Free Halloween Event at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library is hosting a special Halloween event as a Sticker-Treat for local youth during Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7:30.

The first 48 children, ages 2-12 in costume, will be provided a free, aluminum water bottle. Participants will be directed to follow a path of paper pumpkins to five unique locations throughout the three stories of the library. At each location, participants will be greeted and provided with a selection of stickers to adorn their water bottle. All stickers are waterproof, and the bottle is dishwasher safe.

A special guest appearance from Susan B. Anthony, played be reenactor Muriel Dyas, will take place in the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall on the top floor of the library.

This special appearance and performance is in partnership with the Sussan B Anthony Birthplace Museum, Adams. The supply of aluminum water bottles was donated by Attorney Ed. St. John III, Adams.

Families and children are invited to participate in the Sticker-Treat at the Adams Free Library. No registration is required. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library.

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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.

The Adams community is known for rallying behind local people and organizations in times of need, and now Adams Turners is asking for that same support said Gail Burda, the group's financial secretary.

The boiler, referred to as "the Beast" by board members, is as old as the building itself, which was constructed in 1902. It started out burning coal, was later switched to oil and then to gas President Virginia Fuller said.

For several years, the nonprofit social club, a 501(c)7, has struggled with the aging system, with members periodically checking on it throughout the day during the winter to ensure it was still operating, she said.

Now, "the Beast" has reached the end of its life but the Adams Turners don't have the funding to replace it, prompting them to establish a GoFundMe.

At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,750 and members have donated more than $2,500 toward the $30,000 needed to secure an additional $25,000 grant and $25,000 loan from American Turners, the national organization under which the club operates.

The nonprofit hopes to hire a contractor to install a multi-zone hydronic system, a project estimated to cost $81,443. The work would include new heating systems for the apartment, bar area, gym and bowling alley, along with new baseboards, gas lines, permits and other necessary fittings.

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