Delayed Opening: The library will open at 1 PM Wednesday, September 23rd for Staff Development.
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park is a private non-profit owned and operated by the Memorial and Library Association. The Association was established in 1892 to commemorate the volunteer soldiers and sailors who fought in the Civil War.
Sep 22, 2026
Punctuation is powerful. The inclusion of one tiny mark in a sentence can completely change the meaning. One too many exclamation points in an email can quickly make you appear deranged. I’ve seen marriages end over the Oxford comma.
Sep 15, 2026
The first signs of fall have arrived, and I’m not referring to the slight chill in the morning air. You can always tell that autumn is around the corner when the candy corn, Mallomars, and pumpkin-flavored everything hits the shelves.
Sep 08, 2026
Labor Day was yesterday, and as the local history librarian I thought of the photos we have in our collection (and available online for easy viewing!) of the first Labor Day parade held in our lovely town, which took place in 1895.
SEP 23, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM
Are you looking for an open space to create your own art? Stop by the Makerspace and use our many tools to paint, sew, knit, make jewelry, and so much more!
SEP 24, 2026/10:00 AM–10:45 AM
Join us for 45 minutes of movement fun with your baby and toddler, including stories, rhymes, songs, and free-play time.
SEP 24, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM
If you have concerns about your wellbeing and want to talk to someone, feel free to stop in to see Toby, our volunteer mental health advocate.
