Great Barrington Libraries Programs

In the Community Room

Are you ready to blow the roof off of your silence?  If you opened your mouth to speak your truth, would you know what to say?  Join author, blogger, mother and artist Suzi Banks Baum for the Powder Keg Sessions writing workshops.

With Dr. Kristine Olsen of Vitality Chiropractice in Great BarringtonIn the Community RoomThis program is FREE and open to the public

In the History Room

In the COmmunity Room

Join us for a special first Friday of the month June 7th @ 6:00pm family movie, "The Empire Strikes Back"  PG | 2h 7min | Sci-fi, Adventure, ActionAfter the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training wi...read more

In the Community Room

In the History Room

In the Community Room

Are you ready to blow the roof off of your silence?  If you opened your mouth to speak your truth, would you know what to say?  Join author, blogger, mother and artist Suzi Banks Baum for the Powder Keg Sessions writing workshops.

In the History Room

In the Community Room

Out of this World Family Activity Saturdays are fun & active! Join us each week for a space themed craftGood for kids PreK-3rd grade

A themed concert and narrative covering six decades of American popular songs The child of a jazz guitarist, vocalist/flutist Sarah Clay sings in three languages and swings for the fences. Sarah has performed at jazz festivals and concert halls (including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall) ...read more

"to increase awareness of deathwith a view to helping peoplemake the most of their finite lives" Join us over cake & tea for an open endedgroup-led discussion on how we die.Potential topics include aging,mourning, alternative care plans,and community support.Hosted by Camille Roos...read more

Make a space themed I-Spy Bottle! Good for ages 5 & up

Welcome to the Universe of Authors where you can meet an author-illustrator and do a fun activity! Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City. She claim...read more

Out of this World Family Activity Saturdays are fun & active! Join us each week for a space themed craftGood for kids PreK-3rd grade

Join Moving Arts Exchange to learn some fun Lego-inspired movement & create a lego sculpture that you get to bring homeAges 5 & up, parents welcome

This month's selection: The Leavers by Lisa Ko

Building in Minecraft and building to benefit our community. 5-day program, 6/24-6/28. Hands on activities and walking field trips. Jenny Schwartz has offered this program here, as well as after school programs at both Berkshire Hills & Southern Berkshire school districts. Materials fee $20Grade...read more

This month's selection: Becoming by Michelle Obama

This month's selection is Lieberman's Folly by Stuart Kaminksy.In the History Room. 

In the History Room

Jungle Jim is famous for his balloon-making, superhero-training, Star-Wars-loving ways. In this awesome balloon magic program he’ll do it all, mixing in rocket propulsion science, the moon landing, Star Wars Jedi Training and a 6-foot galaxy explosion! Fun for the whole family!Brought to us in...read more

Come draw and listen!There will be plenty of paper and supplies, or bring your own!Free!

Join us for June's Family Movie "Wall-E"(click for commonsensemedia.com review)G | 1h 38min | Animation, Adventure, FamilyIn the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.

 Visit the Hokaheh Farm and see the baby goats!Saturday, June 29, 10:30-11:30amFor more information and to register please call Ramsdell Library @ (413) 274-3738FREE!  

Welcome to the Universe of Authors where you can meet an author-illustrator and do an activity! Meet local author-illustrators Marc and Eileen Rosenthal. Marc Rosenthal is an acclaimed designer and sequential artist, the author and illustrator of Phooey! (a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of...read more