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Today at 3pm! The unrivaled master of the macabre, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself, is conjured back from the sh...
10/23/2026

Today at 3pm! The unrivaled master of the macabre, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself, is conjured back from the shadows for a most extraordinary hour of enigma and dread. On this remarkable eve, let the mists of time part as the venerable actor, Mr. Campbell Harmon, weaves a tapestry in which Poe's very essence is entwined with his eerie tales and haunting history. Register now on our website, while there's still time... 🦇

THE WESTFIELD ATHENAEUM NEWSLETTER - IT'S FREE!!!!If you like knowing what programming is coming to the athenaeum you re...
10/21/2026

THE WESTFIELD ATHENAEUM NEWSLETTER - IT'S FREE!!!!

If you like knowing what programming is coming to the athenaeum you really need to register for the WEEKLY Newsletter.

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It's a Real Eye Opener for you and your friends - WOWBRARY!!!

10/21/2026

See what's new this week at the Westfield Athenaeum across all of our collections plus recent news & announcements:

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There are eight new bestsellers, two new movies, four new audiobooks, fifteen new children's books, and fourteen other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Witch," "Partita," and "Other Worlds Than These." The new movies this week are "Mandy" and "One Cut of the Dead [Blu-ray]."

Thank you to the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum for sponsoring Wowbrary!

Harry Houdini amazed the world with his seemingly impossible escapes. Yet beyond the spectacle, he was determined to exp...
10/19/2026

Harry Houdini amazed the world with his seemingly impossible escapes. Yet beyond the spectacle, he was determined to expose fraudulent mediums and discover whether genuine communication with the dead was possible. His quest became one of the most intriguing mysteries of his life.

Join magician and mentalist Greg Dwyer for a spellbinding journey into the history of Halloween, the fascinating world of legendary escape artist Harry Houdini, and his lifelong quest to uncover the truth about life after death.

The living will gather at 1230pm in the Lang Auditorium, and at precisely 126pm - the time of Houdini's death 100 years ago - we conclude the program with a Halloween séance!

Register on our website for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.

Will the past remain silent? Will the unexplained become a little less mysterious? Or will you leave with more questions than answers? 👻✨

You've seen it at Michaels, you've seen it all over social media, now come put your own spin on the viral ghost painting...
10/19/2026

You've seen it at Michaels, you've seen it all over social media, now come put your own spin on the viral ghost painting! We'll provide all the supplies to make your own spooky, spirited ghost painting based on the trending artwork. Crafternoon returns Monday, October 26th at 3pm. Registration is required and spots are limited.

October continues at the Ath with the unrivaled master of the macabre! None other than Edgar Allan Poe himself is conjur...
10/15/2026

October continues at the Ath with the unrivaled master of the macabre! None other than Edgar Allan Poe himself is conjured back from the shadows for a most extraordinary hour of enigma and dread. On this remarkable eve, let the mists of time part as the venerable actor, Mr. Campbell Harmon, weaves a tapestry in which Poe's very essence is entwined with his eerie tales and haunting history.

Register on our website! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.

10/14/2026

See what's new this week at the Westfield Athenaeum at:

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There are two new bestsellers, four new movies, and one other new book.

The new bestsellers this week are "Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5]" and "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." The new movies this week include "House," "Deep Red," and "Blood and Black Lace."

10/14/2026

See what's new this week at the Westfield Athenaeum across all of our collections plus recent news & announcements:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6201-452 ***

There are two new bestsellers, four new movies, and one other new book.

The new bestsellers this week are "Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5]" and "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." The new movies this week include "House," "Deep Red," and "Blood and Black Lace."

Thank you to the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum for sponsoring Wowbrary!

Halloween is the one day of the year when the veil between the known and the unknown seems just a little thinner. But wh...
10/13/2026

Halloween is the one day of the year when the veil between the known and the unknown seems just a little thinner. But what happens when the conversation turns to spirits, the afterlife, and a man who spent his life challenging the impossible? Join magician and mentalist Greg Dwyer for a spellbinding journey into the history of Halloween, the fascinating world of legendary escape artist Harry Houdini, and his lifelong quest to uncover the truth about life after death. ✨

The living will gather at 1230pm in the Lang Auditorium, and at precisely 126pm - the time of Houdini's death 100 years ago - we will conclude the program with a Halloween séance. Will the past remain silent? Will the unexplained become a little less mysterious? Or will you leave with more questions than answers?

Register on our website for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.

One legendary magician. One enduring mystery. One Halloween you won't forget... 🎃

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Westfield, MA
01085

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Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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