City maps, land records, death certificates, and more! The City Clerk’s Office may be well-known for issuing dog licenses, but did you know it also records our history? Come and meet City Clerk Peter C. Smith, as he shares secrets of the “From the Vault” project and tells us about the different historical documents that […]

In anticipation of the Big Game, The Westport Library welcomes best-selling author Jeff Benedict to talk football and discuss his definitive book on the New England Patriots, The Dynasty. As an author, producer, and commentator, Benedict is the ultimate cultural authority on the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots, as featured at […]

This biennial exhibition features new work by the exceptional artists and designers who teach in UConn’s Digital Media & Design Department in the School of Fine Arts. The variety of media featured reflects the diverse academic concentrations offered by the department, including Motion Design & Animation, Web/Interactive Media Design, Game Design, Digital Culture, and Digital Film/Video Production. Public Programs: Opening […]

Learn about interior styling from Mieke ten Have. Mieke shares her expertise on pattern play, color theory, flowers and more while discussing her book, Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have. The book is a beautiful representation of Mieke's talent. Mieke ten Have is an interiors stylist, design writer, and creative consultant. After years working as a magazine editor, […]

Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab Dr. NaLette Brodnax Join us for an interdisciplinary discussion on how carceral ideology—the reliance on surveillance, coercion, and confinement—shapes the educational experiences of poor and racially minoritized students. Dr. NaLette Brodnax’s research explores how carceral practices in schools influence pedagogy, culture, and discipline, potentially hindering students’ transitions to college and the […]

Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut: Ocean Clusters as Drivers for Local and Regional Economic Development Join us for an exciting and impactful event focused on accelerating the growth of the Blue Economy in Connecticut. This gathering will bring together thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the tremendous potential of our state's marine […]

Learn all about Long Island Sound and ongoing efforts to restore its habitat! Darien Nature Center and Darien Library welcome Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper. Bill will talk about our beautiful local waterway and discuss the urgent need to remove "ghost pots" from the Long Island Sound and restore the Sound's floor to its natural state. […]