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Westerly Sun Column | Tips to Cope with Daylight Saving Time
Mar 11, 2024
Despite legislative attempts to make daylight saving time permanent, and cease the twice-yearly disruption to our circadian rhythms, it’s that time again: time to turn most of our clocks (except for the car, which will inevitably be forg
Westerly Sun Column | Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
Mar 04, 2024
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 “Women’s History Week.” Seven years later, in 1987, Congress designated March Women’s History Month.
Westerly Sun Column | It’s Time to Start Thinking About Gardens
Feb 26, 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring this year, and while I don’t generally put much stock in the prophecies of rodents, I’m hoping there’s merit to this one!
Westerly Sun Column | Find Your Happy Place by Practicing ‘Hygge’
Feb 20, 2024
The library is closed today for Presidents Day, and I’m dreaming of spending all day bundled under a comfy blanket with a hot mug of coffee and new book.
Westerly Sun Column | Spread Your Wings With Bird-Watching
Feb 12, 2024
Bird-watching has long been a popular activity, particularly among older adults and retirees, but in recent years it’s caught on among the younger generations as well!
Westerly Sun Column | ‘1,000 Books’ Fosters Early Love of Reading
Feb 05, 2024
As Children and Youth Services librarians, reading aloud is a big part of what we love to do. Reading aloud to an audience of young, eager listeners makes our day, and we want to share that joy with our community!
Westerly Sun Column | Beat the rush to watch Oscar nominees
Jan 22, 2024
Awards season is well underway — the Golden Globes and Emmys have passed, and the Oscars will be here before you know it.
Westerly Sun Column | Honoring Dr. King Through Service
Jan 16, 2024
You may already know that the library is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but how much do you really know about this holiday, and the man who we are celebrating?
Westerly Sun Column | There Are Many Good Reasons to Visit in 2024
Jan 08, 2024
There are plenty of good reasons to spend time at the library this time of year. Your kids are on break, and you need a quiet place to work (or to simply sit in silence)? Our study rooms are for you!
Westerly Sun Column | Let’s make 2024 the Year of the Potato!
Jan 02, 2024
Originally, I was going to write about the word “rizz,” the word chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary as word of the year. As much as I tried, I was left uninspired.
Displaying News 71 - 80 of 156
Westerly Sun Column | Tips to Cope with Daylight Saving Time
Mar 11, 2024
Despite legislative attempts to make daylight saving time permanent, and cease the twice-yearly disruption to our circadian rhythms, it’s that time again: time to turn most of our clocks (except for the car, which will inevitably be forg
Westerly Sun Column | Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
Mar 04, 2024
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 “Women’s History Week.” Seven years later, in 1987, Congress designated March Women’s History Month.
Westerly Sun Column | It’s Time to Start Thinking About Gardens
Feb 26, 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring this year, and while I don’t generally put much stock in the prophecies of rodents, I’m hoping there’s merit to this one!
Westerly Sun Column | Find Your Happy Place by Practicing ‘Hygge’
Feb 20, 2024
The library is closed today for Presidents Day, and I’m dreaming of spending all day bundled under a comfy blanket with a hot mug of coffee and new book.
Westerly Sun Column | Spread Your Wings With Bird-Watching
Feb 12, 2024
Bird-watching has long been a popular activity, particularly among older adults and retirees, but in recent years it’s caught on among the younger generations as well!
Westerly Sun Column | ‘1,000 Books’ Fosters Early Love of Reading
Feb 05, 2024
As Children and Youth Services librarians, reading aloud is a big part of what we love to do. Reading aloud to an audience of young, eager listeners makes our day, and we want to share that joy with our community!
Westerly Sun Column | Beat the rush to watch Oscar nominees
Jan 22, 2024
Awards season is well underway — the Golden Globes and Emmys have passed, and the Oscars will be here before you know it.
Westerly Sun Column | Honoring Dr. King Through Service
Jan 16, 2024
You may already know that the library is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but how much do you really know about this holiday, and the man who we are celebrating?
Westerly Sun Column | There Are Many Good Reasons to Visit in 2024
Jan 08, 2024
There are plenty of good reasons to spend time at the library this time of year. Your kids are on break, and you need a quiet place to work (or to simply sit in silence)? Our study rooms are for you!
Westerly Sun Column | Let’s make 2024 the Year of the Potato!
Jan 02, 2024
Originally, I was going to write about the word “rizz,” the word chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary as word of the year. As much as I tried, I was left uninspired.
