events @ the Library

Friday, October 3
7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Fundraiser auction to benefit the Library of the Books Unbound art produced over the summer . Check back for more details.

Library Books Unbound website.

Opening reception: Friday, August 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

(at left, poster by Leonard Everett Fisher)

Opening reception: Friday, June 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

An afternoon of musical performances, art displays and poetry recitations with the Staples High School Art Club. There will also be an open-mike for those who become inspired! Refreshments will be served.

"Altered Books: Recycling Magic" showcases the artfully recycled printed page from pieces in the collection of the Portland Public Library in Portland, Maine.

(at left, Billy Goat the Counselor by Sachiyo Yoshida)

A special party! The first in a year-long celebration!
Activities and entertainment for all ages, including musical performances, historic exhibits of Westport and the Library, Imagine 2108 projects presentation, roving entertainers, arts and crafts and much more.

Library 100th Birthday website.

Abstract impressions in nature by Julie Fatherley will be on display in The Great Hall for the month of March.

Opening reception: Friday, March 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

An exhibit of both original and contemporary illustrations of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be on display through May 15.

Oil paintings by Shanghai, China artist John Tang will be on display in The Great Hall from January 2 through February 28.

Opening reception: Friday, January 4 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Winners from Westport Magazine's annual photography contest will be displayed in the Riverwalk Display from January 2 through February 21.

"Color Celebrations," watercolors by Laura Wilk will be on display in the Great Hall from December 1 to 31.

Opening reception: Friday, December 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Book jackets representing the authors appearing at the Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature.

Riverwalk Display Case
through October 22

"Star Wars Turns 30," celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of the first film in George Lucas' epic series. The pieces on exhibit are from the extensive collection of Westporter and Star Wars fan extraordinaire Watts Wacker.

Friday, October 5
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

The Friends of the Library invite you to an art reception for the opening of the exhibit "Special Places" to view the work of impressionist, watercolorist, Leonard Mizerek.

Light refreshments will be served. Please enter through the upper level entrance.

More about the artist

through September 30
The Great Hall

The oil paintings, drawings, and collages by Estelle Margolis are in an exhibit enitled, “Moments of Truth.” The work will be on exhibit September 1 through September 30 during regular library hours.