WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The David and Joyce Milne Public Library was awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to host a Cultural Showcase this Spring.

 

Creative Experiences "offers grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities" (Mass Cultural Council). With the awarded funds of $5,000 and support from the Friends of the David and Joyce Milne Public Library, the Cultural Showcase will celebrate the cultural backgrounds represented in Williamstown and across Berkshire County. The goal is to create a welcoming space for connection and learning through food, art, language, music, storytelling, and cultural traditions.

 

The Cultural Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at the Milne Public Library located at 1095 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267. The showcase will feature more than 20 Berkshire organizations where attendees are encouraged to "Explore the world in a day" through food, music, dance, crafts, and more.