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Saturday June 8, 2013
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Every Child Ready to Read: Fun with Science & Math
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A series of early literacy workshops for families with children birth - age 5.
Why is early literacy so important? Because it helps children develop the skills they need for success later in school and beyond. These session will help parents help their children develop early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
All programming is FREE. To register, contact the Athenaeum Children's Library at (413) 499-9480 x203
Tuesday Evenings for Parents & Children: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 7: Fun with Letters
May 14: Fun with Words
June 4: Fun with Science & Math
June 25: Parent Workshop with separate programming for children
Saturday Mornings for Parents & Children: 10:30 - 11:30 am
April 6: Fun for Parents & Children
May 11: Fun with Letters
June 8: Fun with Science & Math
The workshops include activity sessions, information and lessons for parents to utilize with their children to help them understand how they can infuse literacy into their child's life from a young age.
Presented by Wee Read , the Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant and supported by Pittsfield Promise and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Funded by a Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, through the Pittsfield Public Schools.
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Location: Library Auditorium
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Berkshire Writers Room
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Berkshire Writers room presents four free workshops:
- Writing with Music
- Writing with Art
- Memoir Writing
- Publishing a Chapbook
Also visit our Authors' Table.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
About the Berkshire Writers Room
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Wednesday June 12, 2013
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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Digital Photography: Part 2
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Contact: Reference Department (413) 499-9480 ext 4 pittsref@cwmars.org
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Digital Photography:Getting Started & Getting Better. A Brown Bag Series
Bring your lunch: Beverages & dessert on us!
Part 2: Making the Most of Your Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera presented by Art Gordon
This program is part of: Boom! Next Chapter-A Programming Series offering information & ideas on pursuing a healthy, creative and productive retirement for the generation born 1946 - 1964.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire.
All programs take place at the Athenaeum, are free ….and you don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to attend!
No registration required.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
More Boom! programs
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Thursday June 13, 2013
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10:00 AM
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Play & Learn with Jenn!
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Contact: (413) 499-9480 ext 5
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For ages 1 1/2 - 5.
No registration required.
Come hear stories, sing songs and play some games!
This playgroup is cosponsored by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, at all times.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
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Location: Children's Library
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7:00 PM
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Food Glorious Food: Exploring the Exciting World of Food Blogs with Shelley Quezada
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Contact: Reference Department (413) 499-9480 ext 4 pittsref@cwmars.org
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Shelly Quezada, a consultant for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and adjunct professor at Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science,lifelong gardener and enthusiastic cook, will share some of her favorite food blogs and discuss how some have been turned into successful cookbooks.
This program is part of: Boom! Next Chapter-A Programming Series offering information & ideas on pursuing a healthy, creative and productive retirement for the generation born 1946 - 1964.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire.
All programs take place at the Athenaeum, are free ….and you don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to attend!
No registration required.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
More Boom! programs
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Saturday June 15, 2013
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2:00 PM
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Stephanie Abrams
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Meet Stephanie Abrams, radio personality and travel writer, as she introduces her new novel, Rumors at the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
About Stephanie Abrams
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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Digital Photography: Part 3
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Contact: Reference Department (413) 499-9480 ext 4 pittsref@cwmars.org
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Digital Photography:Getting Started & Getting Better. A Brown Bag Series
Bring your lunch: Beverages & dessert on us!
Part 3: What Do I Do with All of these Photos? presented by Mike Powers
This program is part of: Boom! Next Chapter-A Programming Series offering information & ideas on pursuing a healthy, creative and productive retirement for the generation born 1946 - 1964.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire.
All programs take place at the Athenaeum, are free ….and you don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to attend!
No registration required.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
More Boom! programs
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Thursday June 20, 2013
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10:00 AM
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Play & Learn with Jenn!
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Contact: (413) 499-9480 ext 5
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For ages 1 1/2 - 5.
No registration required.
Come hear stories, sing songs and play some games!
This playgroup is cosponsored by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, at all times.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
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Location: Children's Library
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Saturday June 22, 2013
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10:30 AM
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Playgroup with Jenn!
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Contact: (413) 499-9480 ext 5
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For ages 1 1/2 - 5.
No registration required.
Come play some games with Jenn!
This playgroup is cosponsored by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, at all times.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
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Location: Children's Library
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Tuesday June 25, 2013
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5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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Every Child Ready to Read: Parent Workshop & Program for Children
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A series of early literacy workshops for families with children birth - age 5.
Why is early literacy so important? Because it helps children develop the skills they need for success later in school and beyond. These session will help parents help their children develop early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
All programming is FREE. To register, contact the Athenaeum Children's Library at (413) 499-9480 x203
Tuesday Evenings for Parents & Children: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 7: Fun with Letters
May 14: Fun with Words
June 4: Fun with Science & Math
June 25: Parent Workshop with separate programming for children
Saturday Mornings for Parents & Children: 10:30 - 11:30 am
April 6: Fun for Parents & Children
May 11: Fun with Letters
June 8: Fun with Science & Math
The workshops include activity sessions, information and lessons for parents to utilize with their children to help them understand how they can infuse literacy into their child's life from a young age.
Presented by Wee Read , the Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant and supported by Pittsfield Promise and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Funded by a Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, through the Pittsfield Public Schools.
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Thursday June 27, 2013
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10:00 AM
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Play & Learn with Jenn!
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Contact: (413) 499-9480 ext 5
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For ages 1 1/2 - 5.
No registration required.
Come hear stories, sing songs and play some games!
This playgroup is cosponsored by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, at all times.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
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Location: Children's Library
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7:00 PM
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Edible Flowers
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Contact: Reference Department (413) 499-9480 ext 4 pittsref@cwmars.org
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A presenter from Stockbridge Herbs will be here to explore the use of edible flowers as a unique culinary addition to your meal.
This program is part of: Boom! Next Chapter-A Programming Series offering information & ideas on pursuing a healthy, creative and productive retirement for the generation born 1946 - 1964.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire.
All programs take place at the Athenaeum, are free ….and you don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to attend!
No registration required.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
More Boom! programs
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Location: Library Auditorium
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