 Berkshire Athenaeum's 1,000 Books Before KindergartenThe Library will host a launch party on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, from 10:30 am to noon for families with children ages 0–5.  GET LOUD: A Celebration of Banned BooksA group of nine authors, performers, teachers, and local individuals will read aloud selections from books currently or previously banned in US libraries and schools.  Local Author Talk at Stamford LibraryThe program is open to the public. Wondoloski's talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period and light refreshments.  Author Talk with Debby ApplegateThis free program is part of "Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council."  Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira RosenHis book "Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes," is a 60 Minutes story on 60 Minutes itself from the late 1970s to the present day.  Lenox Library's Distinguished Lecture Series: 'The New Gilded Age'In his lecture, Morrison will address the ways in which the current society mirrors that of the late nineteenth century.  Talk on Frank Grant at the Williams BookstoreThe new 270-page book is by a Minnesota author named Richard Bogovich. Berkshire Libraries Fall CrawlThe following libraries will be participating: Adams, Becket, Cheshire, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Otis, Pittsfield, Richmond, Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, and Williamstown.  PHS Alumni Write Training Book on Terrorists in the Prison SystemCriminal justice consultant and local radio host Bill Sturgeon and scholar Francesca Spina combined their experience to research and present best practices in their training guide "Think Like a Terrorist to Combat Terrorism and Radicalization in Prison." Congressman Jamie Raskin to Speak at OLLI/BCC Lecture SeriesCongressman Jamie Raskin, author of "Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy," will be the guest speaker.  Local Author Will Discuss New Book at the Lenox LibraryThe event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of The Bookstore.  Lenox Library To Hold Historical Novel Discussion With AuthorThis program will be held in person as well as on Zoom |
