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Westerly Library is now available by appointment only. Some sections of the first floor will be available for browsing material and to utilize the public computer lab, by reservation only. During this initial reopening phase we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. To make a reservation please call 401.596.2877 ext 930 for Circulation and ext 311 for the computer lab. Please check back for updates! Library Takeout Service is still available via the Books & Materials tab for contact-free pickup and the book drop is now open for material returns.
Library Blog
Submitted by: seclark on 04/24/2020 - 1:03pm
Happy Friday everyone! There are some great new ebook titles available on Overdrive. It is a great resource to keep reading through these uncertain times. There are many books to choose from but here are some recommendations to begin with. Overdrive offers hundreds of titles maybe read something outside of your normal genre!
Blink Once by Cylin Busby
West is a high school...
Submitted by: seclark on 04/22/2020 - 2:37pm
Today marks the 50th anniversary of celebrating Earth Day around the globe! It is interesting how the world today looks alot different than it did back then. Ice caps have been melting, pollution is rising, and now we are in the midst of a global pandemic forcing people to stay inside. In some ways stay at home orders have benefited our natural world. People are constantly too busy and not consciously aware of how their daily lives impact the...
Submitted by: SKobos on 04/21/2020 - 11:31am
It's Tuesday, so it's new release day! Here are some new YA titles released this week. As always, check one out as an ...
Submitted by: seclark on 04/17/2020 - 12:24pm
As you patiently wait to browse through our physical books check out some new audiobooks available in our ezone! There are so many great teen reads to choose from. I've listed a few titles below or visit Overdrive for more options.
Where The World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean...
Submitted by: seclark on 04/15/2020 - 1:23pm
This year on April 22, 2020 Earth Day celebrates its 50th anniversary across the globe! Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to bring environmental awareness and protection to the planet. Today it is celebrated across the world by 193 countries doing their part to help. This year may look different but there are still plenty of ways to get involved. Check out the resources below for more information and non-fiction ebooks with...
Submitted by: SKobos on 04/14/2020 - 10:35am
Happy Tuesday! Here's what's new this week. Check one out as an ebook, see if it's available on ...
Submitted by: seclark on 04/10/2020 - 11:51am
The winner of the 2020 Rhode Island Teen Book Award has just been announced! High school students have voted and chosen One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus. In addition the Honor Books are What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera and Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennet. The library offers ebook and audiobook options through Overdrive. There might be holds on these popular titles but most likely worth the wait....
Submitted by: seclark on 04/08/2020 - 3:45pm
The world could use a bit of magic right now and Harry Potter at Home hub is a magical resource for all to enjoy. The members of the Wizarding World family welcome new and old fans to escape and enjoy the magic of Hogwart's during this difficult time. The library has ebook or audiobook copies of the series available to borrow through Overdrive. Find all the magic on their website below.
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Submitted by: SKobos on 04/07/2020 - 10:57am
Submitted by: seclark on 04/06/2020 - 11:38am
The library is unfortunately closed another week but there are plenty of great reads still available. The Ocean State Libraries Ezone has a wide selection of various YA titles. Below are a few "Under The Radar YA Reads" that currently have no wait list!
The Lying Woods by Ashley Elston
Owen Foster has never wanted for anything. Then his mother shows up at...