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About Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park is a private non-profit owned and operated by the Memorial and Library Association. The Association was established in 1892 to commemorate the volunteer soldiers and sailors who fought in the Civil War.
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Myths & Legends Month
Sep 29, 2026
Myths and Legends Day is observed every year on October 11 to celebrate global storytelling traditions, ancient folklore, and mythological figures passed down through generations.
Westerly Sun Column | These Authors Left Their Mark on the Punctuation Debate
Sep 22, 2026
Punctuation is powerful. The inclusion of one tiny mark in a sentence can completely change the meaning. One too many exclamation points in an email can quickly make you appear deranged. I’ve seen marriages end over the Oxford comma.
Westerly Sun Column | Fall is Officially Taking Over New England
Sep 15, 2026
The first signs of fall have arrived, and I’m not referring to the slight chill in the morning air. You can always tell that autumn is around the corner when the candy corn, Mallomars, and pumpkin-flavored everything hits the shelves.
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Events
Knit & Crochet Group
OCT 13, 2026/05:30 PM–07:30 PM
The Knit and Crochet Group is a social event - bring a project to work on and talk about! Drop in any time between 5:30 and 7:30 pm to craft and chat.
*POSTPONED* Green Planet Films Screening: "The New Peasants"
OCT 13, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM
This program has been postponed to Thursday, December 3rd.
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