Do you ever watch cooking shows and wish you could try some of the amazing gadgets they use in their kitchens? Well, now you can! As part of our At the Table, In the Garden food-based programming, we’re now offering a number...
The Westfield Athenaeum is one of 35 libraries to have been awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) under the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in July 2021, which is funded through the Institute of Museum and...
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, this...
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...
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....
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...
Don't worry, there are many! However, at the end of May/beginning of June, we will be switching event calendars to a new system with more bells and whistles to go along with our new site. We're very excited! We are currently loading up that calendar with June's...
We are SO thrilled to be announcing Wowbrary for the Athenaeum. Every Wednesday, you can get a customizable list of every new item (books, DVDs, video games, everything!) right in your inbox, as well as notices and events. This quick video will show you how to sign...
Starting on March 22nd, we are excited to offer Browsing and Computer appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please give us a call at (413) 568-7833 to schedule yours today! In more exciting news, Library-to-Go is expanding! It will continue to be...
When we were installing the plexiglass shields around the Children's circulation desk, someone made ONE fishbowl joke. Because we are children's librarians and Ms. Mary is an artistic genius, we leaned in all the way. Call us and set up a Browsing appointment today...
