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....
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...
Welcome to our mystery unboxing feature with Westfield librarians, with a new episode released on IGTV every month! In this episode, librarian Mary asked her colleagues for recommendations for adult fiction with a historical or cultural element that was not a...
On August 3rd, 3 Westfield librarians got together for a Librarians Discuss program on "What are Your Favorite Beach Reads?" We had a fantastic conversation about the genre and our favorite titles along with patrons like you! The entire program is below for your...
We are so excited to welcome you back to the Westfield Athenaeum without appointments starting June 21st. Our hours will be 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays. All three entrances will be open, and...
Our popular Librarians Discuss series on Facebook Live turns to Summer Reading to answer all your questions on June 22nd at 7:30 PM. Gretchen, our Digital Services Librarian, will be talking with the Heads of both Youth and Adult departments about what they are...
On Thursday, May 27th, at 6:30 PM, get ready to flex your Massachusetts and Westfield history! Working with our Local History Librarian, we've put together a collection of fun facts and trivia - along with fantastic pictures. Come see how much you know and how much...
On May 19th at 6:30 PM, spend some time mixing two great things: fun and pets! Using basic shapes and simple line technique, learn to create your favorite furry friends. No prior drawing experience is needed. Materials needed are: simple paper, pencil and eraser....
You're invited to our Poetry Celebration, announcing the winners of the 2021 Poetry Contest! The entrants will be celebrated and poetry will be read aloud by the author or a Westfield Athenaeum librarian. Register to attend whether you are a friend or family member...
On May 12th at 6:30, come enjoy "Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials," a power point presentation offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root. He describes the essential roles played by birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife and...
