Aug 30, 2021 | Book Lists, Children
It’s time to begin learning again and with it comes new grades, new experiences, new teachers, possibly even a new school. Maybe you are excited to go back to school; maybe you are feeling a bit scared. Here is a list of chapter books to support you during this...
Aug 18, 2021 | Events, Library Updates
Summer Reading is may be over, but our new Fall Programming schedule is just beginning. The tip of the iceberg are our Book Clubs – one returning and one brand new! Readers of all types can find a group to discuss monthly books with at one of our two options....
Aug 13, 2021 | Library Information, Library Updates
Now that summer’s in full swing, you may be looking forward to a trip to see some art, experience history, or to visit a park. Well, the good news is that the Athenaeum can help with that, as we are in the process of rebuilding our collection of museum passes after...
Aug 12, 2021 | Children, Events, Youth Events
This July, the Westfield Athenaeum held a Short Story contest open to anyone and everyone. Writers in Westfield were encouraged to submit a short story with a 1,000 words or less. We had children and teens in grades 3-7 submit stories. You can find their stories...
Aug 12, 2021 | Local History
Many people know that one of Westfield’s claims to fame is the Johnson Organ Company, which built hundreds of pipe organs, many of which are still in use today. The founder of the company was William Allen Johnson (1816–1901) of Westfield. A lesser-known story is that...
