It’s officially the dog days of summer and we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat. If you like solving puzzles and crimes, why not play the detective and read a thriller or a cozy mystery? Check out our list of favorites below and drop by the library to pick...
Looking for a fun project for yourself or your family? We’ve got you covered! Stop in and take a look at our handicrafts display, where you’ll see books on papercraft, pottery, pixelcraft, and more. And if you make something you love, please post it on social media...
When we think of reading the classics, often dusty tomes from the last two centuries come to mind. Yet there are many titles from the past few decades that have been so widely loved and read that they have become modern classics, earning their places on the shelves...
Summer is here! Whether you’re on the sand or on the couch, these beach reads will help you relax. Please note that if you find an author you like, you can look up more titles by that author or ask a librarian to help you. Happy reading and chillaxing! ...
Juneteenth, held on June 19th, is the oldest national celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Commemorate this important day in history with books, audiobooks, and e-books that reflect on the experiences, struggles, and...
In advance of their upcoming presentation The Benefits of Plant Based Eating with a Gourmet and a Grump (here at the Athenaeum, Thursday June 30, 6:30-8pm!) Jennifer and Andrea are excited to share a book list of cookbooks they’d personally recommend to you! In...
It’s officially Rainbow Book Month here at the Westfield Athenaeum! This month, libraries nationwide celebrate authors and writing about the lives, experiences, and art of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender,...
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, fruits are ripening… and it’s all thanks to the bees! Check out the buzz-y books below to dive into a honey-soaked world or learn how to keep your own happy hive. And if you want to learn more about backyard beekeeping, we are...
In May, we celebrate those Americans who originated in or trace their family history to Asia and the Pacific Islands. Here are some books written by AAPI authors! FICTION When I’m Gone, Look For Me in the East by Quan Barry America is Not the Heart by Elaine...
Did you know? April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, we have some books of poetry, as well as biographies of poets, on display in the Great Hall. Stop by to see what's available, or ask our librarians to find you something specific. We'd especially like to...
