Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take and Make kits from our Ora Mason library. This month, adults can take home a Floral Infusion Bath Soak–this DIY soak is crafted to gently infuse warm water with soothing botanicals, … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist This week we are pleased to present the first-hand recollections of Jim Spina, who spent decades as an educator in West Haven, and whose family labored at old Savin Rock from 1910 until the amusement park’s demise … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy sweets! Effen yew have been sequestered in that apartment of yores for a while, you’d not have noticed that the snow of more than three weeks ago is still around. Whilst the temperatures around here have gone to more “normal” numbers, nobody is … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is keeping warm and safe as this winter weather persists. We are excited to announce that we now have a Toy Library at our Ora Mason Library! This new Toy Library makes it easy and exciting for … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 Hubbard Family’s Social Life Attending Church: Most of the Hubbard Family attended the First Congregational Church on the Green in West Haven, beginning around 1817. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. It’s been quite something since we last exchanged missives, and there is more to tell you about as we ended January and move into the shortest month of the calendar. As yew know, we had a massive snowstorm hereabouts, but one would … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is recovering well from what turned out to be the biggest snowfall our town has seen in years. As a warming center and a community resource, we here at the library take great pride in our … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Hubbard Farm Part III See part 1 | part 2 | part 4 Early Life on Hubbard Farm Being "land poor" means owning a lot of land, often valuable, but lacking the cash or income to develop, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Regional Water Authority offers tips against freezing
As winter approaches and temperatures plunge, the Regional Water Authority (RWA) and its popular PipeSafe℠ protection plans are reminding residents that now is the time to take simple steps to protect pipes and plumbing from costly cold-weather … [Read more...] about Regional Water Authority offers tips against freezing
Dear Felicia
BRRR! That’s the only thing to write, sweetie. Iyam scribing this message to yew whilst the windchills are about the single digits, and Cobina’s digits are gloved and pocketed in order to stay warm. We got a week or so of the January Thaw, but now … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia