Displaying News 11 - 20 of 108
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2825%29.png?itok=3_79gmKY)
Westerly Sun Column | A Safe and Welcoming Space for LGBTQ+
May 28, 2024
June marks Pride Month, a time when communities worldwide come together to honor the LGBTQ+ community, commemorate its history, and advocate for equality and justice.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2871%29.png?itok=vmwlay2f)
Westerly Sun Column | Library Has Oodles of Gardening Books
May 20, 2024
Point me in the direction of the gardening section” is a request I hear often this time of year, and one that I typically respond to with “Can I help you find something specific?” Much like the cookbook and travel books, this section is
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2867%29.png?itok=V2y6WReK)
Westerly Sun Column | ‘On Writing’ Features Notable R.I. Authors
May 13, 2024
One of the things I adore about Westerly is how entrenched in the arts our town is.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2866%29.png?itok=PLcZ_zOU)
Westerly Sun Column | Kids’ Books Hold the Key to All Knowledge
May 06, 2024
James Holzhauer, 32-time champion on “Jeopardy!”, has an interesting secret to his success: children’s books!
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2865%29.png?itok=JXt1pWXN)
Westerly Sun Column | Memoirs Serve as a Good Change of Pace
Apr 29, 2024
Memoirs and biographies are invariably one of the more popular areas of the library, and certainly of the nonfiction section.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2864%29.png?itok=9DLvtWru)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2863%29.png?itok=lnk0wBOt)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2820%29.png?itok=eJlYfBvf)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2861%29.png?itok=RFiC7DLi)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-03/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2860%29.png?itok=Qftci1ln)
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!
Displaying News 11 - 20 of 108
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2825%29.png?itok=3_79gmKY)
Westerly Sun Column | A Safe and Welcoming Space for LGBTQ+
May 28, 2024
June marks Pride Month, a time when communities worldwide come together to honor the LGBTQ+ community, commemorate its history, and advocate for equality and justice.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2871%29.png?itok=vmwlay2f)
Westerly Sun Column | Library Has Oodles of Gardening Books
May 20, 2024
Point me in the direction of the gardening section” is a request I hear often this time of year, and one that I typically respond to with “Can I help you find something specific?” Much like the cookbook and travel books, this section is
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2867%29.png?itok=V2y6WReK)
Westerly Sun Column | ‘On Writing’ Features Notable R.I. Authors
May 13, 2024
One of the things I adore about Westerly is how entrenched in the arts our town is.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-05/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2866%29.png?itok=PLcZ_zOU)
Westerly Sun Column | Kids’ Books Hold the Key to All Knowledge
May 06, 2024
James Holzhauer, 32-time champion on “Jeopardy!”, has an interesting secret to his success: children’s books!
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2865%29.png?itok=JXt1pWXN)
Westerly Sun Column | Memoirs Serve as a Good Change of Pace
Apr 29, 2024
Memoirs and biographies are invariably one of the more popular areas of the library, and certainly of the nonfiction section.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2864%29.png?itok=9DLvtWru)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2863%29.png?itok=lnk0wBOt)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2820%29.png?itok=eJlYfBvf)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-04/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2861%29.png?itok=RFiC7DLi)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/views_list_page_style/public/2024-03/Copy%20of%20Event%20Thumbnail%20Image%20990%20x%20605%20%2860%29.png?itok=Qftci1ln)
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!