Behind the Stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We’d like to start with an enthusiastic thank you to all the Westies who weathered the storm and stopped by our booth at the Apple Festival this weekend. Despite the rain, the First Congregational Church once again … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks

By Taylor Cordova Special to the Voice Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take & Make kits from our Ora Mason library. Adults can take home a DIY mini sachet craft. Everything is provided in your kit, including a … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. First and foremost, we’d like to give a huge shout out and thank you to our incredible children’s librarians, Ms. Amy, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Carrie, and Ms. Tatiana, for a wonderfully fun (and funny) Summer Reading Finale … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Have you ever heard of the Village Improvement Association? The Village Improvement Association, or VIA, are the governing body of the library. It was established in 1906, even before the City of West Haven was … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! As a reminder, both West Haven Library locations will be closed on July 3 and 4 in honor of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday; and maybe you’ll see some familiar library faces down at the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Summer is right around the corner and staff here at the library are gearing up for an eventful season! We are very excited to be hosting Cathy Alfandre for an author talk on the evening of June 23rd at the Main … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks

Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! It was amazing to see so many friendly faces of our community members cheering us on as we joined in the Memorial Day Parade this year! We are grateful to the city for welcoming us on board to take part in this … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks