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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.

Westerly Sun Column | Spread Your Wings With Bird-Watching

Feb 12, 2024

Bird-watching has long been a popular activity, particularly among older adults and retirees, but in recent years it’s caught on among the younger generations as well!

Westerly Sun Column | ‘1,000 Books’ Fosters Early Love of Reading

Feb 05, 2024

As Children and Youth Services librarians, reading aloud is a big part of what we love to do. Reading aloud to an audience of young, eager listeners makes our day, and we want to share that joy with our community!

National Library Lovers' Month

Feb 01, 2024

February is National Library Lovers' Month and to help us celebrate we want to know why you love your library!

Westerly Sun Column | Beat the rush to watch Oscar nominees

Jan 22, 2024

Awards season is well underway — the Golden Globes and Emmys have passed, and the Oscars will be here before you know it.

Westerly Sun Column | Honoring Dr. King Through Service

Jan 16, 2024

You may already know that the library is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but how much do you really know about this holiday, and the man who we are celebrating?

Displaying News 1 - 10 of 88

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.

Westerly Sun Column | Spread Your Wings With Bird-Watching

Feb 12, 2024

Bird-watching has long been a popular activity, particularly among older adults and retirees, but in recent years it’s caught on among the younger generations as well!

Westerly Sun Column | ‘1,000 Books’ Fosters Early Love of Reading

Feb 05, 2024

As Children and Youth Services librarians, reading aloud is a big part of what we love to do. Reading aloud to an audience of young, eager listeners makes our day, and we want to share that joy with our community!

National Library Lovers' Month

Feb 01, 2024

February is National Library Lovers' Month and to help us celebrate we want to know why you love your library!

Westerly Sun Column | Beat the rush to watch Oscar nominees

Jan 22, 2024

Awards season is well underway — the Golden Globes and Emmys have passed, and the Oscars will be here before you know it.

Westerly Sun Column | Honoring Dr. King Through Service

Jan 16, 2024

You may already know that the library is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but how much do you really know about this holiday, and the man who we are celebrating?