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LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB
Pittsfield, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB:

Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4

12–2 pm | Auditorium

Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the Library! Each week we will show a different movie on the big screen, and provide a craft and light snacks. See front of calendar for titles. Great for the whole family.

¡Trae tu almuerzo y relájate en la biblioteca! Cada semana proyectaremos una película diferente en la pantalla grande y ofreceremos manualidades y refrigerios ligeros. Consulta la portada del calendario para ver los títulos. Ideal para toda la familia.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.


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TINKER TWEENS
Pittsfield, 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM

Learn about the Library’s 3D printers and how to find and set up a print. Objects will not be printed at this program, but individual appointment slots are available. For ages 10–15.

Aprende sobre las impresoras 3D de la biblioteca y cómo encontrarlas y configurarlas para imprimir. En este programa no se imprimirán objetos, pero hay citas individuales disponibles. Para jóvenes de 10 a 15 años.

?For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.


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STOCKBRIDGE SINFONIA BENEFIT CONCERT: JOHN COME KISS ME NOW: FANTASIES FOR SOLO VIOLIN, WITH GERALD ELIAS
, 7:00 PM

A solo violin concert to benefit the Stockbridge Sinfonia’s Student Award Fund, generously offered by the talented violinist Gerald Elias. The evening opens with an introductory talk on musical fantasies as a prelude to an uninterrupted musical performance, followed by a reception and silent auction.

 

For more information, please visit www.stockbridgesinfonia.org or call either 413-822-1318 or 413-298-3137.  


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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Becket, 10-11 a.m.
A casual drop-in group at the Becket Athenaeum where parents/caregivers can connect, share, and feel supported, alongside movement, stories, and play for babies and toddlers. Coffee and tea for adults, snacks for kids provided. RSVP Appreciated. In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

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LEE LIBRARY: STORYTIME
Lee, 10:30 a.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for storytime and activities. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org


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LEE LIBRARY: ARTS & CRAFTS FOR ADULTS
Lee, 2:30 p.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee is starting a weekly arts & crafts program for adults. Join us Wednesdays at 2:30pm. There will be a new craft each week and all materials will be provided. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org


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KIDS KNIT WITS
Pittsfield, 4:00 PM

Are you interested in learning how to knit or crochet? Do you already know how to knit or crochet, and would love time to hang out with other crafters? Open to ages 8-12. Basic supplies will be provided, and staff will be available to teach.

¿Te interesa aprender a tejer o hacer crochet? ¿Ya sabes tejer o hacer crochet y te encantaría pasar tiempo con otros artesanos? Para niños de 8 a 12 años. Se proporcionarán materiales básicos y el personal estará disponible para enseñar.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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STUFFIE SLEEPOVER
Pittsfield, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Bring your stuffie to the Library for a special sleepover just for stuffed animals! Enjoy a storytime with books, music, and a craft. Then drop your stuffie off for a slumber party. Pick your stuffie starting at noon the following day, and hear about all the fun they had. Open to ages 2-12.

¡Trae tu peluche a la biblioteca para una pijamada especial solo para peluches! Disfruta de un rato de cuentos con libros, música y una manualidad. Luego, deja tu peluche para una fiesta de pijamas. Recógelo a partir del mediodía del día siguiente y escucha lo bien que lo pasó. Abierto a niños de 2 a 12 años.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

   

 


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LITERACY IN THE PARK: THE COMMON
Pittsfield, 10:30 AM

Join the Library, ParentChild+ and Pittsfield’s CFCE at city parks all summer long! Each week enjoy stories, crafts, activities, and take home a free book to build your at-home library, while supplies last. For ages 6 and under, siblings welcome.

June 25 – Durant Park

July 2 – Ray Crow Park

July 9 – The Common-100 First St. Pittsfield

July 16 – Deming Park

July 23 – Kirvin Park

July 30 – Allen Heights

August 6 – Tucker Park

August 13 – Durant Park

¡Únete a la Biblioteca, ParentChild+ y al CFCE de Pittsfield en los parques de la ciudad durante todo el verano! Cada semana disfruta de cuentos, manualidades y actividades, y llévate un libro gratis para crear tu biblioteca en casa, hasta agotar existencias. Para niños de 6 años o menos, se admiten hermanos.

 

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.


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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. 


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LEE LIBRARY: ARTS & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN
Lee, 3:30 p.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Thursdays at 3:30pm for Arts & Crafts. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org


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JAMES VAN DER ZEE: BLACK EXCELLENCE AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Stockbridge, 5:30 p.m.

$35 | $25 Members

Join Donna Van Der Zee and Russell Lord, NRM’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs for a gallery talk about the art and life of legendary American photographer James Van Der Zee (1886-1983). Born in Lenox, MA, Van Der Zee is best known for his nuanced and dignified portrayals of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance. A selection of Van Der Zee’s work, including early photographs of his family that he made as a child living in the Berkshires are included in the exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell.  Mrs. Van Der Zee and Russell Lord discuss the fascinating stories behind the photographs on view.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/james-van-der-zee-black-excellence-and-everyday-life/


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YIDSTOCK: THE FESTIVAL OF NEW YIDDISH MUSIC
Amherst, Noon - 8:45 p.m.

This four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture.

Learn more about this event and its livestream option here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=iberk&utm_campaign=yidstock2026


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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. 


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KID'S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Pittsfield, 2:30-4:00 PM

KID’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Fridays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, & 24

2:30–4 pm | Athenaeum Room

Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Kids will learn how to play over the course of this five week kid-friendly campaign. Space is limited. Please register by calling or visiting the Children’s Library. Open to ages 8–12.

