Calling all poets! Submit a poem during the month of April to be judged by a panel of Westfield Athenaeum Librarians. Then join us in May for a virtual reception! The poetry contest to open to all ages.
For grades K-12, please submit your poem here: https://forms.gle/emsKYZnqG23pmhfE6
For adults, please submit your poem here: https://bit.ly/3tKYXWQ
Calling all poets! Submit a poem during the month of April to be judged by a panel of Westfield Athenaeum Librarians. Then join us in May for a virtual reception! The poetry contest to open to all ages.
For grades K-12, please submit your poem here: https://forms.gle/emsKYZnqG23pmhfE6
For adults, please submit your poem here: https://bit.ly/3tKYXWQ
Sign up at https://westath.beanstack.org/ to join our Monthly Reading Challenges, running from September 2020 to June 2021. Each month, read a book for a new challenge and then join one or more of our Reader's Chats to discuss the book you've read with other readers on the fourth Tuesdays of every month. Not sure what to read? Check our Facebook page for a themed #shelfiesunday video and Beanstack for book lists for applicable challenges. The challenge and book clubs are for all ages.
APRIL'S CHALLENGE: Read a book inspired by the Middle East.
This month's Reader's Chat is:
April 27th at 6:30PM.
We're also hosting a Librarians Discuss about Traveling By Reading on April 6th, inspired by this topic!
Registration is required to get the Zoom link. Sign up below!
Sign up at https://westath.beanstack.org/ to join our Monthly Reading Challenges, running from September 2020 to June 2021. Each month, read a book for a new challenge and then join one or more of our Reader's Chats to discuss the book you've read with other readers on the fourth Tuesdays of every month. Not sure what to read? Check our Facebook page for a themed #shelfiesunday video and Beanstack for book lists for applicable challenges. The challenge and book clubs are for all ages.
APRIL'S CHALLENGE: Read a book inspired by the Middle East.
This month's Reader's Chat is:
April 27th at 6:30PM.
We're also hosting a Librarians Discuss about Traveling By Reading on April 6th, inspired by this topic!
Registration is required to get the Zoom link. Sign up below!
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for April is: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey. Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for April is: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey. Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Interact virtually with new friends! Ms. Angela will be running this playgroup for young children to sing, dance, and read together.
For children ages 3-5 | Registration required.
This event will take place over Zoom. The link for the room will be sent out a hour before the event.
Virtual Playgroup is brought to you by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program of Westfield.
Interact virtually with new friends! Ms. Angela will be running this playgroup for young children to sing, dance, and read together.
For children ages 3-5 | Registration required.
This event will take place over Zoom. The link for the room will be sent out a hour before the event.
Virtual Playgroup is brought to you by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program of Westfield.
If you joined us for the sprouting workshop on 4/7 and have some questions about you own sprouting experience this is a 15 minute check in to and ask our expert Michelle Caron!
Everyone who registered for the sprouting workshop will automatically get registered for the follow-up.
This program is possible through the funding of a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council
If you joined us for the sprouting workshop on 4/7 and have some questions about you own sprouting experience this is a 15 minute check in to and ask our expert Michelle Caron!
Everyone who registered for the sprouting workshop will automatically get registered for the follow-up.
This program is possible through the funding of a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
A clear view of the quiet devastation of a young African-American family facing a wrongful conviction that is beautifully written, with many allusions to black music and culture and everyday poetry of the African-American community.
Please email Anne to be placed on the email list for the Zoom links. The Athenaeum will be requesting copies for book club members, so please do not place your own hold. Please call or place a Library to Go via the Google form on our website. A limited number of ebooks are also available through the Overdrive app.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
A clear view of the quiet devastation of a young African-American family facing a wrongful conviction that is beautifully written, with many allusions to black music and culture and everyday poetry of the African-American community.
Please email Anne to be placed on the email list for the Zoom links. The Athenaeum will be requesting copies for book club members, so please do not place your own hold. Please call or place a Library to Go via the Google form on our website. A limited number of ebooks are also available through the Overdrive app.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Join us as we welcome the new Director of the Westfield Athenaeum! We will talk about him but also about his book Drawing without an Eraser an entertaining insider look at the art business.
