This month, we're celebrating Library Card Signup Month by bedazzling our library cards or favorite book cover with rhinestones!
About Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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.
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Westerly Sun Column | These Authors Left Their Mark on the Punctuation Debate
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.
Westerly Sun Column | Fall is Officially Taking Over New England
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.
Westerly Sun Column | Labor Day Has Long History in Westerly
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.
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Community Resource Advocate
SEP 29, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM
During these challenging times individuals need assistance now more than ever. Our volunteer Community Resource Advocate, Susan Rosen, is available to offer help!
Tween D&D - Homeschool Group
SEP 29, 2026/02:00 PM–03:30 PM
Join the D&D group geared towards our homeschool families! We have plenty of dice to borrow and newcomers are always welcome, so drop by and see what we're about…
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