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Tinker Tots

Tinker Tots

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield's CFCE!  Each week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in…

Kid's Knit-Wits

Kid's Knit-Wits

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

New name, same club! 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…

Teen Knit-Wits

Teen Knit-Wits

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of…

Teen RPG Club

Teen RPG Club

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library!…

Take Home Crafts

Take Home Crafts

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—5:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Stop by the Children’s Library after school to pick up a free take home craft kit! Each kit includes most of the supplies you will need, and instructions to…

Monday Mahjong Group

Monday Mahjong Group

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 12:30 PM—2:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium…

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

In partnership with Pittsfield’s CFCE, join library staff for a program of songs, rhymes, crafts, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to…

Technology Help Session with Illyana Billups

Technology Help Session with Illyana Billups

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Looking for quick help with your phone or other device? 📱💻 Visit the Berkshire Athenaeum on Monday, April 6 and get your technology questions answered by the…

Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Visit the Library for a drop-in craft program each month! Library staff will prepare a fun craft for kids of all ages to make and take home. ¡Visite la…

Independence Day | Library Closed

Independence Day | Library Closed

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day | Library Closed

Labor Day | Library Closed

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 9:00 AM—9:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

We will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day | Library Closed

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day | Library Closed

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The Library is closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Veterans Day | Library Closed

Veterans Day | Library Closed

Wed, Nov 11, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Eve | Early Closing

Thanksgiving Eve | Early Closing

Wed, Nov 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM—5:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The library closes at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve.

Thanksgiving Day | Library Closed

Thanksgiving Day | Library Closed

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Christmas | Library Closed

Christmas | Library Closed

Thu, Dec 24, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The Library is closed in observance of Christmas.

Christmas Day | Library Closed

Christmas Day | Library Closed

Fri, Dec 25, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The Library is closed in observance of Christmas.

Summer Book Sale

Summer Book Sale

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 3:00 PM—7:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Summer Book Sale begins Thursday, July, 9 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Thursday is for Friends members only. You may join at the…

Hot Takes Book Club

Hot Takes Book Club

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Share your hot literary takes at this new book club for ages 12–18. Bring your current read! The club will discuss what to read next at this first meeting.…

Introduction to Seed Saving

Introduction to Seed Saving

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. We’ll discuss how to identify mature seeds, how to…

Seed Saving Workshop

Seed Saving Workshop

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. We’ll discuss how to prepare and process mature…

Literacy in the Park - Durant Park

Literacy in the Park - Durant Park

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

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…

Plant a Seed Family Storytime

Plant a Seed Family Storytime

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

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,…

Literacy in the Park - Ray Crow Park

Literacy in the Park - Ray Crow Park

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

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…