Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Wizard of Oz (1939) rated: PG (1 hour 42 minutes)
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Wizard of Oz (1939) rated: PG (1 hour 42 minutes)
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages birth to 18 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages birth to 18 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages 19-36 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages 19-36 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Professional musician Julie Stepanek will teach teens and tweens how to get started playing the ukulele. After a short lesson fundamentals, the group will learn how to play some easy songs. No experience necessary, this is the perfect workshop for non-musicians and people interested in trying something new. Julie will bring 20 ukuleles or participants may bring your own if you have one. This program is for kids ages 12-18.
This program is generously funded by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Professional musician Julie Stepanek will teach teens and tweens how to get started playing the ukulele. After a short lesson fundamentals, the group will learn how to play some easy songs. No experience necessary, this is the perfect workshop for non-musicians and people interested in trying something new. Julie will bring 20 ukuleles or participants may bring your own if you have one. This program is for kids ages 12-18.
This program is generously funded by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Learn the basics of Spanish at this camp designed to introduce kids to a foreign language.
This is a four day program, each classes builds on the previous sessions.The last session will be 2hours on Thursday.
Taught by Dottie O'Neil, a former principal and teacher
Ages 8-10
Registration required and space is limited.
You are committing to all four classes when you register.
Line Dancing with Clara Sanborn!
No registration required.
Line Dancing with Clara Sanborn!
No registration required.
Please join us for our book club! This month's book is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.
Please join us for our book club! This month's book is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.
We'll celebrate the 1990's in true grunge style. There will be snacks, a popular '90s craft, and, of course, some dope tunes!
You are welcome to dress up, but it is not necessary.
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register, space is limited!
We'll celebrate the 1990's in true grunge style. There will be snacks, a popular '90s craft, and, of course, some dope tunes!
You are welcome to dress up, but it is not necessary.
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register, space is limited!
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Join us for this express story time where we read a book and sing songs and do fingerplays.
This is a shorter version of our regular story times, but just as much fun!!
Ages 2-5
Registration is NOT required.
Join us for this express story time where we read a book and sing songs and do fingerplays.
This is a shorter version of our regular story times, but just as much fun!!
Ages 2-5
Registration is NOT required.
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Join Kat Palmer for a four-week session of reader's theater and games that encourage imagination.
Ages 9 years old and up
Kathi Palmer
Registration is required and you are registering for the four-week program.
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Join Kat Palmer for a four-week session of reader's theater and games that encourage imagination.
Ages 9 years old and up
Kathi Palmer
Registration is required and you are registering for the four-week program.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Wonder (2017) rated: PG (1 hour 53 minutes)
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Wonder (2017) rated: PG (1 hour 53 minutes)
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
This class will focus on writing creative nonfiction. Teens will practice writing their true life stories in creative and fun ways. Check out some examples here! Professor Leah Nielsen will encourage teens to dig deep into their own lifes to create an interesting and compelling story.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going to grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
This class will focus on writing creative nonfiction. Teens will practice writing their true life stories in creative and fun ways. Check out some examples here! Professor Leah Nielsen will encourage teens to dig deep into their own lifes to create an interesting and compelling story.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going to grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Movie: The Pianist
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Movie: The Pianist
Enjoy stories and a variety of hands-on activities that teach STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) skills and encourage curiosity.
Ages 5-10
Registration is required and space is limited.
Enjoy stories and a variety of hands-on activities that teach STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) skills and encourage curiosity.
Ages 5-10
Registration is required and space is limited.
Enjoy an afternoon with the Phantom Sheep Players, as they lead a series of hilarious games! You’ll be part of the action creating comedy yourself learning industry secrets in Improvisation!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register for this event, space is limited!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athenaeum.
Enjoy an afternoon with the Phantom Sheep Players, as they lead a series of hilarious games! You’ll be part of the action creating comedy yourself learning industry secrets in Improvisation!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register for this event, space is limited!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athenaeum.
Book Club selection: Just Kids by Patti Smith
Book Club selection: Just Kids by Patti Smith
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 19th.
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 19th.
Line Dancing with Clara Sanborn!
No registration required.
Line Dancing with Clara Sanborn!
No registration required.
Bring your creativity and use our craft supplies to make your own masterpiece.
We will also have circuits and tech toys available for tinkering!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 5 and up.
Bring your creativity and use our craft supplies to make your own masterpiece.
We will also have circuits and tech toys available for tinkering!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 5 and up.
