Adams Free Library: Children's Book Sale, Holiday Storytime

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Friends of the Adams Free Library announced a family, holiday event that entails a Children's Book Sale, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and themed crafts to make. 
 
The event is open to all ages.
 
Mrs. Claus will read holiday classics in the G.A.R. Memorial Hall of the Adams Free Library. Two Storytimes will be available for attendees, one at 6:15 pm and the other at 6:45 pm. The Children's Book Sale will be in the Annex from 6:00-7:30 pm, and the Friends of the Adams Free Library will offer free gift wrapping for purchased books. 
 
Additionally, the Children's Librarian, Emily Brannan, will provide holiday crafts in the Annex that are fun for the entire family.
 
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Adams Free Library, and families are encouraged to participate in themed attire. No registration is required. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. 
 
Library events are free and open to the public. 
 
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. 
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Adams Police Respond to Swatting on Summer Street

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Several agencies responded to Summer Street on Friday morning for a reported homicide but soon discovered they had been swatted. 
 
The call came into the Police Department at 4:20 a.m., reporting that there had been a homicide at an address on Summer Street. The department has not released the address. 
 
"An investigation was conducted and contact was made with the parties who resided in the home, and it was determined to be a fake report," Cpl. Joshua Baker said. 
 
No injuries occurred during the incident. Initially responding were patrol units from the Adams Police Department, followed by a mutual aid request for State Police of the Cheshire Barracks and the North Adams Police Department. 
 
Emergency medical services from Northern Berkshire EMS and tactical response from the Berkshire County Special Response Team also responded. The entire incident was cleared within a couple of hours. 
 
Baker was unable to confirm if the investigation is ongoing. 
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