Story Time

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Lenox, MA

Join Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice for a fun story time each week! We will sing songs, read books, and follow up with an open play time. For children ages 15…

Storytime with Stay & Play

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

Join us to hear a story and make a craft! Storytime: 10:30 to 11:30am Stay & Play: 11:30am to 12:30pm Kids and caregivers are invited to stay at the…

Tinker Tots

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · 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…

Brain Builders

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Great Barrington, MA

Ages 2 and up   Join us each week to explore, think, create, and play! Story time and outdoor play (weather permitting)!

CHP Play

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Great Barrington, MA

Join us for indoor playroom activities and a story!

Baby Circle

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Lenox, MA

Lenox Library is excited to offer a low key and judgement-free group for all families. Babies up to 15 months (actual or developmentally) and older…

Kid's Knit-Wits

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · 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

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · 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…

Toddler Play

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Great Barrington, MA

Indoor play: kitchen area, blocks, dolls, indoor slide, books and hands on fun!! Songs and story!  

Story Time

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Lenox, MA

Join Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice for a fun story time each week! We will sing songs, read books, and follow up with an open play time. For children ages 15…

Playroom Drop-In Hour

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Great Barrington, MA

Drop in for indoor play: kitchen area, blocks, dolls, puzzles, cars, indoor slide

Crafty Kids

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:00 PM · 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…

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · 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…

Take Home Crafts

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—5:00 PM · 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…

The Zionists

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Sponsored by Alyson & Richard Slutzky, and Larry Rosenthal, in memory of Bette Sue Rosenthal The Zionists: A Family Storm June 16-July 3 A prominent Jewish…

Storytime / Art Projects

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Cheshire, MA

Summer Reading program underway - this week’s storytime is for all ages and will include Roll-a-Picasso. Can’t come at this time? Roll-a-Picasso will be…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Zootopia 2

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · 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…

Lightning Bug Show for All Ages

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 8:30 PM—10:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Tuesday, June 30 8:30-10 pm Registration fee:  $15 for adults; $10 for children ($13.50 for HSV member adults; $9 for HSV member children) Join staff from…

Estate Sale

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Sponsored by Ed & Carla Slomin Estate Sale June 30-July 25 A grieving son confronts the pain of his loss and the impossible task of clearing his deceased…

SRP: Roll-a-Picasso

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Cheshire, MA

What will your drawing look like when you roll the dice? Roll-a-Picasso will be available all week, for use in-library or as a take-home project.

Literacy in the Park - Ray Crow Park

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · 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 (Copy)

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · 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,…

StoryTime at the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids!

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Lenox, MA

On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Detective Pikachu

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · 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 · 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…

Literacy in the Park - The Common

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · 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…

Back Porch Concert and Cookout: The Nields – July 11

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Back Porch Concert and Cookout Saturday, July 11 Bar opens and cookout begins at 5:30pm and serves all evening Concert begins at 6pm The Nields, a…

Playful Engineers Artful Mechanisms Workshop

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

In a 90-minute, STEAM-themed maker-skills workshop, Playful Engineers brings their traveling makerspace to The Mount, with all the materials and tools required…

Community Crochet Circle

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 3:30 PM—4:30 PM · Dalton, MA

Kids (8+) and community members are invited to our weekly group to learn how to crochet. Miss Linda will teach basic technique, or bring a project you need…

SRP: Bri's Balloons

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Cheshire, MA

Let’s learn how to twist balloons and make fun shapes! Balloons and pump included. Registration is REQUIRED as space is limited. Register online HERE (link…

Big Blue Blocks Party

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · 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…

Eagle Street Beach Party

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · North Adams, MA

We don’t need an ocean to have a beach! Visit North Adams more than 250,000 pounds of sand, donated by Specialty Minerals and delivered by the City of North…

Stories & Stretches

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to…

Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Line Lab

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of…

The Writing Studio

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · 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…

Lunchtime Movie Club: WALL-E

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · 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!…

Member Appreciation Night: Family + Dog Art Play at Drifting Studio

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Stockbridge, MA

Join BAC for a special night celebrating our Berkshire Art Center community! Thank YOU, our incredible members, for supporting BAC and being part of the…

Literacy in the Park - Kirvin Park

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · 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…

Arthropod Petting Zoo with Professor Bugman

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · 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,…

6th Annual Community Dog Show

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Stockbridge, MA

Join us for our 6th Annual Community Dog Show at the Stockbridge Library We invite you and your favorite pup to participate in several pawsome activities…

Community Dog Show at Stockbridge Library

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Stockbridge, MA

On July 25 at 11am to 1pm Stockbridge library is hosting their Annual Community Dog Show. Each year they roll out a red carpet on their front lawn for people…

Play the Poetry Relay

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Join The Mount’s youth education team for a fun and fast-paced poetry game responding to artwork from Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Inside Out

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · 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…

Literacy in the Park - Allen Heights

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · 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…

Short story contest submissions due today!

