The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
July 22, Space Jam(1996), rated PG, 87 minutes
July 29, Zathura(2005), rated PG, 101 minutes
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
July 22, Space Jam(1996), rated PG, 87 minutes
July 29, Zathura(2005), rated PG, 101 minutes
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
A DOG'S WAY HOME
Starring Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp.
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner.
A DOG'S WAY HOME
Starring Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp.
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner.
Artist Shauna Leva will be showing you how to draw in the popular Japanese style of manga. Open to those who want to learn how to draw and those with a passion for art. All materials will be provided.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Artist Shauna Leva will be showing you how to draw in the popular Japanese style of manga. Open to those who want to learn how to draw and those with a passion for art. All materials will be provided.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
A DOG'S WAY HOME
Starring Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp.
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner.
A DOG'S WAY HOME
Starring Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp.
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner.
Create a solar system necklace!
We are part of a great big solar system but we can shrink it down to wear around our necks.
Come and paint each of the planets or create a new solar system with your own whimsical planets.
ages 8-12
Registration is required and space is limited!
Create a solar system necklace!
We are part of a great big solar system but we can shrink it down to wear around our necks.
Come and paint each of the planets or create a new solar system with your own whimsical planets.
ages 8-12
Registration is required and space is limited!
For students entering grades 5-12.
Every story, no matter what genre, needs a strong set of characters. So how do you write a strong set of characters, you ask? Register for a class all about character building, where we will use fun prompts to make detailed character charts and stories with all the information you never knew you needed. All genres and writing abilities will be welcome. Sharing your work will not be required, so you can come and have fun without any pressure.
Please bring a notebook and writing utensils. Laptops will not be permitted unless discussed in advance. Please contact Gretchen with any questions.
For students entering grades 5-12.
Every story, no matter what genre, needs a strong set of characters. So how do you write a strong set of characters, you ask? Register for a class all about character building, where we will use fun prompts to make detailed character charts and stories with all the information you never knew you needed. All genres and writing abilities will be welcome. Sharing your work will not be required, so you can come and have fun without any pressure.
Please bring a notebook and writing utensils. Laptops will not be permitted unless discussed in advance. Please contact Gretchen with any questions.
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and space is limited.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and space is limited.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE
Each participant will make their own creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure. Once the concoction has cooled slightly, we will add cosmetic grade glitter, colors, essential oil (optional), embed the astronaut and alien rubber duckie toys and decorate the tops with green soap curls, to make it look like grass. At the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade soap home, it can be removed from the mold the following day and used right away. Soap is approximately 4 oz. with a 2” rubber duckie and overall measurements of 2.75” wide x 2.75” high.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Ages 5-12 years old with adult supervision.
Each participant will make their own creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure. Once the concoction has cooled slightly, we will add cosmetic grade glitter, colors, essential oil (optional), embed the astronaut and alien rubber duckie toys and decorate the tops with green soap curls, to make it look like grass. At the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade soap home, it can be removed from the mold the following day and used right away. Soap is approximately 4 oz. with a 2” rubber duckie and overall measurements of 2.75” wide x 2.75” high.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Ages 5-12 years old with adult supervision.
Explore the joy and freedom of watercolor by painting your own original night sky. Everyone will create, and take home, two 7 x 11 watercolors. A mat will be also be provided so you can frame your masterpiece. Beginners welcome!
This program is primarily for adults, but teens may leave contact information at the circulation desk 413-568-7833 or email Sandy-srecords@westath.org if they wish to be put on a waiting list.
Explore the joy and freedom of watercolor by painting your own original night sky. Everyone will create, and take home, two 7 x 11 watercolors. A mat will be also be provided so you can frame your masterpiece. Beginners welcome!
This program is primarily for adults, but teens may leave contact information at the circulation desk 413-568-7833 or email Sandy-srecords@westath.org if they wish to be put on a waiting list.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
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 2 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 2 and up.
***Please note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult***
Registration is NOT required.
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 is required and space is limited.
You must register for each session!!!
ages 8-12
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 is required and space is limited.
You must register for each session!!!
ages 8-12
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Come learn channel your inner galactic warrior with the Mastermind Resistance Fighters. Learn to use a Stun Saber, enjoy Force Dueling and the Jedi Dodge Ball and find the strength deep inside of you to fight the forces of evil!
Mastermind Adventures requires all parents and guardians to sign a waiver for their child to participate. The waiver is available at the desk in Children's Roomif you wish to review and sign it before the event. If you do not sign the waiver, your child will not be able to participate in the program.
