Kid's Dungeons & Dragons

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

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…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Zootopia 2

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB: Zootopia 2 Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4 12–2 pm | Auditorium Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the…

The Writing Studio

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

THE WRITING STUDIO Mondays, July 6, 20, & August 3 2–3 pm | Children’s Library Young writers are invited to join Library staff at a pop-up writing studio…

Plant a Seed Family Storytime (Copy)

Mon, Jul 6, 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,…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Detective Pikachu

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB: Detective Pikachu Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4 12–2 pm | Auditorium Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the…

Stuffie Sleepover

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

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…

Big Blue Blocks Party

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Families with youth of all ages are invited to play and explore with the Library’s Big Blue Blocks. Se invita a las familias con jóvenes de todas las edades a…

Lunchtime Movie Club: WALL-E

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB: WALL-E Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4 12–2 pm | Auditorium Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the Library!…

Arthropod Petting Zoo with Professor Bugman

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program! Learn, see, hear, touch,…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Inside Out

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB: Inside Out Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4 12–2 pm | Auditorium Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the…

Meet the Turtles with Berkshire County Turtle Rescue

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

MEET THE TURTLES WITH BERKSHIRE COUNTY TURTLE RESCUE Saturday, August 1 10:30–11:30 am | Auditorium Meet live rescued turtles with wildlife rehabilitator Tracy…

Short story contest submissions due today!

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

All submissions for the 48th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Children and the 29th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Young Adults…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Elio

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB: Elio Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4 12–2 pm | Auditorium Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the Library!…

Kid Karaoke

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Join Library staff for a fun and relaxed karaoke event. A list of songs to choose from and snacks will be provided! Best for ages 6-12. Únase al personal de la…

Summer Reading Read-In

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Join us for a day of reading before Summer Reading wraps up! Drop in, get cozy, read some books, and make some crafts! Pizza and snacks will be available at 12…

Summer reading Finale: Dinotastic Live Show! with Tumble Podcast for Kids

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Step into the prehistoric past and investigate one of the most pressing questions in dinosaur science: Did dinosaurs burp or fart? Featuring fossil…

August Book Club

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Berkshire Athenaeum · Pittsfield, MA

Join our monthly book club to discuss Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino. Copies of the book may be requested through the Adult Services Department. This event…