Dec 27, 2021 | Events, Library Updates
The new year is fast approaching, and so more amazing events at the Athenaeum. In fact, along with our successful and continuing recurring events, we’re adding even more! While this is not an exhaustive list of everything that we will be adding to our roster,...
Dec 20, 2021 | Collection Spotlight, Library Updates, Local History
People who are interested in Westfield’s Old Burying Ground, also known as the Mechanic Street Cemetery, now have another wonderful tool at their disposal for genealogical research. Thanks to the efforts of local historian Bruce Cortis, people who visit the Athenaeum...
Dec 15, 2021 | Book Lists
February is Black History Month, but we’re featuring books by Black and African American authors this month because, well, there’s never a wrong time to celebrate exciting and thought-provoking literature! This display includes Africanfuturism, Afrofuturism, and other...
Dec 4, 2021 | Book Lists, Events
Welcome to our mystery unboxing feature with Westfield librarians, with a new episode released every month! In this episode, librarian Erica asked her colleagues for recommendations for fantasy adventure titles with a hint of romance. All of these books are available...
