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Come see live Raptors and learn about these local birds of prey!
Wingmasters: New England Birds of Prey Saturday, June 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Westport Free Public Library Licensed wildlife rehabilitators,...
Maryteresa Hicks
May 29, 20241 min read
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Your LEES Receipts Make a Difference
The Friends of Westport Library receive 1% of the Lees receipts we turn into Lees Market. It might not seem like much but your receipts...
Maryteresa Hicks
May 8, 20241 min read
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Magic or MAD SCIENCE!
Families were treated to an AWESOME program presented by Mad Science of Southeastern MA and RI on Saturday, April 20. The "Marvels of...
Maryteresa Hicks
May 1, 20241 min read
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Donate Used Books to the Westport Library May 1st through August 31st
The Friends of the Westport Library will begin accepting book, CD and DVD donations May 1st for the huge Annual Book sale in September. ...
Maryteresa Hicks
Apr 21, 20241 min read
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Mad Science: Marvels of Motion - Saturday, April 20, 11 AM
Our friends at Mad Science of Southern Mass and RI return to Westport to share experiments illustrating Isaac Newton’s three laws of...
Maryteresa Hicks
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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Westport Free Library Seed Exchange - Borrow - Grow - Share - Sponsored by the Friends of Westport Library
Spring is here! Stop in to the Library to get your Seeds! How It Works: Borrow - Choose up to five seed packets from the drawers. Then...
Maryteresa Hicks
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Mad Science: Marvels of Motion
Our friends at Mad Science of Southern Mass and RI return to Westport to share experiments illustrating Sir Isaac Newton’s three laws of...
Maryteresa Hicks
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Farewell Reception for Library Director George Ripley Tonight!
Manton Community Room -6-7:30 PM tonight. Please join the Library Board of Trustees, Library staff and the Friends Board for a gathering...
Maryteresa Hicks
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Massachusetts Library Association Legislative Breakfast
Late last week the Westport Library was host to a legislative breakfast bringing together library advocates and staff from the...
Maryteresa Hicks
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Vintage Mardi Gras Beads and Posters on display at the Library
Fat Tuesday has passed but you can still see this bold and colorful exhibit of vintage Mardi Gras beads and posters from the collection...
Maryteresa Hicks
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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Westport Library - The Heart of a Healthy Community
In today's fast-paced digital world, where information is at our fingertips and technology rules, public libraries might seem like relics...
Maryteresa Hicks
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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See What's Happening at the Library!
The Manton Room and the Helen E. Ellis Case are host to historical collections and exhibits by local artists. Each month showcases a...
Maryteresa Hicks
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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MLK DAY 2024: MONDAY, JANUARY 15
January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 Baptist minister, Civil Rights Movement leader, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Martin Luther...
Maryteresa Hicks
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Maryteresa Hicks
Jan 10, 20240 min read
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Story and Playtime Activities are Underway at the Library
For questions or to register please contact Miss Bonnie at bstrebel@sailsinc.org or call 508-636-1100. To attend "Fun with Friends"...
Maryteresa Hicks
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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Holiday Shopping at Michael's Bookstore
Are you still shopping for that special someone? Michael’s Bookstore at the Library may be just the spot. A variety of hardcover and...
Maryteresa Hicks
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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Discounted Museum Passes sponsored by FOWL are available at the Library.
Thanks to the donations from our members, FOWL is able to sponsor a host of discounted museum passes for patrons of the Library. Passes...
Maryteresa Hicks
Nov 5, 20231 min read
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Murderous Mondays Book Club November Selection
The Murderous Mondays Book Club will meet on Monday, November 13, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. to discuss Death of a Witch by M.C. Beaton, a...
Maryteresa Hicks
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Touch A Truck 'N Treat This Saturday!
Vehicles from the Westport Fire Dept. and the Westport Police Dept will be visiting at the Library this Saturday from 2-4 PM. Wear your...
Maryteresa Hicks
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Haunted Real Estate with Tim Weisberg - Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM in the Manton Community Room
Come and join us for this most interesting talk about haunted properties around New England. You can buy a paranormal property but you...
Maryteresa Hicks
Oct 18, 20231 min read
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