Oh boy guess who @neilhimself @westportlibrary #storyfest
October 21, 2023 at 12:51 AM
Oh boy guess who @neilhimself @westportlibrary #storyfest
Thank you #WestportLibrary, B&N and all the amazing readers who came to launch #Ransom ! Thank you for your insightful questions and for loving the series!
July 15, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Thank you #WestportLibrary, B&N and all the amazing readers who came to launch #Ransom ! Thank you for your insightful questions and for loving the series!
Thank you, @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social and @jamiegangel.bsky.social, for a wonderful evening at the #WestportLibrary. #Ransom FTW!
July 15, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Thank you, @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social and @jamiegangel.bsky.social, for a wonderful evening at the #WestportLibrary. #Ransom FTW!
Great to listen to @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social talk about brilliant literary women at #westportlibrary last night. Martina's always been a huge supporter of @gutterbookshop.bsky.social. A great talk on some of Ireland's (& Irish adjacent) women writers - I learnt loads! #IrishWomenWriters
June 24, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Great to listen to @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social talk about brilliant literary women at #westportlibrary last night. Martina's always been a huge supporter of @gutterbookshop.bsky.social. A great talk on some of Ireland's (& Irish adjacent) women writers - I learnt loads! #IrishWomenWriters
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-...
#WestportLibrary #WestportPrize @tinhouse.bsky.social
My story: westportlibrary.org/the-edge-of-...
#WestportLibrary #WestportPrize @tinhouse.bsky.social
‘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.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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-...
#WestportLibrary #WestportPrize @tinhouse.bsky.social
My story: westportlibrary.org/the-edge-of-...
#WestportLibrary #WestportPrize @tinhouse.bsky.social
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
August 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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
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...
#WestportLibrary #KeithRichards #NedLamont
My recap: westportlibrary.org/legendary-ro...
#WestportLibrary #KeithRichards #NedLamont
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...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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...
#WestportLibrary #KeithRichards #NedLamont
My recap: westportlibrary.org/legendary-ro...
#WestportLibrary #KeithRichards #NedLamont
Photograph the night sky with just your phone or camera! Join WAS's Dr. Steven Labkoff for Astrophotography 101 — beginner-friendly & only $5. June 1, Westport Library. Register: westportlibrary.org
#Astrophotography #VersoUniversity #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety
#Astrophotography #VersoUniversity #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety
May 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Photograph the night sky with just your phone or camera! Join WAS's Dr. Steven Labkoff for Astrophotography 101 — beginner-friendly & only $5. June 1, Westport Library. Register: westportlibrary.org
#Astrophotography #VersoUniversity #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety
#Astrophotography #VersoUniversity #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety
I had such a good time doing a Q&A with Christopher Shaw Myers last night about his new book on his uncle Robert Shaw after a 50th anniversary screening of ‘Jaws’ @WestportLibrary The book tells the story of the extraordinary family that produced the great actor. + lots of new ‘Jaws’ lore.
July 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I had such a good time doing a Q&A with Christopher Shaw Myers last night about his new book on his uncle Robert Shaw after a 50th anniversary screening of ‘Jaws’ @WestportLibrary The book tells the story of the extraordinary family that produced the great actor. + lots of new ‘Jaws’ lore.
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, February 12, 7 pm, a WestportREADS Westport Library event, #Westport #Connecticut buff.ly/XSuikD7 @WestportLibrary #climatechange #coasts #environment #sustainability #energy #renewableenergy #greenbuilding
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, a WestportREADS Westport Library Event, February 12, Westport, Connecticut - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
In this year's WestportREADS selection, All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, much of Manhattan is underwater due to...
buff.ly
February 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, February 12, 7 pm, a WestportREADS Westport Library event, #Westport #Connecticut buff.ly/XSuikD7 @WestportLibrary #climatechange #coasts #environment #sustainability #energy #renewableenergy #greenbuilding
#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...
#WestportLibrary
Here's our recap (words+pictures+video): westportlibrary.org/connecting-c...
#WestportLibrary
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...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#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...
#WestportLibrary
Here's our recap (words+pictures+video): westportlibrary.org/connecting-c...
#WestportLibrary
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...
#WestportLibrary @pattismithh.bsky.social @henryrollins21361.bsky.social @nabilayers.bsky.social
Full recap: westportlibrary.org/four-days-of...
#WestportLibrary @pattismithh.bsky.social @henryrollins21361.bsky.social @nabilayers.bsky.social
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...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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...
#WestportLibrary @pattismithh.bsky.social @henryrollins21361.bsky.social @nabilayers.bsky.social
Full recap: westportlibrary.org/four-days-of...
#WestportLibrary @pattismithh.bsky.social @henryrollins21361.bsky.social @nabilayers.bsky.social
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...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #CTWritingProject
My story (w/ photo gallery): westportlibrary.org/best-selling...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #CTWritingProject
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...
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May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #CTWritingProject
My story (w/ photo gallery): westportlibrary.org/best-selling...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #CTWritingProject
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, February 12, 7 pm, a WestportREADS Westport Library event, #Westport #Connecticut buff.ly/XSuikD7 @WestportLibrary #climatechange #coasts #environment #sustainability #energy #renewableenergy #greenbuilding
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, a WestportREADS Westport Library Event, February 12, Westport, Connecticut - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
In this year's WestportREADS selection, All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, much of Manhattan is underwater due to...
buff.ly
January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Real Impact of Climate Change on Connecticut Shores, February 12, 7 pm, a WestportREADS Westport Library event, #Westport #Connecticut buff.ly/XSuikD7 @WestportLibrary #climatechange #coasts #environment #sustainability #energy #renewableenergy #greenbuilding
A shoutout to our friends at the Westport Library! Staples High School students offer free drop-in homework help for elementary and middle schoolers — Monday through Thursday, 4–7pm. Sign up and just bring your work.
