Quote: Why journal a library...sounds pretty boring but then,perhaps you haven't been to this particular library. I happen to love libraries...for many reasons. One, in particular, while travelling the internet is usually available and free of charge. I seek out libraries to check my e-mails during extended travels.

The Westerly Public Library was opened in 1894 through the initiative of local industrialist-inventer Stephen Wilcox. He donated the land on which the library is situated and built a beautiful adjoining park. Today this library holds over 150,000 volumes, has a number of internet connections, and an extensive CD collection. The interior of this building is beautiful, with stain glass windows and granite arches...worth a visit just to check out the building.

Wilcox Park is a lovely place to walk and picnic during pleasant weather. During the summer, there are numerous concerts here. Most people travelling through Westerly are heading for the beaches and miss this quiet treasure of a park, right in the heart of Westerly.
From journals Westerly-an unknown treasure