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A SPECIAL SPRINGTIME STORKS STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR CAROL MUNRO
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m.

The Berkshire Athenaeum will host acclaimed children’s author Carol Munro for a special Springtime Storks storytime on Saturday, May 9. Based on a true story, Springtime Storks is an ode to the resilience, dedication, and love between two migratory birds, while also delivering an urgent message about conservation. When Katerina, a majestic white stork, is shot and left unable to fly, a man and his granddaughter rescue her while her devoted mate, Luka, stays by her side—until winter forces him to migrate alone. In spring he returns, and together they raise a new brood, overcoming Katerina’s injury with ingenuity and enduring devotion. Following the storytime, kids will have the chance to create their own stork hand puppets and learn more about storks and their remarkable migration patterns! ??This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/. Carol Munro is a children's book author originally from Connecticut, who migrated with her husband to Massachusetts, where they made a nest and raised their family. Her debut picture book, Springtime Storks was longlisted for the 2025 Massachusetts Book Awards. You can learn more about her at www.caroljoymunro.com.

FLORA AND THE JAZZERS STORYTIME AND DRAW ALONG WITH ASTRID SHECKELS
Lenox, 11 a.m.

Join us at Lenox Library for a special storytime and draw-along with acclaimed author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels! The event is focused on Astrid’s gorgeous new picture book, Flora and the Jazzers, a heartwarming tale of a determined young ferret who dreams of moving beyond her role as a scullery maid, and seeing her favorite band perform. A live drawing demonstration will follow the reading. Books will be available for purchase through The Mount’s Gift & Bookstore, and an author signing will follow the program. ??This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book and the Lenox Library. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/. *In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Lenox Library. Visit Astrid’s world at https://www.astridsheckels.com/

GREAT POLLINATOR COUNT STORYTIME & HUNT
Stockbridge, 11:45 a.m.

Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden for a storytime with children's author Susan Edwards Richmond. The event is focused on her new book "The Great Pollinator Count," which follows Mellie and her classmates as they explore the world of insect pollinators and discover the power of teamwork and community science.

Books will be available for purchase through the Garden Shop. This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit www.makidslitfest.org.

TUESDAY - MAY 12, 2026

A SICILIAN EVENING
New York, 5 to 7 p.m.
Event space Creative Legion in Hudson, N.Y., in partnership with Talbott & Arding, hosts an intimate evening with Fabrizia Lanza — author, educator, and director of the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School in Sicily. Bringing together film, conversation, and a taste of Sicily, the evening is rooted in a shared appreciation for food as culture, memory, and ritual. The evening concludes with a reception featuring Sicilian cheeses and accompaniments curated by Talbott & Arding, along with a book signing. Seats are limited. Tickets are $50 for non-members, $40 for members. More information and tickets here.

WEDNESDAY - MAY 13, 2026

BOOK READING BY AUTHOR SARAH SUTRO
North Adams, 6pm

Author Sarah Sutro will be giving a reading of her writing at Gallery North as well as poems touching on color, she will read from her book of essays, COLORS: Passages through Art, Asia and Nature, about the making of natural inks from plants in Asia. This is a free event hosted at Gallery North, 9 Eagle Street, North Adams, MA.

THURSDAY - MAY 28, 2026

NAPL: HOMETOWN HEROES IN THE CIVIL WAR
North Adams, 2 pm

isit the North Adams Public Library to meet author Dennis G. Pregent, as he discusses and shares readings from his latest book "Hometown Heroes in the Civil War." Held in the front parlor.

THURSDAY - JULY 09, 2026

BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM SUMMER BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 3 - 7 p.m.

Book Sale. This evening is for Friends Members Only. You may join at the door. Audiobooks, books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available for sale. Open to all. Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.

FRIDAY - JULY 10, 2026

SUMMER BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book Sale. Audiobooks, books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available for sale. Open to all. Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.

SATURDAY - JULY 11, 2026

SUMMER BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 10 a.m. to 3p.m.

Summer Book Sale. Final Day. Audiobooks, books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available for sale. Open to all. Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 29, 2026

LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Lenox, 9am

Explore one of the area’s biggest book sales, featuring 8,000 like-new books in over 30 categories at bargain prices, all donated from Berkshire homes. All proceeds from this event, the Lenox Library’s Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year, support the library’s programs, materials, and resources. This event is sponsored by the Lenox office of Apella Wealth.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 30, 2026