¡Ven a aprender a jugar a Dungeons & Dragons! Los niños aprenderán a jugar durante esta campaña de cinco semanas, diseñada especialmente para ellos. El cupo es limitado. Inscríbete llamando o visitando la Biblioteca Infantil. Abierto a niños de 8 a 12 años.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.


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SPECIAL SATURDAY ARTSWALK
Pittsfield, 1 to 4 p.m.

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) at a special date and time: SATURDAY, July 11 from 1 to 4 pm.

Participating venues on SATURDAY, July 11 include Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records, O.U.R Resurge, Sanctum Gallery, Solarium Plant Shop, and the Soda Chef.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.


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NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

$20; separate from Museum Admission
These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided. 

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.  

Group size maximum of 24

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-16/


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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. 


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CRAFTY KIDS
Pittsfield, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM

Visit the Library for a drop-in craft program! Library staff will prepare a fun craft for kids of all ages to make and take home. Great for the whole family.

¡Visita la biblioteca y participa en nuestro taller de manualidades! El personal de la biblioteca preparará una manualidad divertida para que niños de todas las edades la realicen y se la lleven a casa. ¡Ideal para toda la familia!

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

 
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STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.


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TEENS4CHANGE COMMUNITY FIELD DAY
Vermont, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

UCS invites the community to a Community Field Day fundraiser hosted by and in support of Teens4Change (T4C), a peer-led program that empowers young people in Bennington County to make friends, build community connections, learn life skills, and participate in community service opportunities.

The Community Field Day will include:

-Carnival games

-Hotdog lunch

-Food

-Activities for kids

-Opportunities to support local teens!

Location: HOPE House, 1128 Monument Avenue, Bennington, VT 05201


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INDIGO COMEDY NIGHT WITH CATHY LADMAN
Great Barrington, 6 p.m.

Cathy Ladman’s relatable stand-up presents herself as the self-probing, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show” ten times and had her own “Dry Bar” special in 2024. She’s been on “The Late Late Show” five times, has had her own HBO “One Night Stand” comedy special, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. Her TV and film credits include: recurring roles on, “I’m Dying Up Here” and “Pretty Little Liars,” “Modern Family,” “Scandal,” “How to Get Away With Murder,” “NCIS: LA, Mad Men,” “Brothers and Sisters,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Caroline in the City”(recurring), “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Politically Incorrect,” “Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “The Aristocrats,” “White Oleander,” “What Planet Are You From?,” “My Fellow Americans,” and “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead.” Her solo show, “Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?” opened this past year.  

https://mahaiwe.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-cathy-ladman-i-have-no-one-to-blame-but-myself/2026-07-11/1/


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STRANGE FANCIES - STORIES OF HAUNTING AND GHOSTLY INSPIRATION AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 6 pm or 8 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes back to Arrowhead ghost tour guide Robert Oakes will offer a series of Strange Fancies presentations in which he will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org


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PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION AT VENTFORT HALL
Lenox, 7 pm

David Raby returns for another paranormal investigation of the historic Ventfort Hall.  Non-refundable tickets for this event are $45 per person with a reduced rate of $25 for ages 12 – 18 and 19-23 with student ID and are limited. Reservations are strongly encouraged as this event typically sells out. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit this link or call (413) 637-3206. 


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HELEN SUNG QUARTET AT MUSIC MOUNTAIN JULY 11TH
Connecticut, 7:00pm

Fresh off the release of her debut big band album Oracles (Sunnyside Records, June 2026) which pays tribute to the jazz legends who were her mentor-teachers, pianist and composer Helen Sung presents a special quartet version of the music. 


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AMERICAN STRING QUARTET & NINA BERNAT LIVE AT MUSIC MOUNTAIN JULY 12TH
Connecticut, 3 p.m.

American String Quartet & Nina Bernat, Double Bass

Franz Joseph HAYDN String Quartet in D Major, Opus 76/5

Claude DEBUSSY String Quartet in G Minor, Opus 10

Antonín DVO?ÁK String Quintet in G Major, Opus 77


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TAB BENOIT
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.

$35 – $55

Join us for an exhilarating evening as the legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit brings his high-energy Soul of the Swamp Tour 2026 to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft, boasting over 20 releases that showcase his unique artistry. 

 With iconic radio hits like “Nice and Warm” and “Cross the Line” from his 90s recordings, critics have often described Benoit’s voice as “Otis Redding-ish,” while his guitar playing is celebrated for its originality and distinctive style. In 2024, he made a triumphant return with his first recording in 13 years, “I Hear Thunder,” signaling that his best work is yet to come. 

https://mahaiwe.org/event/tab-benoit/


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PLANT A SEED FAMILY STORYTIME
Pittsfield, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Join library staff for a summer reading themed family storytime. We will read books, learn through play, and do activities that explore the themes of nature, gardening and planting the seeds of change. Best for children ages 3-9, siblings welcome.

Únase al personal de la biblioteca para una hora de cuentos familiar con temática de lectura de verano. Ideal para niños de 3 a 9 años; se admiten hermanos.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.


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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Becket, 10-11 a.m.
A casual drop-in group at the Becket Athenaeum where parents/caregivers can connect, share, and feel supported, alongside movement, stories, and play for babies and toddlers. Coffee and tea for adults, snacks for kids provided. RSVP Appreciated. In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

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TINKER TOTS
Pittsfield, 10:00 AM

Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield's CFCE! 

Each week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play, art, music, storytime, and sensory activities to encourage social, fine and gross motor, and pre-literacy skills. 

¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos, arte, música, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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