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #HomeworkHelp #WestportCT #Community
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #HomeworkHelp #WestportCT #Community
April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A shoutout to our friends at the Westport Library! Staples High School students offer free drop-in homework help for elementary and middle schoolers — Monday through Thursday, 4–7pm. Sign up and just bring your work.
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #HomeworkHelp #WestportCT #Community
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #HomeworkHelp #WestportCT #Community
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
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #StudentSupport #NearPeer
The Westport Library are offering Near Peer Homework Help — high school students on site to help elementary and middle school kids.
🗓 Monday–Thursday
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #StudentSupport #NearPeer
March 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #StudentSupport #NearPeer
The Westport Library are offering Near Peer Homework Help — high school students on site to help elementary and middle school kids.
🗓 Monday–Thursday
westportlibrary.org/...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #StudentSupport #NearPeer
I Am Proud to Say, "We Pulled It Off!" - J vs. K (@JerryCraft & Kwame Alexander) Book Signing for 300 Norwalk, Bridgeport, & Stratford School Readers at @WestportLibrary
I Am Proud to Say, "We Pulled It Off!" - J vs. K (Jerry Craft & Kwame Alexander) Book Signing for 300 Norwalk, Bridgeport, & Stratford School Readers at Westport Library
I've always felt I was pretty good at keeping secrets, but this one was a little challenging. There were the schools to contact, the buses t...
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May 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I Am Proud to Say, "We Pulled It Off!" - J vs. K (@JerryCraft & Kwame Alexander) Book Signing for 300 Norwalk, Bridgeport, & Stratford School Readers at @WestportLibrary
Some days are better than others. Grateful to @JerryCraft
& @KwameAlexander for their stop today to work with 300
@CWPFairfield teachers and young people. Many thanks to
@FairfieldU seniors: Nohea, Max, & Bianca. @WestportLibrary
is a wonderful community partner for amazing work!
& @KwameAlexander for their stop today to work with 300
@CWPFairfield teachers and young people. Many thanks to
@FairfieldU seniors: Nohea, Max, & Bianca. @WestportLibrary
is a wonderful community partner for amazing work!
May 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Some days are better than others. Grateful to @JerryCraft
& @KwameAlexander for their stop today to work with 300
@CWPFairfield teachers and young people. Many thanks to
@FairfieldU seniors: Nohea, Max, & Bianca. @WestportLibrary
is a wonderful community partner for amazing work!
& @KwameAlexander for their stop today to work with 300
@CWPFairfield teachers and young people. Many thanks to
@FairfieldU seniors: Nohea, Max, & Bianca. @WestportLibrary
is a wonderful community partner for amazing work!
This SUN, JUNE 23, I'll be at @WestportLibrary Grand Re-Opening:
2-3pm: Poetry reading, writing & subbing + personalized poems written for participants.
3-4pm: Flash fiction writing & subbing + have your writing looked at by pro editors.
More details:
alisonmcbain.com/readings--even…
2-3pm: Poetry reading, writing & subbing + personalized poems written for participants.
3-4pm: Flash fiction writing & subbing + have your writing looked at by pro editors.
More details:
alisonmcbain.com/readings--even…
November 28, 2024 at 5:40 PM
This SUN, JUNE 23, I'll be at @WestportLibrary Grand Re-Opening:
2-3pm: Poetry reading, writing & subbing + personalized poems written for participants.
3-4pm: Flash fiction writing & subbing + have your writing looked at by pro editors.
More details:
alisonmcbain.com/readings--even…
2-3pm: Poetry reading, writing & subbing + personalized poems written for participants.
3-4pm: Flash fiction writing & subbing + have your writing looked at by pro editors.
More details:
alisonmcbain.com/readings--even…
Up all night at the @WestportLibrary - NaNoWriMo and guest author Patricia Dunn @Shewrites.via @weebly
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alisonmcbain.com/1/post/2016/11…
*YAWN* The Start of NaNoWriMo
No, I'm not yawning because NaNoWriMo is boring - the opposite is true, in fact. For me, at least, it got off to a very interesting start. In the town next door to us, Westport Library is a...
www.alisonmcbain.com
November 28, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Up all night at the @WestportLibrary - NaNoWriMo and guest author Patricia Dunn @Shewrites.via @weebly
alisonmcbain.com/1/post/2016/11…
alisonmcbain.com/1/post/2016/11…
Delighted to be part of this TEAi Panel, see you in Westport, and many thanks to @westportartsadvisory
For more info and to sign up, although it’s a free event: @westportlibrary
For more info and to sign up, although it’s a free event: @westportlibrary
November 24, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Delighted to be part of this TEAi Panel, see you in Westport, and many thanks to @westportartsadvisory
For more info and to sign up, although it’s a free event: @westportlibrary
For more info and to sign up, although it’s a free event: @westportlibrary
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...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT
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...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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...
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT
#WestportLibrary #WestportCT
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.
westportlibrary.org/novels-by-ol...
westportlibrary.org/novels-by-ol...
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...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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.
westportlibrary.org/novels-by-ol...
westportlibrary.org/novels-by-ol...
Just a few hours from @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social winner Richard Russo appearing at the Library. My preview story: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...
#RichardRusso #WestportLibrary #WestportCT
#RichardRusso #WestportLibrary #WestportCT
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...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Just a few hours from @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social winner Richard Russo appearing at the Library. My preview story: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...
#RichardRusso #WestportLibrary #WestportCT
#RichardRusso #WestportLibrary #WestportCT