From the Book:
What does it take to become a great artist? Is it simply a matter of unlocking our innate talent, or is it something developed through training and experience? What obstacles must you overcome, especially if you are a woman in a male dominated art world? This novel explores those questions through the story of a woman who grew up in rural Texas during the Great Depression. Although suffering the trauma of poverty, childhood abuse, and marriage to an unfaithful and domineering husband, she dedicates her life to becoming an artist. But that road is far from easy. Ultimately it will mean leaving her family and her home in Texas and venturing on a journey filled with many obstacles to overcome. This novel, told by the owner of a prestigious New York art gallery, will follow the life of this courageous woman in her quest to reach greatness as an artist and overcome her past.
Join us as we welcome the new Director of the Westfield Athenaeum! We will talk about him but also about his book Drawing without an Eraser an entertaining insider look at the art business.
From the Book:
What does it take to become a great artist? Is it simply a matter of unlocking our innate talent, or is it something developed through training and experience? What obstacles must you overcome, especially if you are a woman in a male dominated art world? This novel explores those questions through the story of a woman who grew up in rural Texas during the Great Depression. Although suffering the trauma of poverty, childhood abuse, and marriage to an unfaithful and domineering husband, she dedicates her life to becoming an artist. But that road is far from easy. Ultimately it will mean leaving her family and her home in Texas and venturing on a journey filled with many obstacles to overcome. This novel, told by the owner of a prestigious New York art gallery, will follow the life of this courageous woman in her quest to reach greatness as an artist and overcome her past.
Calling young scientists!
Do you like to do science experiments? Make up potions? Watch a solution change colors? Launch rockets? Then sign up here to get a take-home kit filled with 7 different experiments with follow along videos from SEED, Inc! You receive all of the materials you need to perform your experiments.
Approriate for students in grades 3-5. Younger children can do the experiments with parental help. Makes a perfect family activity for Spring Vacation! One kit per family. Pick up of the kits will start today. Please wait for an email with instructions on how to pick before coming to the Westfield Athenaeum
All kits, materials, and lesson plans are provided by SEED, Inc. SEED is a regional nonprofit organization run by PhD scientists with a passion for empowering teachers with the confidence to instill a love of science in their students. Find out more about SEED, Inc. at www.seededucation.net/
The Take-Home Science: Chemistry event is made possible through generous funding from the Westfield Local Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Calling young scientists!
Do you like to do science experiments? Make up potions? Watch a solution change colors? Launch rockets? Then sign up here to get a take-home kit filled with 7 different experiments with follow along videos from SEED, Inc! You receive all of the materials you need to perform your experiments.
Approriate for students in grades 3-5. Younger children can do the experiments with parental help. Makes a perfect family activity for Spring Vacation! One kit per family. Pick up of the kits will start today. Please wait for an email with instructions on how to pick before coming to the Westfield Athenaeum
All kits, materials, and lesson plans are provided by SEED, Inc. SEED is a regional nonprofit organization run by PhD scientists with a passion for empowering teachers with the confidence to instill a love of science in their students. Find out more about SEED, Inc. at www.seededucation.net/
The Take-Home Science: Chemistry event is made possible through generous funding from the Westfield Local Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be closed in observance of Patriots Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:30 AM.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be closed in observance of Patriots Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:30 AM.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
The third Tuesday of every month will feature a different Teen Take Home Craft. This month's craft is....
Paper Lanterns! Make your own paper lantern complete with an LED tea light.
For students in grades 5-12 | Registration required
This event is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. Learn more about the Friends here.
The third Tuesday of every month will feature a different Teen Take Home Craft. This month's craft is....
Paper Lanterns! Make your own paper lantern complete with an LED tea light.
For students in grades 5-12 | Registration required
This event is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. Learn more about the Friends here.
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
You asked for it, we provide! We're going to discuss book-to-movie adaptations in all their glory ... or flops. Is it better to quote the book? Get the themes? Do something totally different? Come discuss our most and least favorite adaptations!
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
You asked for it, we provide! We're going to discuss book-to-movie adaptations in all their glory ... or flops. Is it better to quote the book? Get the themes? Do something totally different? Come discuss our most and least favorite adaptations!
Join us over Zoom for a Paint Afternoon! Celebrate the start of spring by painting a field of lavender.
All materials will be provided for participants. You will receive a canvas, paint, and paint brushes. You must come pick them up at the Westfield Athenaeum before the event. You will receive an email notification to let you know when the materials can be picked up.
For students in grades 5-12 | Registration Required
This event is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. Learn more about the Friends here.
