Events & Programs
Summer Reading Programs
Did you know that Mason and Ramsdell are both running their own summer reading programs this year? That…
Ramsdell Knitting Group
Keep knitting at Ramsdell Public Library! We are now meeting every Tuesday at 4:00pm! Easier to remember, and…
Teen Open Mic Night
Do you want to share your poetry, songwriting, music-playing, improv, or skits? Build a group of creative, constructive,…
Teen Time
Join us every week for a special activity tailored just for you. Whether it’s a creative challenge, a…
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…
Exploratory Writing Workshops
Writers Collective of Canada believes that every person has innate creative genius—an authentic voice. It exists regardless of…
Classical Music Listening Party
The Great Barrington Libraries are excited to introduce a new database for our patrons: the Naxos Music Library.…
STEM Kids
We’ll be exploding with sticky, bubbly, and bright hands-on experiments for kids at Ramsdell every second Saturday. Watch…
Art Book Launch: M.M.M. by Ilona Pachler
On August 2, 2025, Minerva Projects and Ramsdell Library invite the public to the launch of M. M.…
Magnificent Circus Puppet Show
Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your…
OOBLECK
Ever heard of a non-Newtonian fluid? Come to Ramsdell and experiment with the bizarre properties of a substance…
Teen Drum Workshop
Are you new to the world of drumming, or experienced and looking for a drumming community? Join us…
Edna St. Vincent Millay and Steepletop: 100 Years Later
To continue the centennial celebration of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay’s purchase of the Steepletop property…
Ramsdell Writer’s Group
The Ramsdell Writer’s group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, with the next meeting on the 9th…
Balloons Galore
Join us to play with water balloons, paint with balloons, and have a balloon animal made by Balloon…
Plushie Sleepover
Bring a special plushie to the library, and let them sleep over for the night! Pick them up…
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…
Staged Play Reading of Livia: A Roman Tragedy by Paul David Young
An evil, corrupt, narcissistic emperor has seized the throne, and the late Roman Empire is in chaos. Livia longs…
OtherWords: Poetry Readings
4-6pm at Mason in the Main Reading Room, see dates below. This program is sponsored by the Friends…
The Escapists Book Club
Join us at Ramsdell for another non-traditional book group! This speculative fiction group will discuss fantasy, sci-fi and…
Summer Reading Wrap-up
Turn in the last of your minutes, pick up your summer reading gift bag, and celebrate a successful…
Tie-Dye
Join us and experiment with twisting, tying and dyeing. Bring your own items to tie dye or dye…
Author Talk: Birds of New England by Zach Adams
Birds have lured Zach Adams on adventures in varied ecosystems throughout New England, across the United States, and…
Ramsdell Library Crafting
Join us in the Art Room on the 4th Saturday of the month for some creative play! This…
Demystifying Decluttering & Moving with Emily Kloeblen
Interested to simplify your belongings to create space? Overwhelmed by the prospect of moving yourself or a loved…
Author Talk: The Abyss That Binds Us by Andrew Krahforst-Lang
The Abyss That Binds Us is an atmospheric slow burn horror story set on a ghastly pirate ship…
Ramsdell Readers
Join us at Ramsdell for the rejuvenated Ramsdell Readers book group! Rather than a traditional group where there’s…
Board Game Meetup
Join us at Ramsdell Library for an afternoon of board games! Bring your own or play some from…
Open Mic Night
Join us for open mic night! Every third Friday you can come share your poetry, play unplugged music,…
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…