For ages 7-11
Registration required
Come learn channel your inner galactic warrior with the Mastermind Resistance Fighters. Learn to use a Stun Saber, enjoy Force Dueling and the Jedi Dodge Ball and find the strength deep inside of you to fight the forces of evil!
Mastermind Adventures requires all parents and guardians to sign a waiver for their child to participate. The waiver is available at the desk in Children's Roomif you wish to review and sign it before the event. If you do not sign the waiver, your child will not be able to participate in the program.
For ages 7-11
Registration required
Come live the adventure this summer with our Hunger Games inspired Living Literature program! Practice archery, melee and ranged combat skilss as you train as a Tribute to represent your District. Will you be prepared for the fight of a life time?
Mastermind Adventures requires all parents and guardians to sign a waiver for their child (anyone under 18) to participate. The waiver is available at the desk in Children's Room if you wish to review and sign it before the event. If you do not sign the waiver, your child will not be able to participate in the program.
For ages 12-18
Registration required
Come live the adventure this summer with our Hunger Games inspired Living Literature program! Practice archery, melee and ranged combat skilss as you train as a Tribute to represent your District. Will you be prepared for the fight of a life time?
Mastermind Adventures requires all parents and guardians to sign a waiver for their child (anyone under 18) to participate. The waiver is available at the desk in Children's Room if you wish to review and sign it before the event. If you do not sign the waiver, your child will not be able to participate in the program.
For ages 12-18
Registration required
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
July 29, Zathura(2005), rated PG, 101 minutes
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
July 29, Zathura(2005), rated PG, 101 minutes
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
Come play with all our robots, like Sphero, Ozobot, and more! All materials will be provided.
Location: Teen Loft
Come play with all our robots, like Sphero, Ozobot, and more! All materials will be provided.
Location: Teen Loft
Children ages 2 - 7 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everyone will go home tired!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Children ages 2 - 7 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everyone will go home tired!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Reach for the stars and create a hair style that's out of this world and come in to the library today to receive an extra raffle ticket.
Reach for the stars and create a hair style that's out of this world and come in to the library today to receive an extra raffle ticket.
Join us to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We'll make Harry Potter inspired crafts, play games, and discuss our favorite moments from the books and movies.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
Join us to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We'll make Harry Potter inspired crafts, play games, and discuss our favorite moments from the books and movies.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
The public is invited to come give input on the direction of the Westfield Athenaeum
The public is invited to come give input on the direction of the Westfield Athenaeum
Join us as we discuss and do activities based on the book Clyde by Jim Benton. This book is a graphic novel.
When Clyde the bear decides to ditch his safe and peaceful life in Cubville and head off for the mean streets of Grizzly City, he learns, with the help of a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly, the Bad Life isn’t always so great, and there’s something to be said for helping your friends and family even though that really does kind of stink a little.
The first 8 students to register get a Free copy of the book to keep.
Please pick up your copy of the book beginning July 22nd so that you will have it read by the book discussion.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Students entering grades 4&5.
Join us as we discuss and do activities based on the book Clyde by Jim Benton. This book is a graphic novel.
When Clyde the bear decides to ditch his safe and peaceful life in Cubville and head off for the mean streets of Grizzly City, he learns, with the help of a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly, the Bad Life isn’t always so great, and there’s something to be said for helping your friends and family even though that really does kind of stink a little.
The first 8 students to register get a Free copy of the book to keep.
Please pick up your copy of the book beginning July 22nd so that you will have it read by the book discussion.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Students entering grades 4&5.
You'll put together clues, locks, and decorations to create the ultimate all ages escape room. When you have finished designing the escape room, you'll put it on for all members of Westfield to escape!
This group will meet twice a month to work on all elements of creating an escape room. The finished escape room will be presented in late August.
Registration required for each session.
For students going into grades 5-12
This is great way for students to earn volunteer credit over the summer!
You'll put together clues, locks, and decorations to create the ultimate all ages escape room. When you have finished designing the escape room, you'll put it on for all members of Westfield to escape!
This group will meet twice a month to work on all elements of creating an escape room. The finished escape room will be presented in late August.
Registration required for each session.
For students going into grades 5-12
This is great way for students to earn volunteer credit over the summer!
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Calling Jedi Trainees from throughout the galaxy. Test your abilities to master ten Star Wars challenges, to become a Force-Fighting Jedi Knight!
Recruits will master wielding light sabers, create death stars, conquer storm troopers in math and much more.
Ages 4 and up. Registration is required and space is limited.
