The Pittsfield High School String Orchestra, directed by the renowned Alla Zernitskaya, returns to the Athenaeum for a holiday concert. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. Admission is free and open to the public.
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The BHS Community Van will be at the Wendell Avenue entrance to the Athenaeum on Wednesday, December 2, 10 am – 2 pm. Professional staff on the van offer free Blood Pressure Screenings and Health Insurance information. No appointment is necessary.
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November 30 is the last day to take advantage of Food for Fines: the Athenaeum will accept non-perishable food items in lieu of paying fines for overdue library materials. The Athenaeum is also accepting food donations generally. All the donated food will be turned over to the Rotary Club of Pittsfield as part of its annual collection for area food banks.
Collection boxes for donated food are located at the Adult Circulation Desk and at the Children’s Service Desk. When “paying” off a fine with a donated food item, alert a staff librarian before depositing the food into the collection boxes.
Food will be accepted not only for payment of overdue fines for items currently in circulation, but also for outstanding overdue fines from previous transactions. As always, the replacement costs for lost or damaged materials may not be resolved by donated food.
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New Fiction Bookshelves
The November lists of new fiction and new nonfiction books are now available at our website. Have a look!
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The Local History Department has mounted an exhibit of Berkshire County historical books that have been reprinted for use by today’s students and researchers. Many of these volumes had been out of print for decades before being republished by the Berkshire Family History Association. For the holiday season, copies of these books are available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Athenaeum. Available titles include: The History of Pittsfield by David Field ($15); A Guide to Berkshire County Cemeteries ($10); History of the Town of Washington by Crane & Thompson ($23.50); History of the Town of Lanesboro by Charles Palmer ($25); Catholic Pittsfield and Berkshire by Katherine Mullaney ($25); History of Lenox and Richmond by Charles Palmer ($7.50); The Western Boundary of Massachusetts: a study of Indian and Colonial History by Franklin L Pope ($7.50); History of West Stockbridge, 1774-1974 by Edna B Garnett ($12); Taking the High Road by Jane Phinney ($18). Also available are books by Bernard A Drew and other local authors.
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The Athenaeum’s United Way campaign committee offered a “Free Lunch” for library staff as a kickoff event for the Athenaeum campaign. Hot homemade soup and fresh grilled cheese sandwiches, made to order, were followed by home-baked pies, sold by the slice, with proceeds going to the UW campaign coffers. What a great way to start off our fundraising for a great cause!
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This Tuesday, November 10, the Housatonic Philharmonic plays old time, instrumental music from the rural American Folk Tradition: Andy Gordon on Banjo & Spoons; Tim Gray on Hammer Dulcimer & Pennywhistle; and Paul Rice on Fiddle. Come to enjoy Toe-Tapping Tunes from a simpler time. Performance begins at 7 pm in the Library Auditorium. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum
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Come Rock out on Guitar, Drums, Sing or just watch your friends. Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 – 8 pm.
For Teens ages 13 – 18. Free popcorn and soda. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
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The Athenaeum is observing Teen Read Week 2009 with a Book Give-away for Teens. Teens may choose a free book from the giveaway table in the Young Adults Department: paperbacks, popular titles, new and next to new. Limit 1 free book per teen.
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Barry Sternlieb, poet and publisher of Mad River Press, reads from his latest collection on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 pm in the Library Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum
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