Westport Public Library

Westport Public Library is a public library in Connecticut with multiple floors containing reading areas, technology labs, meeting spaces, and a professional recording studio. The facility sits near the Saugatuck River and offers dedicated zones for study, collaboration, and creative work.

Morris Ketchum Jesup founded the library in 1886 through the Westport Reading-Room and Library Association with a donation of land and funds. Over time it developed from its original purpose into a modern facility with technology programs and creative spaces.

The library serves as a gathering place where local residents explore a collection spanning books, films, and community archives. Year-round programming for children, teenagers, and adults shapes how people experience and use the building.

The facility is open daily with dedicated spaces for individual study and group meetings throughout the building. Staff offer weekly technology support sessions to help visitors navigate computers and digital tools.

The Verso Studios produced and released the first vinyl album created by a public library in 2023, marking an unusual creative venture. This project demonstrates how the facility blends traditional music production with contemporary library services.

Location: Connecticut

Founders: Morris Ketchum Jesup

Website: http://westportlibrary.org

GPS coordinates: 41.14080,-73.36160

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25