Housatonic Philharmonic: Tuesday, November 10, 7 pm

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

Teen Rock Band Returns: Wednesday, October 28

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.

Teen Book Giveaway Week: October 19-24

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.

Tuesday, October 20: Author Barry Sternlieb

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

Thursday, October 22: Lecture by Bernard Drew

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On Thursday, October 22, Berkshire historian, author and columnist Bernard Drew will lecture on “Four Millionaires and Their Berkshire Mountains”, looking at the activities of David Dudley Field Jr. of Stockbridge (owner of Ice Glen and the northern face of Monument Mountain), William C. Whitney of Lenox/Washington (October Mountain), Fred Pearson of Great Barrington (Bear Mountain and Austerlitz Ridge) and Arthur D. Budd of Windsor (Judge’s Hill and Notchview). Program begins at 7 pm.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Family History Association.

Conte Community School Story Quilt on Display

Our Main Reading Room hosts the Conte Community School story quilt, a collaborative project of Conte 1st and 3rd graders. Using donated fabric from pants, shirts, pjs, etc. students created quilt squares based on Faith Ringgold’s book, Tar Beach. Guidance provided by Mrs D’Anniello, Art Teacher. Lovely quilt!

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Internet Service Unavailable: Wednesday, October 14

Athenaeum Internet Computers will not be available on Wednesday, October 14, to allow for a service upgrade. CWMARS Network staff will be onsite; and we expect that, following this procedure, the speed of our Internet computers will be noticeably improved. Wifi service will be unaffected.
Thank you for your patience.

Berkshire Health Van visits: Wednesday, October 7

The Berkshire Health Systems Community Outreach Van will be visiting the Athenaeum on Wednesday, October 7,  from 10 am – 2 pm., when it will be parked at the Wendell Avenue entrance.  Professional staff on the van offer free blood pressure screening and assistance with Massachusetts Health Insurance enrollment. No appointment is necessary.

Preschool Films Friday Mornings in the Childrens Library

Selection of movies for preschoolers offered each Friday Morning in our Childrens Library.  Program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Groups are welcome. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 29: The Life of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD

Actress Linda Gray Kelley portrays Elizabeth Blackwell in this fast-moving, riveting one-woman show. After being rejected by all the leading medical schools, Miss Blackwell was accepted by Geneva Medical College where she graduated first in her class in 1849, becoming the first woman doctor to graduate from medical school and the first woman doctor of medicine in the modern era.
Program is free and open to the public: Tuesday, September 29, 7 pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum in honor of Women in Medicine Month.