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Community Alphabet Book Project

Friends aged 3-8 and their Guardians are invited to join us in creating a one-of-a-kind Community Alphabet Book!…

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Ramsdell Knitting Group

Keep knitting at Ramsdell Public Library! We are now meeting every Tuesday at 4:00pm! Easier to remember, and…

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TAB: Teen Advisory Board

The Ramsdell Teen Advisory Board is looking for teens in middle and high school to volunteer their voices…

Mason Library Free

Free 1 on 1 Financial Consultation

Interested in getting financial help? Luke Delorme, CFP, of Tableaux Health has offered to give free, 1-on-1, 45…

Mason Library Free

Teen Time

Join us every week for a special activity tailored just for you. Whether it’s a creative challenge, a…

Mason Library Free

Read to or Visit a Therapy Dog!

Join us in the Children’s Room most Friday mornings at 11:30, to meet a therapy dog who will…

Mason Library Free

Open Mic Night

Join us for open mic night! Every third Friday you can come share your poetry, play unplugged music,…

Mason Library Free

Mammal Adaptations: Teeth vs. Food

Registration Required. Come face-to-skull with creatures big and small! See things such as real-life skulls, paw prints, and…

Ramsdell Library Free

The Escapists Book Club

Join us at Ramsdell for another non-traditional book group! This speculative fiction group will discuss fantasy, sci-fi and…

Mason Library Free

Youth Chess Club

Join our Youth Chess Club, and have fun! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come learn,…

Mason Library Free

Sheep at Mason

Sheep are coming to the library! Come meet these gentle visitors, learn fun facts about farm life, and…

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Teen Open Mic Night

Do you want to share your poetry, songwriting, music-playing, improv, or skits? Build a group of creative, constructive,…

Mason Library Free

Nature Club

Kids ages 6-10 and their grownups are invited to explore the wonders of nature through hands-on activities and…

Mason Library Free

Author Talk: Getting to Know You by Claudia Gold

Dr. Claudia Gold presents her book Getting to Know You, which is relevant not just for practitioners working…

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Ramsdell Library Crafting

Join us in the Art Room on the 4th Saturday of the month for some creative play! This…

Mason Library Free

OtherWords: Poetry Readings

4-6pm at Mason in the Main Reading Room, see dates below. This program is sponsored by the Friends…

Mason Library Free

Chicken-ologie 101

Cluck, Cluck! Join us for Chicken-ologie 101, a fun, hands-on program where kids ages 4–6 will explore the…

Mason Library Free

Chicken-ologie 102

Cluck, Cluck! Join us for Chicken-ologie 102, a fun, hands-on program where kids ages 7–9 will explore the…

Ramsdell Library Free

Ramsdell Readers

Join us at Ramsdell for the rejuvenated Ramsdell Readers book group! Rather than a traditional group where there’s…

Ramsdell Library Free

Monday Movie Night

Join us on the fourth Monday of the month for a free movie showing! A sweeping epic rooted…

Ramsdell Library Free

Teen Board Game Meetup

Grab your friends and head to Ramsdell to snack and check out our growing collection of board games.…

Mason Library Free

Classical Music Listening Party

The Great Barrington Libraries are excited to introduce a new database for our patrons: the Naxos Music Library.…

Ramsdell Library Free

Board Game Meetup

Join us at Ramsdell Library for an afternoon of board games! Bring your own or play some from…

Ramsdell Library Free

Ramsdell Writer’s Group

The Ramsdell Writer’s group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, with the next meeting on the 11th…