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Narrative

The Westfield Athenaeum offers classes in English Sign Language, Adult basic education, General Equivalency Diploma and Pre-General Equivalency Diploma; as well as computer classes including Word, Internet, and Electronic-mail.  The library also partners with the Westfield Family Support Network. Public computers are available.  We have large-type books, audio books and closed caption DVDs.

The children's library offers activities for children pre-school to teens - including story hours, play groups, book discussion groups, craft activities, movies and teen game times.  Children's librarian is Dan Paquette at 413-562-6158.

Homebound Service - You must be a Westfield resident who is temporarily or permanently confined to your home because of illness, disability or advanced age. For more information contact Joyce Peregrin, Public Services Librarian, at 413-568-7833.

Service Types

• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Information/Referral
• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Russian
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds