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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.
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.
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!
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!
Displaying News 71 - 80 of 160
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.
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.
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!
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!
