Lenox Library's Read for a Cause Program Combines Reading with Making a Difference

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LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library invites high school students, or those who are 13 to 17 years old, to a new program, Read for a Cause, which combines reading with making a difference in your community. 
 
The first meeting will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Lenox Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox. Registration is required. 
 
Participants will meet to discuss what types of community issues (e.g., food insecurity, climate change, mental health, child welfare, etc.) they would like to learn about, then read a book related to that topic. Books will be provided for free from the Library and available to keep. Copies will be available to pick up at a later date and participants will be notified when they are ready.
 
Participants then will have an opportunity to discuss the book as a group at the second meeting and learn from a local organization about their chosen topic. The group then will decide what the community service project will be and schedule a time to complete it. Please note that depending on the project, participants may be required to meet at a location other than the Library for this meeting.
 
Visit the Lenox Library youth department or email Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice at vjustice@lenoxlib.org to register. Future meeting days and times will be determined by the group; snacks will be provided.
 
Visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.
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Volunteer Fair at Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass, — Ventfort Hall, in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, announced its upcoming Community Volunteer Fair, taking place on Thursday, June 12, from 1pm-4pm at Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240. 
 
This event is free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore how they can get involved in community service. 
 
The Volunteer Fair will bring together a variety of local nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and service groups, all offering opportunities for attendees to engage with causes ranging from education and the arts to environmental stewardship and social support. Museum staff will also be present to share ways to get involved with programs, events, and behind-the-scenes activities at Ventfort Hall.
 
Nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers for the summer will be stationed throughout Ventfort Hall.
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