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Westerly Sun Column | A Safe and Welcoming Space for LGBTQ+

May 28, 2024

June marks Pride Month, a time when communities worldwide come together to honor the LGBTQ+ community, commemorate its history, and advocate for equality and justice.

Westerly Sun Column | Library Has Oodles of Gardening Books

May 20, 2024

Point me in the direction of the gardening section” is a request I hear often this time of year, and one that I typically respond to with “Can I help you find something specific?” Much like the cookbook and travel books, this section is

Westerly Sun Column | ‘On Writing’ Features Notable R.I. Authors

May 13, 2024

One of the things I adore about Westerly is how entrenched in the arts our town is.

Westerly Sun Column | Kids’ Books Hold the Key to All Knowledge

May 06, 2024

James Holzhauer, 32-time champion on “Jeopardy!”, has an interesting secret to his success: children’s books!

Westerly Sun Column | Memoirs Serve as a Good Change of Pace

Apr 29, 2024

Memoirs and biographies are invariably one of the more popular areas of the library, and certainly of the nonfiction section.

Westerly Sun Column | Botany Books Help You Learn About Flora

Apr 22, 2024

In Rhode Island and Connecticut — and certainly at the Westerly Library, with our proximity to Wilcox Park — we’re lucky to be surrounded by natural beauty.

Westerly Sun Column | At Resource Fair, Learn How to Get Help

Apr 15, 2024

As a reference librarian, one of the core parts of my job is helping people find information.

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!

Displaying News 31 - 40 of 128

Westerly Sun Column | A Safe and Welcoming Space for LGBTQ+

May 28, 2024

June marks Pride Month, a time when communities worldwide come together to honor the LGBTQ+ community, commemorate its history, and advocate for equality and justice.

Westerly Sun Column | Library Has Oodles of Gardening Books

May 20, 2024

Point me in the direction of the gardening section” is a request I hear often this time of year, and one that I typically respond to with “Can I help you find something specific?” Much like the cookbook and travel books, this section is

Westerly Sun Column | ‘On Writing’ Features Notable R.I. Authors

May 13, 2024

One of the things I adore about Westerly is how entrenched in the arts our town is.

Westerly Sun Column | Kids’ Books Hold the Key to All Knowledge

May 06, 2024

James Holzhauer, 32-time champion on “Jeopardy!”, has an interesting secret to his success: children’s books!

Westerly Sun Column | Memoirs Serve as a Good Change of Pace

Apr 29, 2024

Memoirs and biographies are invariably one of the more popular areas of the library, and certainly of the nonfiction section.

Westerly Sun Column | Botany Books Help You Learn About Flora

Apr 22, 2024

In Rhode Island and Connecticut — and certainly at the Westerly Library, with our proximity to Wilcox Park — we’re lucky to be surrounded by natural beauty.

Westerly Sun Column | At Resource Fair, Learn How to Get Help

Apr 15, 2024

As a reference librarian, one of the core parts of my job is helping people find information.

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!