Join us over Zoom for a Paint Afternoon! Celebrate the start of spring by painting a field of lavender.
All materials will be provided for participants. You will receive a canvas, paint, and paint brushes. You must come pick them up at the Westfield Athenaeum before the event. You will receive an email notification to let you know when the materials can be picked up.
For students in grades 5-12 | Registration Required
This event is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. Learn more about the Friends here.
B-I-N-G-O! When is the last time you played a rousing game of Bingo? Well here is your chance! Everyone in the family can join Game Night on zoom. Register to receive copies of your bingo cards and online access for the game. DVD prize packs will be awarded! See you there!
B-I-N-G-O! When is the last time you played a rousing game of Bingo? Well here is your chance! Everyone in the family can join Game Night on zoom. Register to receive copies of your bingo cards and online access for the game. DVD prize packs will be awarded! See you there!
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Enjoy a recorded history chat with Bob Brown every fourth Thursday on our Facebook channel! While Bob will not be live, feel free to leave comments or questions on the video and hopefully we will record a later video where he answers your questions. You do not require a Facebook page to view the video, just go to www.facebook.com/westath and go to the "Videos" page.
Enjoy a recorded history chat with Bob Brown every fourth Thursday on our Facebook channel! While Bob will not be live, feel free to leave comments or questions on the video and hopefully we will record a later video where he answers your questions. You do not require a Facebook page to view the video, just go to www.facebook.com/westath and go to the "Videos" page.
You ask, we answer! There will be TWO trivia nights in April to accommodate all your awesome ideas. For the first, we will be doing trivia on all things dinosaur. We will cover as many eras of dinosaurs as we can in this event, created for the young (and young-at-heart) dino-fanatics in your life.
Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
You ask, we answer! There will be TWO trivia nights in April to accommodate all your awesome ideas. For the first, we will be doing trivia on all things dinosaur. We will cover as many eras of dinosaurs as we can in this event, created for the young (and young-at-heart) dino-fanatics in your life.
Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Calling young adventurers!
Are you ready to save villages, defeat monsters, and find treasure? Join us virtually to play Hero Kids, a fantasy role playing game, where you get to be the heroes and save the day.
Our quest is on fourth Monday of each month and begins at 4:00PM.
Heroes need to register
For ages 7-10
Calling young adventurers!
Are you ready to save villages, defeat monsters, and find treasure? Join us virtually to play Hero Kids, a fantasy role playing game, where you get to be the heroes and save the day.
Our quest is on fourth Monday of each month and begins at 4:00PM.
Heroes need to register
For ages 7-10
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Reader's Chats occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM. These casual book clubs meet to discuss books tied into that month's Beanstack challenge. Sign up for the challenge at www.westath.beanstack.org. Register for your chosen Reader's Chat on EventKeeper.
These meetings will take place on Zoom. Registration required. This event is all ages.
Reader's Chats occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM. These casual book clubs meet to discuss books tied into that month's Beanstack challenge. Sign up for the challenge at www.westath.beanstack.org. Register for your chosen Reader's Chat on EventKeeper.
These meetings will take place on Zoom. Registration required. This event is all ages.
Through Me To You Puppetry invites kids to join Newton for some story time fun! Newton & his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to “unmute” and say hi to Newton. Our half-hour Zoom show is geared to ages 3-6, but all are welcome!
Registration is required.
Through Me To You Puppetry invites kids to join Newton for some story time fun! Newton & his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to “unmute” and say hi to Newton. Our half-hour Zoom show is geared to ages 3-6, but all are welcome!
Registration is required.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
TV Trivia here we come! Hopefully, you won't feel like staring into the camera *too* much during this event. Come ready to show off your knowledge of all things Dunder Mifflin and Pawnee.
Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
TV Trivia here we come! Hopefully, you won't feel like staring into the camera *too* much during this event. Come ready to show off your knowledge of all things Dunder Mifflin and Pawnee.
Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
Everyone, from teachers to librarians to parents, talks a lot about "literacy." But what even is it? How do we define it? How do we build it? We'll also enter into some literacy debates on what is "real" reading and literacy skill building, and how the term is broader than we think it is.
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
Everyone, from teachers to librarians to parents, talks a lot about "literacy." But what even is it? How do we define it? How do we build it? We'll also enter into some literacy debates on what is "real" reading and literacy skill building, and how the term is broader than we think it is.
