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THURSDAY - JULY 09, 2026

LITERACY IN THE PARK: THE COMMON
Pittsfield, 10:30 AM

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 build your at-home library, while supplies last. For ages 6 and under, siblings welcome.

June 25 – Durant Park

July 2 – Ray Crow Park

July 9 – The Common-100 First St. Pittsfield

July 16 – Deming Park

July 23 – Kirvin Park

July 30 – Allen Heights

August 6 – Tucker Park

August 13 – Durant Park

¡Únete a la Biblioteca, ParentChild+ y al CFCE de Pittsfield en los parques de la ciudad durante todo el verano! Cada semana disfruta de cuentos, manualidades y actividades, y llévate un libro gratis para crear tu biblioteca en casa, hasta agotar existencias. Para niños de 6 años o menos, se admiten hermanos.

 

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM SUMMER BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 3 - 7 p.m.

Book Sale. This evening is for Friends Members Only. You may join at the door.  Audiobooks, books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available for sale. Open to all. Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield. 

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LEE LIBRARY: ARTS & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN
Lee, 3:30 p.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Thursdays at 3:30pm for Arts & Crafts. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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JAMES VAN DER ZEE: BLACK EXCELLENCE AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Stockbridge, 5:30 p.m.

$35 | $25 Members

Join Donna Van Der Zee and Russell Lord, NRM’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs for a gallery talk about the art and life of legendary American photographer James Van Der Zee (1886-1983). Born in Lenox, MA, Van Der Zee is best known for his nuanced and dignified portrayals of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance. A selection of Van Der Zee’s work, including early photographs of his family that he made as a child living in the Berkshires are included in the exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell.  Mrs. Van Der Zee and Russell Lord discuss the fascinating stories behind the photographs on view.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/james-van-der-zee-black-excellence-and-everyday-life/

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YIDSTOCK: THE FESTIVAL OF NEW YIDDISH MUSIC
Amherst, Noon - 8:45 p.m.

This four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture.

Learn more about this event and its livestream option here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=iberk&utm_campaign=yidstock2026

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