Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Great Barrington Libraries! All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Registration required where noted.
@Mason Brien Center Meeting
Mason Library
Tuesday, Jun 18, 3:00-4:00PM
The Brien Center provides mental health and substance abuse services to all segments of the Berkshire County population in Western Massachusetts. They serve over 10,000 clients annually, more than 500 whom are chronically mentally ill. The largest percentage of their outp
atient services is for treatment of individuals who suffer from anxiety and depression. Over 4,000 of their clients are children. The Brien Center is the primary mental health and substance abuse provider for the region and is the sole provider for the uninsured and the under-insured; they believe that health care is a right and not a privilege. For more information, please visit http://www.briencenter.org/
@Mason Fiction Lover’s Book Club
Mason Library
Tuesday, Jun 18, 5:30-7:00 PM
Tired of reading alone? Join a book club for fiction lovers! For June we're reading The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa.
@Mason Young Children’s Story Time
Mason Library
Wednesday, Jun 19, 10:15-11:00AM
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary.
@Mason Family Cirkus
Mason Library
Wednesday, Jun 19, 4:45-6:45PM
Bring your original theatrical ideas and creativity to write and star in your own play. Give the uadience something new - you! Contact Hildegarde Freedman at 413-623-0216 for details.
@Ramsdell Sherlock "The Blind Banker"
Ramsdell Library
Wednesday, Jun 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us at Ramsdell for the first season of the BBC Series, Sherlock. Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called, Black Lotus.
@Ramsdell Handcrafters Anonymous
Ramsdell Library
Thursday, Jun 20, 4:00-5:00 PM
Bring whatever craft you are working on and share your creativity with the group - and see what cool projects other local crafters have got going as well! Questions? Contact Amanda at 528-2403 or amartinson@townofgb.org.
@Mason Summer Reading Program Kick Off!
Mason Library
Friday, Jun 21, 1:30-3:30pm
Come join the Summer Reading Program, "Dig Into Reading!" at Mason Library! Going through August 10th, it is for families with babies through children age 14. Read for pleasure and success next school year. Today register and enjoy workshops throughout the Children's Room and garden, like planting your own seedling or a potato chip tasting contest.
@Ramsdell Making Banners
Ramsdell Library
Saturday, Jun 22, 10:30-11:30 AM
Come join us in making banners and decorations for the Children's Garden!
@Mason The Dirt on Dirt Family Event
Mason Library
Saturday, Jun 22, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required, begins Jun 19.
Worms! Build your own worm farm, gummy worm vs. live worms, & worm races!
Good for ages 4 & up. Registration required.