Welcome!

Welcome to the Westfield Athenaeum!

Our mission is to enrich the diverse community of Westfield by providing open access to educational, cultural, recreational and informational resources and programs.

Our staff is here to help you access our books, electronic resources, historical collections, and more. We also offer programming of all kinds for all ages. 

You are welcome to get a library card for the Westfield Athenaeum free of charge to use our physical and electronic collections. In order to get a library card, we just need to see a photo ID with a current address, or an ID and a piece of mail with your current address. We are a member of the CW/MARS library network, and can also accept library cards from any library in our consortium. Click here to find out more information about how to get a library card. Click here to get a CW MARS eCard. 

Our services include:

Archives & Local History

We have extensive local history and archival collections perfect for those interested in Westfield history and genealogy. Visit our local history page or archives page to learn more and start your research. 

Ask a Librarian

Want help with research or a recommendation for a good book? Unsure how to use our online resources or download an eBook to your tablet? Ask a librarian for help!

Collections

With your library card, you can borrow items from our collection of books, large print books, magazines, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, museum passes, puzzles and toys, and much more. You can also borrow and download digital books, audiobooks, and magazines on your own computer, tablet, or smartphone. If we do not own the item you would like, we can try to borrow it from other libraries in Massachusetts and beyond. Please contact us if you have questions about requesting, borrowing, or downloading library materials.

Events

The Athenaeum offers a variety of events for all ages. See our Calendar of Events for more information, or check out our Book Clubs or Classes pages for information about ongoing programming.

Homebound Delivery

The Athenaeum offers free delivery of library materials to homebound patrons who are Westfield residents. To learn more, please visit our Homebound Delivery page. 

Kids & Teens

We have spaces and collections for both children and teens, as well as a variety of fun and educational programming. Visit the Children’s Library to learn more about our offerings for children, or the Teen Library to learn more about things going on for teens at the Athenaeum. 

Museums and Exhibits

We are proud to host two museums, and a variety of smaller archival exhibits throughout the Athenaeum. The Jasper Rand Art Museum showcases rotating art collections on our main floor, while the Edwin Smith Historical Museum exhibits artifacts from Westfield’s history. To see more of what’s on display, click here. 

We hope you enjoy using the Westfield Athenaeum! Please contact us at reference@westath.org if you have any questions.