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday (a little early, I know) by drinking some butterbeer, making your own wand, and playing Would You Rather: Harry Potter edition!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday (a little early, I know) by drinking some butterbeer, making your own wand, and playing Would You Rather: Harry Potter edition!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Join Kat Palmer for a four-week session of reader's theater and games that encourage imagination.
Ages 9 years old and up
Kathi Palmer
Registration is required and you are registering for the four-week program.
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Join Kat Palmer for a four-week session of reader's theater and games that encourage imagination.
Ages 9 years old and up
Kathi Palmer
Registration is required and you are registering for the four-week program.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Sound of Music (1965) rated: G (2 hours 54 minutes)
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Sound of Music (1965) rated: G (2 hours 54 minutes)
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
This adventure of sound and music gets everyone playing, moving and using your ears in ways you never thought possible and discover some of the scientific principles that make sound come alive.
Please bring a percussion instrument or something out of your recycle bin.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 3-12 years old
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum
This adventure of sound and music gets everyone playing, moving and using your ears in ways you never thought possible and discover some of the scientific principles that make sound come alive.
Please bring a percussion instrument or something out of your recycle bin.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 3-12 years old
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum
Learn a different technique in art with Miss Susan.
Dress for mess!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 19th.
Ages 8-12 years old
Learn a different technique in art with Miss Susan.
Dress for mess!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 19th.
Ages 8-12 years old
Vote for which movie you would like to watch today!
Your choices are: Black Panther (PG-13) or A Quiet Place (PG-13)
You can also vote in the Teen Loft!
Voting closes on July 20 at 11:59 PM
Ages 12-18
Vote for which movie you would like to watch today!
Your choices are: Black Panther (PG-13) or A Quiet Place (PG-13)
You can also vote in the Teen Loft!
Voting closes on July 20 at 11:59 PM
Ages 12-18
This is a 45 minute class that includes songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrumental play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences-developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers-regardless of their own musical ability.
Sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Ages birth-6 years old
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
This is a 45 minute class that includes songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrumental play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences-developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers-regardless of their own musical ability.
Sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Ages birth-6 years old
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
Bring your own lunch, a blanket to sit on, and a favorite stuffed animal for this outdoor story time.
We will read, eat, sing, play games and have a lot of fun! Registration begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Ages 5-8 years old
***Note that raindate is Thursday, August 2nd.***
Registration is required and space is limited.
Bring your own lunch, a blanket to sit on, and a favorite stuffed animal for this outdoor story time.
We will read, eat, sing, play games and have a lot of fun! Registration begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Ages 5-8 years old
***Note that raindate is Thursday, August 2nd.***
Registration is required and space is limited.
Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Join us for this express story time where we read a book and sing songs and do fingerplays.
This is a shorter version of our regular story times, but just as much fun!!
Ages 2-5
Registration is NOT required.
Join us for this express story time where we read a book and sing songs and do fingerplays.
This is a shorter version of our regular story times, but just as much fun!!
Ages 2-5
Registration is NOT required.
Goodbye boring out-of-the-box snacks. The snack recipes in this class are super easy to make at home and are amazingly delicious! Join chef Liz Barbour for this fun and delicious demonstration class.
Recipes and samples are included.
Liz Barbour is an entertaining communicator whose warm, relaxed approach to food and cooking resonates with her students. With stories and instruction Liz shares her experiences as a working chef to demystify the cooking process for her students. She is a firm believer that any home cook can prepare fresh, flavorful meals with confidence if taught just a few basic but important skills.
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register, space is limited!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athenaeum.
Goodbye boring out-of-the-box snacks. The snack recipes in this class are super easy to make at home and are amazingly delicious! Join chef Liz Barbour for this fun and delicious demonstration class.
Recipes and samples are included.
Liz Barbour is an entertaining communicator whose warm, relaxed approach to food and cooking resonates with her students. With stories and instruction Liz shares her experiences as a working chef to demystify the cooking process for her students. She is a firm believer that any home cook can prepare fresh, flavorful meals with confidence if taught just a few basic but important skills.
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register, space is limited!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athenaeum.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Explore "cool technology" learning how to use 3D software to create and print objects, experiment with robotics and virtual reality.
There are 2 programs being offered, please make sure you are registering for the correct aged program.
Registration is required and space is limited.
1:00-3:00pm is for ages 7-12 years old
3:30-5:30pm is for ages 13-18 years old
Explore "cool technology" learning how to use 3D software to create and print objects, experiment with robotics and virtual reality.
