Good morning, Westport.

The Westport Library’s Big Spring Book Sale starts today and runs through Monday, May 18, with thousands of gently used books, vintage records, DVDs, and CDs — Early Access tickets offer entry starting at 8:45 a.m.

On Tuesday night at Cedar Point Yacht Club, experts from Sea Kayak Connecticut + Cedar Point Yacht Club, along with The Whelk and Levitt Pavilion, offered summer activity tips on kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and live performances.

Sponsored by KMS at Compass, the event helped residents plan local summer outings.

Westport schools performed well on tests with only a 0.6 reading drop while math remained steady, and the Board hosts a special ed conversation on Wed, May 20 at Staples High School.

The Senior Center honors volunteer Jack Klinge today & the town collects shoes to help those in need.

Bird watchers in Westport can catch a show of over 30 migratory songbird species and shorebirds peaking mid-May.

The birds fill hardwood forests and nearby coastal spots, offering locals a chance to enjoy a vibrant spring display — a natural treat.

The Westport Department of Public Works urges residents to recycle properly by following its No Bags, No Food, No Foam rule + cleaning containers and not bagging recyclables to reduce contamination and extra costs.

Residents drop off recyclables daily at the Transfer Station.

Local experts including (Gale Ridge) from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station report that jumping worms are emerging early this spring in CT, potentially damaging garden soil.

Gardeners can reduce the pests by buying bare-root plants and using a mustard solution to flush them out.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Nikki Glekas to run The Sandbar at Compo Beach by Memorial Day weekend.

Meanwhile, discussion continues on installing LED lighting for athletic fields near Wakeman and PJ Romano with public comment set for May 18.

Sen. Chris Murphy has proposed the Let Kids Play Act to reduce youth sports costs by banning private equity firms and mandating refunds for junk fees.

He will meet with state leaders today at noon to share more details about the bill.

Connecticut health officials confirmed the state’s first monkeypox case on Wednesday at the State Public Health Laboratory; the infected person had traveled from Western Europe where clade I mpox is spreading.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Westport clinical psychologist Timothy Schmutte — from Yale School of Medicine — and his wife Elenee Argentinis guide parents on recognizing teen mental health challenges by noting changes in mood, sleep, or friendships.

The Connecticut Sun will play their final game in Connecticut today at Mohegan Sun Arena before relocating to Houston next season — the league approved the move.

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, whose family has deep local ties, called the change bittersweet as the team rebuilds.

Much Ado About Nothing for Kids

2-3 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging family-friendly performance of Shakespeare's classic play adapted for kids.