Calling Jedi Trainees from throughout the galaxy. Test your abilities to master ten Star Wars challenges, to become a Force-Fighting Jedi Knight!
Recruits will master wielding light sabers, create death stars, conquer storm troopers in math and much more.
Ages 4 and up. Registration is required and space is limited.
Come to the Teen Loft for an afternoon of video games. There'll be a rotation of game consoles and games.
For grades 5-12
Location: Teen Loft
Come to the Teen Loft for an afternoon of video games. There'll be a rotation of game consoles and games.
For grades 5-12
Location: Teen Loft
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Join us for a movie that's out of this world each Monday afternoon beginning July 1- August 5th.
August 5, Rocketman (1997), rated PG, 94 minutes
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
No registration is necessary
Learn how to make your own stop motion movies. Using the Westfield Athenaeum's tablets, you'll make a movie using mini-figures, clay, or paper. All materials will be provided.
For students going into grades 5-12
Registration required, space is limited!
Learn how to make your own stop motion movies. Using the Westfield Athenaeum's tablets, you'll make a movie using mini-figures, clay, or paper. All materials will be provided.
For students going into grades 5-12
Registration required, space is limited!
Join us for an out of this world fingernail decorating program.
We will have a quest presentor as a special surprise!
This program is open to students ages 8-12 years old.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Join us for an out of this world fingernail decorating program.
We will have a quest presentor as a special surprise!
This program is open to students ages 8-12 years old.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
Drop in to the Children's Library for a different craft each week!
The craft will be available until supplies run out
Join us for a special event from Mad Science of Western New England! Learn about asteroids and recreate the impact craters asteroids have made on our moon. Watch as we create a “kitchen” comet with DRY ICE and simulate an asteroid burn out as it hits the atmosphere.
Registration is required and space is limited.
For ages 4-12 years old.
This program is sponsored by a grant received from the Shurtleff Foundation.
Join us for a special event from Mad Science of Western New England! Learn about asteroids and recreate the impact craters asteroids have made on our moon. Watch as we create a “kitchen” comet with DRY ICE and simulate an asteroid burn out as it hits the atmosphere.
Registration is required and space is limited.
For ages 4-12 years old.
This program is sponsored by a grant received from the Shurtleff Foundation.
Trippy cosmic joyride with an earthling (Martin Freeman) and an alien (Mos Def). Adapted from the Douglas Adams sci-fi tales.
Trippy cosmic joyride with an earthling (Martin Freeman) and an alien (Mos Def). Adapted from the Douglas Adams sci-fi tales.
Trippy cosmic joyride with an earthling (Martin Freeman) and an alien (Mos Def). Adapted from the Douglas Adams sci-fi tales.
Trippy cosmic joyride with an earthling (Martin Freeman) and an alien (Mos Def). Adapted from the Douglas Adams sci-fi tales.
Come to the library for an amazing program decorating your own telescope!
All materials are provided and the program is free.
Students entering grades 2-4 are welcome to register.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Come to the library for an amazing program decorating your own telescope!
All materials are provided and the program is free.
Students entering grades 2-4 are welcome to register.
Space is limited and registration is required.
For students entering grades 5-12.
Do you ever write stories that are all plot and character, but you kind of forget the world building? I do! Join me for a class where I teach you all the tricks I use to create rich and detailed worlds for your characters to live in, whether they be real or imagined. All genres and writing abilities will be welcome. Sharing your work will not be required, so you can come and have fun without any pressure.
Please bring a notebook and writing utensils. Laptops will not be permitted unless discussed in advance. Please contact Gretchen (me!) with any questions.
For students entering grades 5-12.
Do you ever write stories that are all plot and character, but you kind of forget the world building? I do! Join me for a class where I teach you all the tricks I use to create rich and detailed worlds for your characters to live in, whether they be real or imagined. All genres and writing abilities will be welcome. Sharing your work will not be required, so you can come and have fun without any pressure.
Please bring a notebook and writing utensils. Laptops will not be permitted unless discussed in advance. Please contact Gretchen (me!) with any questions.
What happened to the Soviet Union during the space race? Why was the U.S. able to pull ahead despite their early lead? With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this year, join us to hear the other side of the story as we look at how secrecy and paranoia impacted the Soviet rocket program. Presented by Tianna Darling.
What happened to the Soviet Union during the space race? Why was the U.S. able to pull ahead despite their early lead? With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this year, join us to hear the other side of the story as we look at how secrecy and paranoia impacted the Soviet rocket program. Presented by Tianna Darling.
