Lenox Library Association Announces 30th Annual Book Sale

LENOX, Mass – The Lenox Library Association invites the community to its annual two-day book sale on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday Oct. 12, at the Lenox Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The sale will offer more than 8,000 books in 30 categories; all donated from area homes and most in like-new condition. A Special Interest section features collectors' items, including limited editions, signed and first editions, and books from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Admission to the sale is free from noon to 5 PM on Saturday and all-day Sunday. A special preview of the collection is available on Saturday from 9 AM to noon for a $10 donation, with distribution of numbers starting at 8 AM.

The annual book sale, in its 30 year, is a highlight in the town's calendar and is one of the Lenox Library Association's primary fundraisers. Staffed and organized by dedicated volunteers throughout the year, all proceeds from the book sale benefit the Lenox Library Association's support for the library's programs, collections, and resources.

"Our popular annual book sale has grown over three decades into a treasured Lenox tradition. We are grateful for our community support, and especially for our volunteers who sort through thousands of book donations all year long to create a wonderful 'treasure hunt' of gems," said Edward Richter, President, Lenox Library Association Board of Trustee

There will be a wide selection of fiction, history, art, biography, timely non-fiction, local interest, children's books, and much more. The sale will also include music CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.

Eco-friendly reusable tote bags with the Lenox Library Association logo will be available for purchase. Shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free bag.

This year's event is sponsored by the Lenox office of Apella Wealth.

For more book sale event information, contact Nancy Cohen at nancycohen1112@gmail.com or go to https://lenoxlib.org/support/book-sale/

Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. 

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Robin's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant.