Celebrating 5 Years of Inclusion, Community, & Impact
Westport Book Shop | 5th Anniversary | January 28, 2026
Five years ago, the Westport Book Shop opened our doors with a simple but powerful objective: to create a place where inclusion, purpose, and community could thrive.
Thanks to our patrons, volunteers, staff, community partners, and donors, that mission has grown into something remarkable.
Today, we celebrate everything you have helped build.
5 Years of Impact
Expanding Meaningful Employment & Training
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12,200+ hours of competitive employment and workplace skills training for 15 adults with disabilities
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A trusted vocational training site for the Staples High School Transition Program
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Westport, Norwalk, and Fairfield high school transition program students welcomed as volunteers at our big book sale events
Building a Vibrant Cultural Hub
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60+ local artists and photographers showcased in our Book Shop’s gallery, the Drew Friedman Art Place
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Dozens of local authors celebrated at book talks, signings, and community events
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70+ patrons engaged in our monthly Short Story Club
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34,300+ customer visits and 114,680+ books sold
Giving Back to the Community
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$325,000+ contributed to The Westport Library
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Partnerships with local nonprofits, including Club 203, Earthplace, Wakeman Town Farm, Read To Grow, the Westport Garden Club, Westport Department of Human Services, and, of course, The Westport Library
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200+ volunteers supporting the Book Shop, the Book Donation Center, and our semi-annual Book Sale Events
A Note from Our Board
When we opened the Westport Book Shop, we invited the community to help us build something meaningful. You responded with enthusiasm and heart. This community has embraced our mission of inclusion, supported our employees with kindness and respect, and transformed a small idea into a place filled with purpose and connection. Every book purchased, every hour volunteered, every conversation shared in the Shop contributes to a world where everyone belongs. Thank you for being part of the Westport Book Sale story — and for helping write the next chapter.
— Jocelyn, Sharuna, and Linda
Help Us Raise $50,000 for Our 5th Anniversary!
Every contribution, of any amount, helps our mission thrive
Ways to Donate:
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Use the link below to donate by credit card or Paypal
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Stop by the Westport Book Shop
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Mail your check to: Westport Book Sale, Book Donation Center, 20 Jesup Road, Westport CT 06880
Your generosity directly supports:
Employment opportunities for adults with disabilities
Training programs for local students
Partnerships with community nonprofits
Free cultural programming
The preservation of our welcoming, inclusive space
Our Anniversary Sponsors
Our 5th anniversary celebrations are made possible through the generosity of local partners who believe in our mission and invest in inclusive employment and community connection. We are grateful for their support.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
The Geer Family
Lauren Tarshis & David Dreyfus
Eve Potts & Andrew Bentley
Thank You
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or walked through our door for the first time this year, you are part of our story.
Share Your Book Shop Story
Thank you for five extraordinary years.
We look forward to sharing the many chapters still ahead!