Art Journaling: "Learn quick sketching techniques to use in your travels, observing your personal environment in a new way and review techniques in style, patterns and development of muscle memory. No prior drawing experience needed. Attendees only need simple paper, pencil and eraser."
Art Journaling: "Learn quick sketching techniques to use in your travels, observing your personal environment in a new way and review techniques in style, patterns and development of muscle memory. No prior drawing experience needed. Attendees only need simple paper, pencil and eraser."
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
This group meets on Zoom, typically on the first Friday of every month. Register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link and a selection of poems by email.
This group meets on Zoom, typically on the first Friday of every month. Register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link and a selection of poems by email.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Learn how to code with Python 3 during our virtual Hour of Code. In each session we will go over a different concept of Python 3 and see what we can create using the concept.
A computer and email address will be required.
Time: 6pm
Level: Beginner
Ages: 10-12
Registration required
Learn how to code with Python 3 during our virtual Hour of Code. In each session we will go over a different concept of Python 3 and see what we can create using the concept.
A computer and email address will be required.
Time: 6pm
Level: Beginner
Ages: 10-12
Registration required
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for May is: No Crumbs Left: recipes for everyday food made marvelous by Teri Turner
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for May is: No Crumbs Left: recipes for everyday food made marvelous by Teri Turner
"Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials," a power point presentation offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root, describes the essential roles played by birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife and provides guidance on meeting their needs for food, cover, and water. A variety of plants that nourish these organisms throughout their lifecycles is discussed, and organic methods for establishing wildlife habitat are also presented. Handouts are downloadable, and comments and questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the program. A recording of this event will be scheduled for multiple broadcasts by Westfield Community Access Television and will be made accessible at their website via YouTube.
Cosponsored and hosted by the Westfield Athenaeum.
This program is supported by the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
"Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials," a power point presentation offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root, describes the essential roles played by birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife and provides guidance on meeting their needs for food, cover, and water. A variety of plants that nourish these organisms throughout their lifecycles is discussed, and organic methods for establishing wildlife habitat are also presented. Handouts are downloadable, and comments and questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the program. A recording of this event will be scheduled for multiple broadcasts by Westfield Community Access Television and will be made accessible at their website via YouTube.
Cosponsored and hosted by the Westfield Athenaeum.
This program is supported by the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
Are you the kind of person who powers through books you don't like because you've started and now you've got to finish? Are you the kind of person who puts a bad book down? Have you changed over your life? Both can be a learned skill. How have you learned it? Are you hoping to learn it? How do you make the decision? Come discuss with us!
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
Are you the kind of person who powers through books you don't like because you've started and now you've got to finish? Are you the kind of person who puts a bad book down? Have you changed over your life? Both can be a learned skill. How have you learned it? Are you hoping to learn it? How do you make the decision? Come discuss with us!
Draw Your 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."
Draw Your 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."
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
A powerful, heartbreaking story of star-crossed lovers and Iran's political upheavals that is a layered historical saga of a country struggling toward democracy and an intimate meditation on "a love from which we never recover."
Please email Anne to be placed on the email list for the Zoom links. The Athenaeum will be requesting copies for book club members, so please do not place your own hold. Please call or place a Library to Go via the Google form on our website. A limited number of ebooks are also available through the Overdrive app.
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
A powerful, heartbreaking story of star-crossed lovers and Iran's political upheavals that is a layered historical saga of a country struggling toward democracy and an intimate meditation on "a love from which we never recover."
Please email Anne to be placed on the email list for the Zoom links. The Athenaeum will be requesting copies for book club members, so please do not place your own hold. Please call or place a Library to Go via the Google form on our website. A limited number of ebooks are also available through the Overdrive app.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Do you like writing fantasy? Science fiction? Realistic fiction? All kinds are welcome at our Teen Writing Group. Each meeting tackles a new topic - suggested and voted on by group participants - with fun activities and writing prompts. In this class, you help pick what we learn and work on your creative writing skills!
This group is for students in grades 5-12. Participents are not made to read their work unless they desire to do so. This class will take place on Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Are you ready to talk about books? Athenaeum librarians will be live on our Facebook page for an hour to help you find your next great read live on air. Please drop reading requests into the comments. Already reading a good book? Put that in the comments, too! There are never too many books.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be offering live chats every Monday at 12:30 PM. Please see our Facebook page and schedule of events for more.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Reader's Chats occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM. These casual book clubs meet to discuss books tied into that month's Beanstack challenge. Sign up for the challenge at www.westath.beanstack.org. Register for your chosen Reader's Chat on EventKeeper.
