Storytimes near Westfield Athenaeum

Whitney Study

Committee meeting

Lang Auditorium

Beginners are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. This program is made possible by the Sarah Gillett Services for the elderly.

Activity Room

Ages 0-5 Registration Required Join Miss Christina for Westfield CFCE summer playgroups! Children will enjoy 45 minutes of free play, sensory exploration, and process art, followed by songs and a story. Families can also connect, discuss child development, and get ideas for learning at home.

Committee Classroom

Whitney Study

Writers ages 12-18 are invited to a self-directed writing group. Set and accomplish goals, meet like-minded individuals, or simply enjoy a space to write! Please register so we know you are coming, walk ins are welcome!

Committee Classroom

Lang Auditorium

Gentle, supported poses and mindful breathing. All levels are welcome. No yoga experience required. BYO yoga mat, blocks, & water.

Activity Room, Committee Room

Registration required - For teens ages 12 Come get your decorating on! Compete for the "Most Creative" or "Best Design" title!

Reed Room

Come join a group of knitters as they create! Open to all

Lang Auditorium

Activity Room

Ages 8-12 Make a cute felt purse, an owl or a cat, that you don't even need to sew! All you need to do is cut out the pieces and glue. When you are done you will have a fun little purse for all your treasures.

Activity Room

Ages 4-8 Create beautiful suncatchers with recycled materials

Lang Auditorium

**This is NOT a program of the Westfield Athenaeum**

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. This is provided by the Tewksbury Public Library.** Ever wonder what happens after you click 'Apply'? You've sent the applications, waited for responses, and often heard nothing back. In this session, Kelli Hrivnak draws on her nearly two decades of recruiting experience to explain how hiring decisions are really made, what recruiters look for in their LinkedIn/resume scans, and the practical steps you can take to improve your results. Led by Kelli Hrivnak, the founder of Knak Digital, a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology, digital marketing, and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses. Kelli is a leader with over 15 years of experience in staffing and recruitment services. Throughout her career, she has partnered with a large variety of companies, from Fortune 500 corporations to start-ups. Her extensive background in the technology and marketing industry has provided her with valuable insights she looks forward to sharing with job seekers. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification, or at any time you need accessible documents.

Lang Auditorium

**This is not a program of the Westfield Athenaeum. For more information please email amwaller90@gmail.com**

Activity Room, Court St Lawn

This program is designed for children ages 5-12 and their families. Step into a world of color, motion, and magical transformation as we explore the brilliant lives of butterflies! These fluttering insects are masters of disguise, experts at sipping nectar, and famous for their incredible journey from crawling caterpillar to soaring adult. Join Mass Audubon educator Kelly Walbert to play a butterfly migration game, dress up to learn about butterfly adaptations, and create a beautiful butterfly craft to take home and enjoy.

Activity Room

For kids ages 5 and their guardians Kids bring their parents to Lego night for an evening of Lego building challenges to do together!

Lang Auditorium

Beginners are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. This program is made possible by the Sarah Gillett Services for the elderly.

Activity Room

Ages 0-5 Registration Required Join Miss Christina for Westfield CFCE summer playgroups! Children will enjoy 45 minutes of free play, sensory exploration, and process art, followed by songs and a story. Families can also connect, discuss child development, and get ideas for learning at home.

Whitney Study

Writers ages 12-18 are invited to a self-directed writing group. Set and accomplish goals, meet like-minded individuals, or simply enjoy a space to write! Please register so we know you are coming, walk ins are welcome!

Lang Auditorium

Gentle, supported poses and mindful breathing. All levels are welcome. No yoga experience required. BYO yoga mat, blocks, & water.

Whitney Study

Come join a group of knitters as they create! Open to all

Committee Classroom

Whitney Study

Writers group

Activity Room, Committee Room

For teens ages 12 Please register so we know you are coming, walk ins are welcome! We will be making: Key Chains Earrings Regular perler beads

Activity Room

Ages 4-7 Come one come all to the beautiful Story Garden! Hosted by the flower fairy Felix, we will read flower stories, and do a flower themed craft.

Whitney Study

Monthly Meeting

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Activity Room

Register so we know you are coming, walk ins welcome Not only did the American revolution take place on the battle field but on spinning wheels and looms! Come learn about this local fiber movement and try your hand at wool crafts that helped shaped American textile production. Available to all ages and includes hands on mini activities! - See drop spindle spinning in action and give it a go - Practice weaving on simple card looms - Make and take a sachet to keep you woolens fresh at home - Try carding wool and make a little ornament to bring home.

Boys and Girls Activity Room

*PLEASE SIGN UP so we can contact you in case storytime is canceled for the day. Walk ins welcome, but keep in mind we will not be able to inform you if the event is canceled. Join Felix for stories and songs. Ages 3-5