Join us as we read a book together and do activities based on the book.
The first 10 students to register receive a FREE copy of the book to keep.
This program is for students going into 1st and 2nd grade.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us as we read a book together and do activities based on the book.
The first 10 students to register receive a FREE copy of the book to keep.
This program is for students going into 1st and 2nd grade.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE.
You'll put together clues, locks, and decorations to create the ultimate all ages escape room. When you have finished designing the escape room, you'll put it on for all members of Westfield to escape!
This group will meet twice a month to work on all elements of creating an escape room. The finished escape room will be presented in late August.
Registration required for each session.
For students going into grades 5-12
This is great way for students to earn volunteer credit over the summer!
You'll put together clues, locks, and decorations to create the ultimate all ages escape room. When you have finished designing the escape room, you'll put it on for all members of Westfield to escape!
This group will meet twice a month to work on all elements of creating an escape room. The finished escape room will be presented in late August.
Registration required for each session.
For students going into grades 5-12
This is great way for students to earn volunteer credit over the summer!
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading by making your own t-shirt! You can tie-dye, use puff paints, use iron-ons, and more. There will be pizza! All materials will be provided.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading by making your own t-shirt! You can tie-dye, use puff paints, use iron-ons, and more. There will be pizza! All materials will be provided.
For grades 5-12
Registration Required
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Details TBD
open to ages 13 and up
Join us as we read a book together and do activities based on the book.
The first 10 students to register receive a FREE copy of the book to keep.
This program is for students going into grade 3.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE.
Join us as we read a book together and do activities based on the book.
The first 10 students to register receive a FREE copy of the book to keep.
This program is for students going into grade 3.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE.
Driving Miss Norma by Tim Bauerschmidt
Copies in various formats will be available at the circulation desk or through CWMARS.
Driving Miss Norma by Tim Bauerschmidt
Copies in various formats will be available at the circulation desk or through CWMARS.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Come to the Teen Loft for an afternoon of video games. There'll be a rotation of game consoles and games.
For grades 5-12
Location: Teen Loft
Come to the Teen Loft for an afternoon of video games. There'll be a rotation of game consoles and games.
For grades 5-12
Location: Teen Loft
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Children ages birth through 5 years are invited to join us for an exciting story time with a craft.
There will also be time for children to play and adults to visit with each other.
Space is limited and you must register for each individual session.
This program is sponsored by the Westfield Community Partnership CFCE Grant.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and space is limited.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE
Join us for a fun story time with songs, activities and a craft.
Ages 2-5.
Registration is required and space is limited.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Children ages 2 - 7 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everyone will go home tired!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Children ages 2 - 7 years old are invited to come to the library in their pajamas and listen to some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Everyone will go home tired!
Registration is required and space is limited.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The Library is closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August.
We will reopen on Saturdays beginning September 7, 2019
The library is closed all day September 2, 2019
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:30 am
The library is closed all day September 2, 2019
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:30 am
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
From the book: "Savoring Riviera Delle Palme! What are the odds than an American couple with no Italian DNA and very basic language skills would find happiness in a slighltly faded Italian beach resort? Very good! This is not so much a Panglossian tale, but one of serendipity, savoring genuine friendship, character and craft. Over fifty years, could a small region regain its allure? Certo!"
Author Alan R Fridkin has lived in Westfield over 40 years. He is a Captain, USN Retired and a citizen of the world. He lives part time in Italy.
From the book: "Savoring Riviera Delle Palme! What are the odds than an American couple with no Italian DNA and very basic language skills would find happiness in a slighltly faded Italian beach resort? Very good! This is not so much a Panglossian tale, but one of serendipity, savoring genuine friendship, character and craft. Over fifty years, could a small region regain its allure? Certo!"
Author Alan R Fridkin has lived in Westfield over 40 years. He is a Captain, USN Retired and a citizen of the world. He lives part time in Italy.
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
Thrive, a program of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, will serve to strengthen the financial capacity of community college students and area residents by promoting, supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a one-stop center offering financial literacy and coaching, workforce development referrals, and public benefit screening and enrollment assistance.
Thrive offers an array of free services that help users overcome financial difficulties through a progressive assisted learning process.
Free AND Confidential Services AT ThRIVE Include:
Individual financial coaching sessions which include:
training on household budgeting
reviewing credit reports
building credit
credit repair
addressing debt issues
banking relationships
building assets
and more
Tax preparation during tax season
Benefits screening and enrollment assistance
Links to workforce development training
Referrals to community resources