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · 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…

Celebrate the 200th Birthday of the Round Stone Barn – August 2

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Recognizing the 200th birthday of the iconic Round Stone Barn, the Village will celebrate with live music, special performances, food and beverages, discovery…

Make-and-Take Arts-and-Crafts!

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Kids of all ages are invited to explore their creativity with The Mount’s art educators. In each session, young artists will experiment with fun mixed-media…

Monsters! Aliens! Robots! Illustration Workshop with Matt McElligott

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Alien octopus arms! Mystical dragon wings! Retractable robot legs! Giant glowing green eyeballs! Mad scientists! This workshop with author and…

Lunchtime Movie Club: Elio

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · 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!…

National Night Out

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:30 PM · North Adams, MA

Join your local first responders at Noel Field for an evening of community building, fun, games, and food! It’s free!

Kid Karaoke

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:00 PM · 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…

Literacy in the Park - Tucker Park

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · 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…

SRP: Whalemobile

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Cheshire, MA

Get ready to step inside a life-sized inflatable humpback whale! The Whalemobile is coming to our library for an exciting, hands-on ocean adventure.…

Summer Reading Read-In

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · 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…

Downtown Celebration North Adams

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:00 PM · North Adams, MA

The heart of downtown is closed to all but pedestrian traffic. Groups, businesses and organizations distribute information, hold contests and giveaways, while…

Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Shape Shifters

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of…

Twilight Bat Watch with Mass Audubon

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Lenox, MA

As evening settles in, bats begin their nightly flight over open meadows. This family-friendly program begins with a short, welcoming introduction to bat…

Life Sized Candy Land

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Stockbridge, MA

Do you love candy? Do you love board games? This summer the Stockbridge Library is creating a life-sized Candy Land board game throughout the library for…

Tunes for Tots with Berkshire Music School

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lenox, MA

This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array…

Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Rainbow Flow

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of…

Movie Night for Adults

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:30 PM · Becket, MA

Movie starts at 7pm Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol) Older children,…

GATO6 featuring Suzi Stern

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Lenox, MA

Soak in the beauty of The Mount as soulful jazz drifts through the summer air. Our annual music series returns with Sounds of Summer, featuring an exciting…

Motorama

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Motorama is an annual event in North Adams that celebrates all types of vehicular engines! Main, Holden and Eagle Streets are closed down to all but pedestrian…

Musical readings of The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest and The Lion’s Whisker

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Join Rebecca Sheir, former host of Circle Round, for an exciting reading of The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest and The Lion’s Whisker, two…

Homeschool Day – September 17

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones! 

Rise Together

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:00 PM · Lenox, MA

Please join the Lenox Library, Lenox Community Center, and Elizabeth Freeman Center for a family-friendly Rise Together Lenox on Thursday, September 18, 2025!…

Box Car Derby and BBQ Cookoff

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Stay tuned for details about how to enroll your kiddo in the boxcar derby! Local community organizations and restaurants will be competing in the BBQ Cookoff!

Fall Foliage Dog Costume Parade

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Kick Off Fall Foliage Weekend with the return of the Dog Costume Parade! Bring your four-legged friends for a tail-wagging good time at our Annual Dog Parade!…

Mill Town Circus

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Step right up and experience the magic and nostalgia of a bygone era as Mill Town CIRCUS makes its debut on Noel Field, under the big top! Show Dates: Oct 2 -…

Fall Foliage Children's Parade + Fair

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Join the annual Fall Foliage Children’s Parade and Fair at Noel Field.

Fall Foliage Parade

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Since 1955, the Fall Foliage Parade takes place on the first Sunday of October and marches from the Ocean State Job Lot parking lot on Route 8 through downtown…

Pumpkin Extravaganza – Family Day at the Village: October 17

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Included in admission/free to members Celebrate Halloween AND all things pumpkin. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat through the Village, meet Valerian the…

nbCC's Annual Downtown Trick or Treat

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 4:30 PM—6:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Local businesses on and around Main Street will be giving out candy or have a fun activity! Look for the ghost in store-fronts for participating businesses.…

Mohawk Theater Haunted House

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Our Haunted Theatre themed Community Haunted House is in full swing, and we can't wait to welcome you for a night of spooky fun! Members of the community from…

Veterans Day Parade

Wed, Nov 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:45 AM · North Adams, MA

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM LINE OF MARCH 1. Police Cruiser 2. Color Guard: North Adams American Legion Community Color Guard North Adams Fire Department Color Guard…