“Giving is not just about making a donation. It's about making a difference.” - Kathy Calvin
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park is a private non-profit organization. Our annual budget is funded by our endowment, appropriations from the towns of Westerly and Stonington, gifts and aid, and community support from people like you.
Our library and park hold a special place in the hearts of many. Westerly Library & Wilcox Park is a sanctuary. The heartbeat of our community.
We recently interviewed patrons to hear their thoughts on Westerly Library & Wilcox Park. While they all have their own unique interests and are drawn to the library and park for different reasons, they all share a deep appreciation for the resources and services offered here. Donors like you keep our programs and resources free and open to our community.
David is an avid reader, nature enthusiast, park volunteer, and a donor. “Not only do we have a 15 acre park, but we have an accredited arboretum... It’s just marvelous. I firmly back the (Association’s) practice of making the library and park a place that is for everyone–that serves everyone.”
Helen participates in a variety of programs and events at the library. She won the Comic-Con costume contest and was the top reader in the Teen Summer Reading Program last summer! She says she loves that the library, “really encourages reading” and makes it a fun experience.
Mary says she enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons in the Tween Space, where she’s “made a lot of new friends who share the same interests.”
Donald likes to stay up to date on current events. Most days, he can be found in the Old Main Reading Room perusing the periodicals or in the Computer Lab browsing the internet. With the help of staff, Donald is “able to get on Zoom and other programs that I didn’t think were possible... technology is a resource that is vital to society.”
Your annual support funds programs, services, and resources that our patrons rely on.
Please help us continue to offer the following amenities to our community:
- Public computers | wifi
- 1,200 programs annually
- Material borrowing (online & in-person)
- Research & learning databases
- E-materials from Hoopla, Kanopy, Newsbank & more
- Hot spot lending
- 15-acre award winning park
- A place to connect with nature
Everything we offer is free and accessible to all thanks to donors like you!
Our tax ID number is 05-0259005.
