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
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Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, here we are at the end of Awgus already, and the kiddies will be traversing back to the classroom within a week. That is jest hard to believe – I bet that’s what the kiddies are saying, too – that the summer has gone by as quickly … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Children’s health comes into focus in fall
By Dr. Ana Stankovic UnitedHealthcare of New England As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps … [Read more...] about Children’s health comes into focus in fall
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Rationing and Victory Gardens Rationing and Victory Gardens: If you were a child of the Fifties or Sixties, you probably recall hearing something about them. In his later years, Father would tell … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
It’s August already, sweets! Where did the time go? It seems we were just crowing about sun and fun and June 1. Now we’re heading into the Dog Days, and know that before we blink an eye, the leaves will be turning, and winter will be heading this … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We had a great time at the Savin Rock Festival this past weekend. It is always wonderful to see so many of our patrons out and enjoying the festival and the lovely weather. We would also like to shout out the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Local expert offers cybersecurity tips
By Aditya Kari Security Specialist Small businesses are the backbone of West Haven. From family-owned restaurants and neighborhood dental practices to local retailers and service providers, these businesses help our community thrive. As … [Read more...] about Local expert offers cybersecurity tips
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist World War II, Here and “Over There” Appenwihr, France Feb. 1, 1945 As the screaming artillery shells fell and exploded around them, a dozen GIs sprinted for the safety of the distant woods and their own … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy-do, sweets! It’s been a while since last we writ, but schedules change and hafta be adapted to whot’s going on in our little corner of the universe. And whilst, there ain’t a whole lotta meaty stuff going on in these Dog Days, there is enuff … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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