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On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and read General Order No. 3 — informing ens...
06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and read General Order No. 3 — informing enslaved people that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Freed slaves marked that date the following year, beginning a tradition of celebration that would eventually become a federal holiday, the first created by Congress since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

The library is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, but our librarians put together a resource guide to help you learn more about its history and significance. Take a few minutes with it ➡️ https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/Juneteenth

Happy Monday! Enjoy these Pokémon cards made by our club members. Pokémon club will be back after the summer!
06/15/2026

Happy Monday! Enjoy these Pokémon cards made by our club members. Pokémon club will be back after the summer!

Celebrate love, diversity, and community at Westport Pride 2026! Library staff will be outside on the Jesup green celebr...
06/12/2026

Celebrate love, diversity, and community at Westport Pride 2026! Library staff will be outside on the Jesup green celebrating Pride alongside our community from 12-3 pm this Sunday!

🛍️ Local artisan vendors
📚 Informational booths from inclusive organizations
🍔 Food trucks with tasty bites and treats
🎶 Live music from local and professional artists

Free and open to all—come as you are and let your colors shine! 🏳️‍🌈

What are your neighbors saying about the books they're reading from the library? Check it out, or better yet... check ou...
06/11/2026

What are your neighbors saying about the books they're reading from the library? Check it out, or better yet... check out these books with your library card and add your thoughts to the bookmark!

Check it out! 📚 New books alert! With our Summer Reading Challenge in full swing, our librarians are excited to share so...
06/10/2026

Check it out! 📚 New books alert!

With our Summer Reading Challenge in full swing, our librarians are excited to share some of the newest releases from the last two weeks with you. Which ones will you add to your TBR list and what category will you fit them in? ☀️📖

Visit the for our Summer Reading Challenge details

The pieces are finally revealed. *Piece by Piece* — the Artists Collective of Westport's collaborative exhibition — is n...
06/07/2026

The pieces are finally revealed. *Piece by Piece* — the Artists Collective of Westport's collaborative exhibition — is now on view in the Jesup through July 27. Without knowing the identity of the featured artwork, each artist was given a printout of one of the 12” x 12” sections from the mural, and a blank panel onwhich to create their interpretation of it in any medium. The end result of this project is an entertaining exercise in community, creativity, and collaboration.

Each 12-by-12-inch square portrait is available for $100. Half of every sale supports the artist; the other half funds the Library's art programs. Learn more about art at the library ➡️ https://westportlibrary.org/art-at-the-library/

What a homecoming for David Pogue at the Library this week!The bestselling author and tech journalist shared behind-the-...
06/05/2026

What a homecoming for David Pogue at the Library this week!

The bestselling author and tech journalist shared behind-the-scenes stories from his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, and performed hilarious iPhone parodies that many would argue were far more deserving of an automatic download than U2’s Songs of Innocence. 📱😂🎵

Watch the full conversation and piano performance ➡️ https://youtu.be/hh9DWhK6CNQ?si=dEK1_Un1dXhUNuEc

Every month, the Library's *Verso University* offers a rotating lineup of high-level classes, workshops, and lectures — ...
06/04/2026

Every month, the Library's *Verso University* offers a rotating lineup of high-level classes, workshops, and lectures — structured series designed for adults who want to keep learning at a serious level. June's offerings cover a range of topics and formats, from one-time lectures to multi-week courses. Class sizes are limited and registration is required, so if something on this month's graphic catches your eye, it's worth signing up sooner rather than later. If cost is a barrier, just reach out ➡️ https://westportlibrary.org/verso-university/

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Westport, CT
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