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All posts tagged "Westfield Athenaeum"
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2.0KWestfieldReturn of sword sparks ‘flurry of donations’ of historical items
WESTFIELD- The returning of the sword from the statue of Gen. William Shepard sparked an increase in phone calls to the Historical...
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6.8KWestfieldLibrarians plan Black History Month virtual events
WESTFIELD-Westfield Athenaeum staffers are gearing up for Black History Month with challenges, virtual displays, and a host of recommended reads by African...
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2.2KWestfieldOverwhelmed by clutter? Free workshop can offer solutions
WESTFIELD-A free virtual workshop is being offered Jan. 13 to assist those who wish to clear the clutter in their lives –...
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2.5KEducationLocal historian finds similarities between 1918 Flu and COVID-19 in Westfield
WESTFIELD- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is often compared to the 1918 H1N1 Spanish Influenza pandemic due to both diseases being in the...
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1.4KEntertainmentAthenaeum seeks uncreative types for ‘Bad Art’ contest
WESTFIELD – Art may be subjective, but the Westfield Athenaeum staff is looking for non-creative types for a Bad Art contest, and...
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1.6KAround TownWSU, Athenaeum team up for new ‘chat’ series
WESTFIELD-As the election season enters its final weeks, the Westfield Athenaeum and Westfield State University are teaming up for a new series...
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3.6KWestfieldFriends of the Athenaeum selling paper luminaries for pandemic friendly holiday display
WESTFIELD- While it may just be October, the pandemic is likely to cause the cancellation of many holiday events while the current...
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1.4KAround TownDigitized newspapers bring history to light
WESTFIELD-For history buffs and anyone curious about their ancestors, the Westfield Athenaeum recently completed digitizing Westfield newspapers from 1885 to 1923. “I...
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2.3KAround TownAthenaeum launches ‘Librarians Discuss’ virtual program
WESTFIELD-A new virtual “adventure” is underway this fall at the Westfield Athenaeum in response to input from patrons. On the first and...
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1.7KAround TownLearning ASL ‘opens up the world for all of us’
WESTFIELD-Theresa A. King encourages local residents to participate in an American Sign Language course next month, hosted by the Westfield Athenaeum. “American...
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1.7KAround Town‘Ultimate’ lecture on Red Sox slated
WESTFIELD-Sports journalist and author Martin Gitlin has “loved Boston” since a family trip in his youth included a visit to Fenway Park....
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2.0KAround TownNew service offerings continue at Athenaeum
WESTFIELD-More services are being resumed weekly at the Westfield Athenaeum, according to Director Kate Deviny. “The Westfield Athenaeum is open and offering...
