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Families

Contact Laurie Harrison in Youth Services: Tel. 413-528-2403×3, Email

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Resources for Families

Beanstack Reading Challenges

Reading challenges for children and teens, all year long. Beanstack is where you log reading, write reviews, & do activities for fun badges & exciting prizes!

Beanstack Book Lists

Beanstack reading lists for children.

GB Libraries "Cover to Cover" Newsletter

Here's the latest eNewsletter for families.

Facebook

Keep in touch using the GB Libraries' Facebook page.

Scholastic BookFLIX

BookFLIX creates more opportunities for early learners to discover the excitement and joy of reading.

Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables has a wide variety of Free Printable Worksheets for grade Pre-K through 8 that span over many different skills!

Online Pathfinder for Learning Resources

Sites that help children find what they need for school projects as well as pique their interest.

StoryWalk Padlet

Take a look at posts from families who have enjoyed our library StoryWalks!

New Arrivals for Families

Events & Classes for Families

Mason Library Free

Summer Reading: Find Your Voice!

Our fun-filled Summer Reading Program for 2022 (Jun 6 -- Aug 19). Click for more details.

Housatonic Community Center Free

Party in the Park

Visit Ramsdell Library at Party in the Park and Map Your Housatonic! Contribute to a community-created map of…

Mason Library Free

Local Children’s Author: Thais Harris

Meet Little Red’s author, Thais Harris (BCHN Holistic Nutritionist), for a storytime, special apple food demo, and book…

Mason Library Free

Call of the Wild: Youth Outdoor Skills

"The Call of the Wild" is a program for youth ages 7-13 that explores the nature around us.

Mason Library Free

Forest Park Zoo with Live Animals!

We welcome back The Forest Park Zoo & their animal ambassadors this summer! Their zookeeper will provide information…

Mason Library Free

Summer Animal Adventure Take-Home Kit

Animals have voices too! Take home an Animal Adventure kit that includes a Lego animal (you can create),…