There are 2 programs being offered, please make sure you are registering for the correct aged program.
Registration is required and space is limited.
1:00-3:00pm is for ages 7-12 years old
3:30-5:30pm is for ages 13-18 years old
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Come to the library to make a craft or bring the supplies home to complete.
No registration is necessary.
While supplies last.
Kids in grades 1 & 2 are invited to join us to read the monthly book together then have some fun with activities based on the book. The first 10 people to register will get a free copy of the book to keep!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Kids in grades 1 & 2 are invited to join us to read the monthly book together then have some fun with activities based on the book. The first 10 people to register will get a free copy of the book to keep!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Movie: Forever My Girl
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Movie: Forever My Girl
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages birth to 18 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages birth to 18 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages 19-36 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones, followed by play time!
This program is open to children ages 19-36 months.
NEW: registration is required.
Bring your imagination to the library for our exciting Library Building Blocks Club. We will spend about an hour developing masterpieces with lego blocks.
The creations will be on display in the Boys' and Girls' Library for all to see. This program is open to children ages 3 and up.
***Please note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult***
Registration is NOT required.
Bring your imagination to the library for our exciting Library Building Blocks Club. We will spend about an hour developing masterpieces with lego blocks.
The creations will be on display in the Boys' and Girls' Library for all to see. This program is open to children ages 3 and up.
***Please note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult***
Registration is NOT required.
Rock Band for Wii for will be set-up for anyone to play. There will be snacks and drinks!
For students going into grades 6-12.
No need to register, just come by!
Rock Band for Wii for will be set-up for anyone to play. There will be snacks and drinks!
For students going into grades 6-12.
No need to register, just come by!
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Prepare to be amazed and fascinated as you learn about ancient history and archaeology in this hands-on-program.
Hold and examine stone tools and other artifacts crafted by people thousands of years ago. Engage in a dialogue with presenter
J.K. Quackenbush about the tools and people of ancient times.
Ages 6 and up.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Prepare to be amazed and fascinated as you learn about ancient history and archaeology in this hands-on-program.
Hold and examine stone tools and other artifacts crafted by people thousands of years ago. Engage in a dialogue with presenter
J.K. Quackenbush about the tools and people of ancient times.
Ages 6 and up.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Coco (2017) rated: PG ( 1 hour 49 minutes)
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Coco (2017) rated: PG ( 1 hour 49 minutes)
Bring your creativity and use our craft supplies to make your own masterpiece.
We will also have circuits and tech toys available for tinkering!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 5 and up.
Bring your creativity and use our craft supplies to make your own masterpiece.
We will also have circuits and tech toys available for tinkering!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Ages 5 and up.
The final class will cover the format and style of performance poetry. This poetry is written specifically to be performed, or spoken out loud. Check out this video of three girls performing poetry on the Queen Latifah Show. Performance poetry, like all poetry, can be controversial and tackle large societal issues. Professor Leah Nielsen will assist students in creating their own performance. Teens will have a chance to perform their poetry on stage in the Lang Auditorium.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
The final class will cover the format and style of performance poetry. This poetry is written specifically to be performed, or spoken out loud. Check out this video of three girls performing poetry on the Queen Latifah Show. Performance poetry, like all poetry, can be controversial and tackle large societal issues. Professor Leah Nielsen will assist students in creating their own performance. Teens will have a chance to perform their poetry on stage in the Lang Auditorium.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Children ages birth - 6 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everone will go home tired!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
Children ages birth - 6 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everone will go home tired!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
Calling all princes, princesses, knights and other royalty.
Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for stories, crafts, games and "tea" (cookies and juice-please let us know if your child has an allergy).
Ages 4-8 years old
Registration is required and space is limited.
Sponsored by the CFCE
Calling all princes, princesses, knights and other royalty.
Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for stories, crafts, games and "tea" (cookies and juice-please let us know if your child has an allergy).
Ages 4-8 years old
Registration is required and space is limited.
Sponsored by the CFCE
Please join us for our book club! This month's discussion will be about the two books Autumn by Ali Smith and Winter by Ali Smith- read either or both.
Please join us for our book club! This month's discussion will be about the two books Autumn by Ali Smith and Winter by Ali Smith- read either or both.
Due to the popularity of this program on July 12th, we are happy to offer a second program.
Learn how to make music and keep rhythm using buckets and sticks.
This program will be taught by Mr. Dan, a music education student at Westfield State University.
Ages 8-12 years old
Registration required and space is limited.
