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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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Westerly Sun Column | Annual Book Sale Begins This Week

Oct 20, 2026

All throughout the year, folks from Westerly and beyond drop off generous donations of books to the library.

Westerly Sun Column | It's a Good Time to Catch Up on the World of Harry Potter

Oct 13, 2026

Like many (MANY) millennials, the Harry Potter franchise played a major role in my adolescence.

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.

#BannedBooksWeek

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Book Cover:a graphic of a marigold on a navy-blue background
Book Cover:Two figurines, one a cowboy and one a Native American in an outdated style
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Book Cover:a large graphic of a tree in the center with an orange background with a boy on the ladder trimming it
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Book Cover:gray background with a black drawing of a mythical creature with an arrow through it, title in red text over the entire front
Book Cover:A cartoon boy standing in flames with a stoic expression and three fingers raised
Book Cover:spiral of smoke on a black background
Book Cover:white crystal-like substance on a black background
Book Cover:bright green cover with a black and white photo of a man's legs in the top right corner
Book Cover:a young person looking at their reflection in a lake, white text of Gender Queer across top center
Book Cover:Young woman standing in a ring of fire with a stormy background
Book Cover:bright green cover with three figures in the style of a bathroom sign: two men leaning to the left and one woman on her side on the right

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#BannedBooksWeek

Book Cover:Gay Pride Flag with title in large white lettering aligned to the right
Book Cover:a graphic of a marigold on a navy-blue background
Book Cover:Two figurines, one a cowboy and one a Native American in an outdated style
Book Cover:black person with a flower crown looking to side with pink and blue gradient background
Book Cover:a large graphic of a tree in the center with an orange background with a boy on the ladder trimming it
Book Cover:black, orange and gray rectangles and circle cover art
Book Cover:mint green background with title in the center and small cartoon diverse teens hanging out around the boarder
Book Cover:gray background with a black drawing of a mythical creature with an arrow through it, title in red text over the entire front
Book Cover:A cartoon boy standing in flames with a stoic expression and three fingers raised
Book Cover:spiral of smoke on a black background
Book Cover:white crystal-like substance on a black background
Book Cover:bright green cover with a black and white photo of a man's legs in the top right corner
Book Cover:a young person looking at their reflection in a lake, white text of Gender Queer across top center
Book Cover:Young woman standing in a ring of fire with a stormy background
Book Cover:bright green cover with three figures in the style of a bathroom sign: two men leaning to the left and one woman on her side on the right

Databases

A to Z Database
Academic Search Elite
America’s News
American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Ancestry Library
Auto Repair Source: DIY Auto Repair
Biography Reference Center
Comics Plus
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Reports
Directory of Open Access Journals
DMV Practice Test-Rhode Island
EmployRI
ERIC
Explora
Federal Depository Library Program: Basic Collection
Flipster
GCF Learn Free
GreenFILE
History Reference Center
hoopla
Kanopy
Khan Academy
Learning Express
Life in Colonial America
LISTA
Literary Reference Center
Mango Languages
MasterFILE Premier: Popular Magazines
Medline Plus
New York Times (All Access)
New York Times (Library Access)
NoveList Plus
Points of View
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
The Providence Journal Collection: 1981 to Current
The Wall Street Journal
The Westerly Sun
TOPICsearch
Tutor.com
Udemy
United States Code
Volcano World
World Book

Events

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Homeschool Hangout

OCT 26, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Join us in the Terrace Room for our weekly homeschool hangout. Join us as we explore different building topics paired with an exciting activity!

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Busy Little Hands

OCT 26, 2026/02:00 PM–03:00 PM

Kids ages 1 to 4 are welcome to join us for an hour of squishing, sorting, and smiling!

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Sewers in Stitches

OCT 26, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Join the Sewers in Stitches, a quilting group, to share ideas, ask advice and practice your crafting skills.

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