These meetings will take place on Zoom. Registration required. This event is all ages.
Reader's Chats occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM. These casual book clubs meet to discuss books tied into that month's Beanstack challenge. Sign up for the challenge at www.westath.beanstack.org. Register for your chosen Reader's Chat on EventKeeper.
These meetings will take place on Zoom. Registration required. This event is all ages.
B-I-N-G-O! When is the last time you played a rousing game of Bingo? Well here is your chance! Everyone in the family can join Game Night on zoom. Register to receive copies of your bingo cards and online access for the game. DVD prize packs will be awarded! See you there!
B-I-N-G-O! When is the last time you played a rousing game of Bingo? Well here is your chance! Everyone in the family can join Game Night on zoom. Register to receive copies of your bingo cards and online access for the game. DVD prize packs will be awarded! See you there!
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
Join Ms. Mary every Tuesday and Thursday for recorded Storytimes for all those young and young at heart. These stories are posted to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westath. You do not need a Facebook page to access them. Simply go to our page and click on our Videos tab. All prior storytimes will remain on the page for as long as COVID copyright allows.
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Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
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Play with friends and family from comfort of your own home. This event will take place over Zoom and use Kahoot. You will need an extra internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc). You can also split the screen of a computer to play.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1st at 8:30 AM.
The Westfield Athenaeum will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1st at 8:30 AM.
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
All readers are different, and thus what empowers us is different. What does reading an empowering or inspiring book mean to you? Have you ever read a book meant to be inspiring and found the opposite? What are some titles that have inspired, uplifted, life altered, or changed the game for you?
Join us on Facebook Live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a group of Westfield Athenaeum librarians to discuss a variety of book and life-related topics. You can either join live and be part of the discussion or watch the episode later on our Facebook page.
All readers are different, and thus what empowers us is different. What does reading an empowering or inspiring book mean to you? Have you ever read a book meant to be inspiring and found the opposite? What are some titles that have inspired, uplifted, life altered, or changed the game for you?
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for June is: The Oz family Kitchen by Lisa Oz
Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon over Zoom, this club will focus on cooking healthy meals from a variety of cookbooks. There will be copies reserved and available for pick up. Each cook uses the book throughout the month and gives a review at the meeting, sharing the good, the bad and the worth repeating. There will also be a topic discussed each month, on subjects such as menu planning, techniques, finding ingredients, etc.
When you register for the program a copy of the selected cookbook will be put out on Library to Go for you!
Cookbook for June is: The Oz family Kitchen by Lisa Oz
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A quarterly meeting of librarians in the Western region of Massachusetts who are tasked with programming for their respective libraries.
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A quarterly meeting of librarians in the Western region of Massachusetts who are tasked with programming for their respective libraries.
BACK PAIN SLOWING YOUR GOLF GAME? SHOULDER PAIN LIMITING YOUR SWING?
Please join Jaimee Mace, MSPT, on June 23rd at 6:00 for a presentation about the most common injuries that occur on the golf course and how to prevent them. You will get tips on how to reduce pain during every day activities and learn key stretches that can keep you on the golf course for years to come.
Jaimee has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1999, primarily in the outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine setting. She looks forward to having you in attendance.
This program is in partnership with the Wilbraham Public Library. Visit them at http://wilbrahamlibrary.org/
BACK PAIN SLOWING YOUR GOLF GAME? SHOULDER PAIN LIMITING YOUR SWING?
Please join Jaimee Mace, MSPT, on June 23rd at 6:00 for a presentation about the most common injuries that occur on the golf course and how to prevent them. You will get tips on how to reduce pain during every day activities and learn key stretches that can keep you on the golf course for years to come.
Jaimee has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1999, primarily in the outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine setting. She looks forward to having you in attendance.
This program is in partnership with the Wilbraham Public Library. Visit them at http://wilbrahamlibrary.org/
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency[ies] which is[are] supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency[ies] which is[are] supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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A quarterly meeting of librarians in the Western region of Massachusetts who are tasked with programming for their respective libraries.
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A quarterly meeting of librarians in the Western region of Massachusetts who are tasked with programming for their respective libraries.