Due to the popularity of this program on July 12th, we are happy to offer a second program.
Learn how to make music and keep rhythm using buckets and sticks.
This program will be taught by Mr. Dan, a music education student at Westfield State University.
Ages 8-12 years old
Registration required and space is limited.
How well do you remember the Avenger movies? Think you know everything about Harry Potter? Or is Stranger Things more your cup of tea?
Then come give your best guesses. You will be in groups, so if Marvel isn't your thing you'll have someone else to help you out.
We will also be celebrating the end of Summer Reading with pizza and ice cream! The raffle prizes will also be drawn. However you do not need to attend to win!
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register!
How well do you remember the Avenger movies? Think you know everything about Harry Potter? Or is Stranger Things more your cup of tea?
Then come give your best guesses. You will be in groups, so if Marvel isn't your thing you'll have someone else to help you out.
We will also be celebrating the end of Summer Reading with pizza and ice cream! The raffle prizes will also be drawn. However you do not need to attend to win!
For students going into grades 6-12.
Please register!
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us to read a story, make a craft and play at the library.
Ages birth - 5 years old
Registration required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Sponsored by the CFCE.
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Annie (1982) rated: PG (2 hours 8 minutes)
Every Monday during the summer we will be showing a movie and serving snacks and a drink.
All Ages.
No registration required.
Annie (1982) rated: PG (2 hours 8 minutes)
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Come read to a very friendly dog! Reading to these specially trained dogs can enhance self-esteem by offering non-judgemental, non-threatening attention while improving communication and reading skills.
Ages 3-9 years
Registration required.
Enjoy stories and a variety of hands-on activities that teach STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) skills and encourage curiosity.
Ages 5-10
Registration is required and space is limited.
Enjoy stories and a variety of hands-on activities that teach STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) skills and encourage curiosity.
Ages 5-10
Registration is required and space is limited.
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 24th.
The Toe Jam Puppet Band is coming to the Athenaeum! Join us for this fun-filled show that will entertain the whole family.
Sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.
The Toe Jam Puppet Band is coming to the Athenaeum! Join us for this fun-filled show that will entertain the whole family.
Sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Have you always wanted to learn to knit or do you want to improve your skills? Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Kids will take home their knitting needles and yarn to continue building their skills at home.
Registration required and space is limited.
Ages 8 and up.
Learn new techniques for working with different art mediums as you complete a project with Miss Susan.
Dress for mess!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
Ages 8-12 years old
Learn new techniques for working with different art mediums as you complete a project with Miss Susan.
Dress for mess!
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 24th.
Ages 8-12 years old
Due to popular demand, we'll be offering one more class in our Writing Workshop series!
Do you have an OTP (one true pairing) you know is the best? Then writing fanfiction is for you! This fnal class will focus on fanfiction. Fanfiction is fiction about a fan's favorite character, TV show, book, movie, etc. Leah will help you expand the worlds you know and love best.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Due to popular demand, we'll be offering one more class in our Writing Workshop series!
Do you have an OTP (one true pairing) you know is the best? Then writing fanfiction is for you! This fnal class will focus on fanfiction. Fanfiction is fiction about a fan's favorite character, TV show, book, movie, etc. Leah will help you expand the worlds you know and love best.
The Writing Workshop for Teens will be a series of classes taught by Westfield State University's assistant professor, Leah Nielsen. Leah is an accomplished writer of two published books of poetry. While poetry is her bread and butter, Leah loves all formats and genres of writing. At Westfield State University, Leah teaches classes like writing poetry, creative writing, and career preperation for writers, a class that she designed. Leah is excited to pass on her knowledge of writing to next generation of writers and inspire teens to keep writing!
For students going into grades 6-12
Please register, space is limited!
Bring your imagination to the library for our exciting Library Building Blocks Club. We will spend about an hour developing masterpieces with lego blocks.
The creations will be on display in the Boys' and Girls' Library for all to see. This program is open to children ages 3 and up.
***Please note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult***
Registration is NOT required.
Bring your imagination to the library for our exciting Library Building Blocks Club. We will spend about an hour developing masterpieces with lego blocks.
The creations will be on display in the Boys' and Girls' Library for all to see. This program is open to children ages 3 and up.
***Please note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult***
Registration is NOT required.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Refreshments will be served prior to the meeting in the Teen Loft.
Refreshments will be served prior to the meeting in the Teen Loft.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 2 Class through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
HiSET Preparation course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
Hi-SET Level 1 course through Westfield Community Education.
