honored 11/6 at the #WestportLibrary.

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The Westport Library to Welcome Best-selling, Award-winning Author Richard Russo to Discuss His New Book, ‘Life and Art’ Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo, the critically revered and publicly adored author of Nobody’s Fool, Empire Falls, Bridge of Sighs, and additional award-winning best-sellers, will be making a spec...

Just a few hours from @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social‬ winner Richard Russo appearing at the Library. My preview story: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...

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Best-selling, Award-winning Authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft Entertain, Delight Students in Unforgettable Morning at The Westport Library The J vs. K Book Tour took The Westport Library by storm Wednesday morning, May 7, with #1 New York Times best-selling authors and Newbery Award winners Kwame Alexander (The Crossover) and Jerry Craft...

Amazing morning yesterday at the Library w/ @iamkwame4life.bsky.social & @jerrycraft.bsky.social, who wowed 300 students from nearby schools as part of their J vs. K tour.

My story (w/ photo gallery): westportlibrary.org/best-selling...

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Four Days of Music, Media, Creativity — and Community: The Westport Library Packs the House for VersoFest 2025 For four remarkable days, The Westport Library welcomed mor than 3,500 people for its fourth annual VersoFest music and media festival, a celebration of music, media, art, creativity, and once again t...

Coming in a little late but here's my wrap from #VersoFest: 4 days (plus an amazing encore by @gangoffour.bsky.social on 4/18!) and 4,000+ people.

Full recap: westportlibrary.org/four-days-of...

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Home - VersoFest: Music Media & Creativity The Westport Library Presents VersoFest’25Concerts, Panels & Workshops April 3-6, 2025 APR 3-6, ’25 View All Ticketed VersoFest Events* *Registration & prices vary by event! VerSOFEST’25 IS… 4 Days of...

#VersoFest2025 kicks off today at The Westport Library. Here's a look at what's on tap: versofest.org

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Legendary Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Honored by Governor Ned Lamont at The Westport Library The Westport Library was the site of a wonderful convergence of politics, rock and roll, and community service, with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont honoring legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith R...

Big day yesterday at The Westport Library, with legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards on hand to receive the CT Governor's Award of Excellence from Gov. Lamont.

My recap: westportlibrary.org/legendary-ro...

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‘In the Distance’ by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Hernan Diaz Is the WestportREADS 2025 Selection In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Díaz is the WestportREADS 2025 book selection.The Westport Library is thrilled to announce this year’s selection and even more excited to welcom...

We have officially announced our WestportREADS selection for 2025: "In the Distance" by Pulitzer Prize winner Hernan Diaz, who will be coming to the Library 2/13/25.

Full story: westportlibrary.org/in-the-dista...

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Joyce Carol Oates what? Roxane Gay who? More like Clayton Macloud Chaplin huh, am I right? Don’t know how lucky I got to be listed amongst this awesome roster of authors, but there we go. Hope to see you at The Westport Library this Sept for StoryFest! #StoryFest2024 #WestportLibrary #VersoStudios