The citizen group that opposed the gorham island development quickly evolved into save westport now, which became an official political party in 1979 and endorsed candidates for local zoning boards. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Walter boughton pitkin june 29, 19 june 27, 2007 was an american publisher, author. When the remarkable book shop closed, westporters mourned the loss of a quirky, comfy store that for decades epitomized main street. Follow these instructions to get started with your device. The remarkable book shop on westports main street in this 1987. Mar 08, 2012 woogs world the story is in the telling. Tagged kleins department store, oscars delicatessen, remarkable book store, westport ct main street subscribe to 06880 by email its free. Munce named memorial day parade grand marshal westportnow.
However, with our progress into stage 1, the library is now allowed to offer curbside pickup. Your pin number is the last four digits of your phone number. Hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction books, vinyl. English manor english house english style beautiful library house beautiful english interior large windows window shutters sweet home. Please visit the library card catalogue via the link on the righthand column, and either email, or call the library with your book selections. Woogs world the story is in the telling westport news. Essay the furor over nixons memoirs the new york times. Remarkable book shop merrillville, indiana bookstore. The westport library in connecticut will host its annual summer book sale from july 14 july 17 on the jesup green in westport, ct.
Photo by dave matlow explore warymeyers blogs photos on flickr. Westport library announces 26th annual book sale westport, ct the sale will coincide with the 45th annual westport fine arts festival. Westport free public library 408 old county road westport, massachusetts 02790 phone number. Dec 30, 20 the book, my life in france, by master chef julia child and alex prudihomme, is the 2014 choice by the westport library for the annual westportreads community reading project. Remarkable bookcycle out for a spin in westport, connecticut, for the big share earlier this month.
I confess to missing the fine arts theater, kleins, the remarkable book shop and that wonderful chinese restaurant next to the old library. Remarks by jonathan fanton at the westport, connecticut. October 2019 sybils list libguides at the westport library. The exclusive use of the words book and shop is disclaimed apart from the mark as whole. I grew up in weston, have a house in fairfield and have shopped in westport all my adult life. Feb 11, 2020 many ct residents are unaware their library card issued in most cities are valid in most other state libraries. Welcome to the westport public library website in westport connecticut. The remarkable bookshop, westport conn you are so missed. The westport library thewestportlibrary westport, ct 386. Jul 02, 2018 the westport library in connecticut will host its annual summer book sale from july 14 july 17 on the jesup green in westport, ct. Author jane green took her remarkable bookcycle out for a spin in westport. Westport, ct february 2020 by lifestyle publications issuu. The front entrance of westport library the westport library as seen from the opposite side of the saugatuck river in westport, connecticut the westport library is a public library in the town of westport, connecticut that was originally established on february 4, 1886 by members of the westport readingroom and library association. As a novelist who created the facebook group westport front porch for exactly.
Find 441 listings related to the remarkable book shop in westport on. The westport library thewestportlibrary westport, ct. See more ideas about book nooks, library books and books. Browse our books, dvds and collections, see whats recommended by our staff. Westport free public library sails library network. Learn more about the remarkable bookcycle, other ways. The westport public schools do a wonderful job providing opportunities to. Westport connecticut literary travel swedish interiors shop around inspirational books library books book nooks store fronts brainstorm. Remarkable bookcycle back at compo beach danbury daily voice. His mother esther owned the remarkable book shop on main street, and seemed to know every book and author dating back to the library of alexandria. The westport library is thrilled to announce the launch of its 20172018 westportwrites program and the unveiling of its new espresso book machine ebm on sunday, september 10 starting at 1 p. His mother esther owned the remarkable book shop on main street, and seemed to know every book. See more ideas about shop around, around the worlds and books. If you have a library card but do not yet have a password, click or tap here to create a password.
Search for your titles in the westport library catalog or in the app apple android. Maker faire westport is produced by remarkable steam, inc. Design ideas fly freely from place to place, transforming countries, towns, and. May, 2020 with freading, you can borrow 3 ebooks per week, but any unused book downloads roll over each week for a four week period. Top 10 best bookstores near westport, ct 06880 last updated. This book is the first comprehensive, indepth history of a town celebrated throughout the nation and the world. Munce is the honorary president of the society of illustrators and chairman of the stanford lowe illustration collection committee of the new britain museum of american art. We are pleased to announce our new and expanded westport location 253 post road west westport, ct 068808180 203. Little free library on wheels travel between the pages. Besides the fantastic setting of the westport library right on the banks of the saugatuck river, its got the largest selection of books, periodicals, videos and music cds to borrow. Massachusetts, wed love to get lost in a book or a whole little library here. Westport, connecticutbased writer jane green is a big supporter of the little. Jun 08, 2018 westport library announces 26th annual book sale westport, ct the sale will coincide with the 45th annual westport fine arts festival. It was painted pink just like the old remarkable book shop.
Posts about remarkable book shop written by dan woog. The play on the work remarkable was a theme of many vignettes shared to illuminate the life of the founder and caretaker of the remarkable book shop, the muchbeloved main street emporium of. The 7th annual maker faire westport will be saturday, april 21, 2018 from 10. The remarkable bookshop was a conspicuous presence in westport for decades, sporting a pink. The remarkable esther kramer remembered westport, ct patch. A 21year olds perspective tom haberstroh is a 21yearold college student from westport who recently mused about his changing hometown in his blog, toms bombs of thought. Most recently, the contraption, which serves as an homage to westports former remarkable book shop, has returned to compo beach. Westport library announces 26th annual summer book sale. Swedish interiors by eleish van breems westport, cts news and information source since 2003 i tend to enthuse about books, cats, and a good cheese burger.
The westport library discussion group 10 members last activity jul 22, 20 11. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. He listed 50 westport stores that he remembers having changed since 1990. When former owners sidney and esther kramer gifted the westport historical society the right to use the name and their edward goreyinspired logo for its gift shop, westporters rejoiced. This is a cute little book shop next to the library. Jane green stocks the remarkable bookcycle library. Constructed by staples graduate ryan peterson, the remarkable bookcycle was built as a mobile doublesided library that offers free books to all those who come across it. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Cute little free library design ideas, recycling for gifts and yard decorations. Julia child inspires several events at westport library. His painting of the remarkable book shop, a late westport landmark, hangs in the stairwell to the childrens room and is part of the librarys permanent collection.
Westport, ct december 2019 by lifestyle publications issuu. Westport library home log on account log on username or barcode create username. After 12 years in westport, walter and susan moved to weston, connecticut. Westport, connecticut offers the reader an entertaining insight into how westport has become a mecca for those who are traditionally untraditional. During this emergency the library is following the social distancing directive, and we are currently closed.
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