Read a book by an author who spoke at the library!
The Lowells of Massachusetts: An American Family shares the fascinating story of the Lowells, one of the most influential families in the history of the United States.
Bestselling, award-winning author Colm Tóibín discusses House of Names, which retells the classic Greek tragedy of Clytemnestra, the queen of Mycenae, with a modern sensibility.
Join the Pub Trivia Night! Test your smarts against the best of Westport's brains. Come alone or in teams of up to four people. Compete for honor, ARCs and a discounted bar tab. Must be over 21 years old. Sign in begins at 6:30 PM on location, at the bar. Bring your library card and earn bonus points!
Justice and homeland security correspondent for CBS News and Staples High School graduate Jeff Pegues discusses Black and Blue: Inside the Divide between the Police and Black America, which examines the growing crisis between law enforcement and people of color.
Get excited for summer reading when a representative of Penguin Random House visits. Hear previews of upcoming books, and select from advanced reading copies, preview chapters and other give-aways.
Staples High School English teacher and author Brian Solomon shares his book, which explores the character, popularity and the many facets of the "King of the Monsters."
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of Brattle Book Shop and guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will show some of his favorite finds, describe some of the joys of the "hunt" and explain what makes a book go up in value.
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Author Leonard Sherman discusses "If You’re In A Dogfight, Become A Cat!—Strategies For Long-Term Growth", which offers practical advice on two of the most vexing issues facing businesses today: achieving long-term profitable growth and breaking away from the pack.
Thursday, Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Westporter Sybil Steinberg, contributing editor and former book review section editor for Publishers Weekly, returns with more ideas for your summer reading with her ever-popular talk on the best new reads.