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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?

Westerly Sun Column | There Are Many Good Reasons to Visit in 2024

Jan 08, 2024

There are plenty of good reasons to spend time at the library this time of year. Your kids are on break, and you need a quiet place to work (or to simply sit in silence)? Our study rooms are for you!

Westerly Sun Column | Let’s make 2024 the Year of the Potato!

Jan 02, 2024

Originally, I was going to write about the word “rizz,” the word chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary as word of the year. As much as I tried, I was left uninspired.

The Westerly Sun Column | A trip back in time to visit Christmas Past

Dec 26, 2023

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and I hope it’s a calm, happy, and restful Monday for those who don’t.

Westerly Sun Column | Last-minute Christmas Gifts at the Library

Dec 18, 2023

With only a week to go until Christmas, there’s not a lot of time left to shop for gifts — and even less if you want to have something shipped before the holiday!

Winter Warmth Drive

Dec 13, 2023

Winter is approaching, and not everyone has the warmth they need. By donating warm clothing you can make a significant difference in the lives of our community members.

Holiday Items for all Literary Lovers!

Dec 12, 2023

We have a variety of items available for purchase for all literary lovers out there. From logo shirts, totes, coffee tumblers to hats, bookmarks and Out of Print items, there is something for everyone on your list.

Westerly Sun Column | Staff Picks for Good December Reading

Dec 11, 2023

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I asked our library staff about the books and movies they enjoyed most over the last 12 months. Surprisingly, there were almost no duplicate answers!

Westerly Sun Column | Celebrate End of Prohibition with Books

Dec 04, 2023

Not that you have the bandwidth for any extra holidays before the end of the year, but on the off-chance that you’re looking for something more to celebrate … did you know that tomorrow is Repeal Day? Celebrated on Dec.

Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023

“Westerly Library & Wilcox Park is the heart of our community. I love to spend time in the library and park, and I feel it is important to contribute to its continued success.

Displaying News 11 - 20 of 89

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?

Westerly Sun Column | There Are Many Good Reasons to Visit in 2024

Jan 08, 2024

There are plenty of good reasons to spend time at the library this time of year. Your kids are on break, and you need a quiet place to work (or to simply sit in silence)? Our study rooms are for you!

Westerly Sun Column | Let’s make 2024 the Year of the Potato!

Jan 02, 2024

Originally, I was going to write about the word “rizz,” the word chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary as word of the year. As much as I tried, I was left uninspired.

The Westerly Sun Column | A trip back in time to visit Christmas Past

Dec 26, 2023

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and I hope it’s a calm, happy, and restful Monday for those who don’t.

Westerly Sun Column | Last-minute Christmas Gifts at the Library

Dec 18, 2023

With only a week to go until Christmas, there’s not a lot of time left to shop for gifts — and even less if you want to have something shipped before the holiday!

Winter Warmth Drive

Dec 13, 2023

Winter is approaching, and not everyone has the warmth they need. By donating warm clothing you can make a significant difference in the lives of our community members.

Holiday Items for all Literary Lovers!

Dec 12, 2023

We have a variety of items available for purchase for all literary lovers out there. From logo shirts, totes, coffee tumblers to hats, bookmarks and Out of Print items, there is something for everyone on your list.

Westerly Sun Column | Staff Picks for Good December Reading

Dec 11, 2023

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I asked our library staff about the books and movies they enjoyed most over the last 12 months. Surprisingly, there were almost no duplicate answers!

Westerly Sun Column | Celebrate End of Prohibition with Books

Dec 04, 2023

Not that you have the bandwidth for any extra holidays before the end of the year, but on the off-chance that you’re looking for something more to celebrate … did you know that tomorrow is Repeal Day? Celebrated on Dec.

Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023

“Westerly Library & Wilcox Park is the heart of our community. I love to spend time in the library and park, and I feel it is important to contribute to its continued success.