Here we go, sweets! Summer is all but over as far as the lazy, hazy, and crazy and things are hankering to git back to “normal,” whatever that is. Here in the Asylum by the Sea, the kiddies return to classrooms next week, and judgin’ from the bustle … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! As always, we’ve got plenty of events coming up as we close out the summer here at the West Haven Library; and we’ve also got some exciting new changes to announce! The Main Library will be hosting two … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Historian’s Corner Campbell Avenue, Fifty Years Later Part I See part 2 | part 3 (This story was originally written and presented to the public in the summer of 2010. Since then, the story—and … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Wow, dearie, jest wow! As Iyam scribing this missive to yew we are in the Dog Days of Summer and the final weeks before things go back to … normal. Not that normal is a bad thing, but when yew look forward to the summer and all it has to offer, it … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is staying cool and safe as we roll into August. Did you catch us at the Savin Rock Festival? If you were on the ground and not flying high in a helicopter, you might have seen the West Haven … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Milk’s importance being rediscovered
By Dr. Matthew Drake Dairy milk is making a comeback -- and not a moment too soon for America's bone health. For years, calcium intake has declined, even as bone-weakening lifestyle factors have surged. Americans are spending more … [Read more...] about Milk’s importance being rediscovered
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Sergeant Stubby, War Dog On July 18, 1914, World War I, also known as “The Great War” began. The warring parties consisted of The Central Powers (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria) … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. Hard to believe, but here we are headin’ toward the end of July, and we’re already getting set for yet another Savin Rock Festival. Yew can tell it’s that time o’ year cuz the environs are getting “sultry.” I guess that’s the best … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and staying safe and healthy through the heat waves! West Haven Library has plenty of fun upcoming events to keep you busy (and out of the sun) as we approach … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Bilco Company "American inventiveness, and the desire to build developed because we were guaranteed the right to own our success." Rand Paul George W. Lyons, Sr., was born in New … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner