Summer Reading

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Summer is here, and so is Summer Reading at the Great Barrington Libraries! Adult Summer Reading for both libraries starts Monday, June 17th. Stop in at either Mason or Ramsdell or stay tuned here to see what we’ve got planned and how you can join in! Summer Reading for readers ages 1-14 kicks off at Mason on Friday, June 21st with a Dig Into Reading party from 1:30-3:30PM. Children’s Summer Reading at Ramsdell starts Wednesday, June 26th, with a kick-off pizza party from 5:30-7:00PM. Get your summer started right and come read with us!

What’s New at the Great Barrington Libraries

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SHERLOCK (TV series)

Ramsdell Library
Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-8:00 PM

Join us at Ramsdell for the first season of the BBC Series, Sherlock.  Dr. Watson returns to London and is need of a place to stay.  A friend introduces him to Sherlock Holmes, a consulting detective.  The two find themselves teaming up to solve a series of murders that are made to look like suicides.

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Playwrights Group meeting

Mason Library
Friday, June 21 5-6:45 PM

Join an informal group of local playwrights as they discuss their writing, difficulties and successes. The group meets twice monthly and walk-ins are welcome.

Dig Into Reading ~ starts Friday, Jun. 21, 1:30-3:30 pm at Mason Library

For families with babies through children age 14. Read for pleasure and success next school year.

Over 50 events (crafts, movies, workshops) planned, & tons of cool books to read. Register Friday to be aware of all our events that will happen at Ramsdell and Mason Libraries. (sign up can occur at any time)

Join us Friday at Mason Library for fun activities throughout the Children’s Room and garden, like planting your own seedling or a potato chip tasting contest. 1:30-3:30pm Friday June 21st