Displaying News 1 - 10 of 93
Westerly Sun Column | Botany Books Help You Learn About Flora
Apr 22, 2024
In Rhode Island and Connecticut — and certainly at the Westerly Library, with our proximity to Wilcox Park — we’re lucky to be surrounded by natural beauty.
Westerly Sun Column | At Resource Fair, Learn How to Get Help
Apr 15, 2024
As a reference librarian, one of the core parts of my job is helping people find information.
Westerly Sun Column | Celebrate National Library Week This Week
Apr 09, 2024
There are very few places where — regardless of race, sex, age, or income — you can spend time without paying an entrance cost or membership fee.
Westerly Sun Column | Get Educated About the Solar Eclipse
Apr 01, 2024
Year after year, in April, we get tons of questions and comments about the same subjects: gardening, Easter and taxes.
Westerly Sun Column | Books Narrated by Animals Not Just for Kids
Mar 25, 2024
Whether you’re a cat person, dog person, or hedgehog person, one thing is for certain — you’ve definitely enjoyed a book featuring an animal character at one point in your life!
Westerly Sun Column | Learn About Local History at the Library
Mar 18, 2024
This Wednesday, March 20, is World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the art and science of storytelling.
Westerly Sun Column | Tips to Cope with Daylight Saving Time
Mar 11, 2024
Despite legislative attempts to make daylight saving time permanent, and cease the twice-yearly disruption to our circadian rhythms, it’s that time again: time to turn most of our clocks (except for the car, which will inevitably be forg
Westerly Sun Column | Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
Mar 04, 2024
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 “Women’s History Week.” Seven years later, in 1987, Congress designated March Women’s History Month.
Westerly Sun Column | It’s Time to Start Thinking About Gardens
Feb 26, 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring this year, and while I don’t generally put much stock in the prophecies of rodents, I’m hoping there’s merit to this one!
Westerly Sun Column | Find Your Happy Place by Practicing ‘Hygge’
Feb 20, 2024
The library is closed today for Presidents Day, and I’m dreaming of spending all day bundled under a comfy blanket with a hot mug of coffee and new book.
Displaying News 1 - 10 of 93
Westerly Sun Column | Botany Books Help You Learn About Flora
Apr 22, 2024
In Rhode Island and Connecticut — and certainly at the Westerly Library, with our proximity to Wilcox Park — we’re lucky to be surrounded by natural beauty.
Westerly Sun Column | At Resource Fair, Learn How to Get Help
Apr 15, 2024
As a reference librarian, one of the core parts of my job is helping people find information.
Westerly Sun Column | Celebrate National Library Week This Week
Apr 09, 2024
There are very few places where — regardless of race, sex, age, or income — you can spend time without paying an entrance cost or membership fee.
Westerly Sun Column | Get Educated About the Solar Eclipse
Apr 01, 2024
Year after year, in April, we get tons of questions and comments about the same subjects: gardening, Easter and taxes.
Westerly Sun Column | Books Narrated by Animals Not Just for Kids
Mar 25, 2024
Whether you’re a cat person, dog person, or hedgehog person, one thing is for certain — you’ve definitely enjoyed a book featuring an animal character at one point in your life!
Westerly Sun Column | Learn About Local History at the Library
Mar 18, 2024
This Wednesday, March 20, is World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the art and science of storytelling.
Westerly Sun Column | Tips to Cope with Daylight Saving Time
Mar 11, 2024
Despite legislative attempts to make daylight saving time permanent, and cease the twice-yearly disruption to our circadian rhythms, it’s that time again: time to turn most of our clocks (except for the car, which will inevitably be forg
Westerly Sun Column | Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
Mar 04, 2024
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 “Women’s History Week.” Seven years later, in 1987, Congress designated March Women’s History Month.
Westerly Sun Column | It’s Time to Start Thinking About Gardens
Feb 26, 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring this year, and while I don’t generally put much stock in the prophecies of rodents, I’m hoping there’s merit to this one!
Westerly Sun Column | Find Your Happy Place by Practicing ‘Hygge’
Feb 20, 2024
The library is closed today for Presidents Day, and I’m dreaming of spending all day bundled under a comfy blanket with a hot mug of coffee and new book.
