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Monday November 2, 2009
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Saturday November 21, 2009
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Coats for Kids collection
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The Coats for Kids Foundation was established in January 2004 as a public, charitable foundation by Paul and Cheryl Darby of Alexandria, VA. with the mission “to ensure that every child who needs a winter coat receives a new one.”
Coats for Kids only distributes new winter coats; includes a pair of new gloves and a new winter hat; accepts requests for coats and delivers them all winter long—from October through the end of March.
If you have "gently used" coats, please consider dropping them in the Collection Box at the Adult Service desk.
The Athenaeum has partnered with our local Kiwanis club on this important cause. Thank you.
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Monday November 2, 2009
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Monday November 30, 2009
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Food for Fines Month
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Each year during the month of November, the Berkshire Athenaeum offers a modified fines amnesty: during this month the library will accept nonperishable food items in lieu of paying fines for overdue library materials. Food collected during the week will be donated to local food banks.
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Friday November 20, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Preschool Films
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Contact: (413) 499-9480 ext 5
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Danny and the Dinosaur
Frog goes to Dinner
Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Film programs are approximately 30 minutes long.
Groups are welcome.
No registration required.
Please remember: No food or drink allowed in the Library.
Children under 10 years old may not be left unattended in the Library.
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Saturday November 21, 2009
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Email [Computer Lab Class]
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Contact: Reference Services Department 413 499 9480 x202 pittsref@cwmars.org
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Participants will set up an email account, compose a message, learn basic functions. (Taught by Reference Librarian, Mary Ann)
Preregistration required. Sign up at the Reference Desk.
Our Computer Lab sessions are taught presuming attendees’ ability to type on a computer keyboard; use either a laptop touchpad or a mouse; and enter an address in the address bar of a browser. Those who do not have these skills are welcome to sign up for our sessions; however they may find they are unable to fully participate.
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Location: Computer Lab
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Chess for Kids
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Players (up to age 18) of all skill levels, are invited to drop by and play.
Event is free and open to the public.
About the Pittsfield Chess Club
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Location: Young Adult Library
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Wednesday November 25, 2009
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Library closes at 5 pm.
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About Thanksgiving
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Thursday November 26, 2009
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Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving
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About Thanksgiving
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
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10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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BHS Health Van visits
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The BHS Health Van visits the Berkshire Athenaeum, at the Wendell Avenue entrance. Free services include: Blood Pressure Screening and Health Insurance Information.
Sponsored by Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Stop in to learn your numbers!
About the BHS Van
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Location: Outside Wendell Avenue entrance.
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Thursday December 3, 2009
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7:00 PM
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Holiday Concert
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The Pittsfield High School String Orchestra, directed by the renowned Alla Zernitskaya, returns to the Athenaeum for a holiday concert.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Admission is free and open to the public.
[Join the Friends!]
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
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7:00 PM
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Amy Cotler
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Amy Cotler explains why we should eat locally, where to find local foods, and how to eat locally on a budget, as well as sharing recipes from her new cookbook, The Locavore Way.
Program is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
About Amy Cotler
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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1:00 PM
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Berkshire Music School
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The Berkshire Music School presents Berkshire Kinder Choirs and Bing's Strings
with a medley of winter music
Groups are welcome.
This special program is suggested for children ages 5 and up.
Please remember: No food or drink allowed in the Library.
Children under 10 years old may not be left unattended in the Library.
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About Berkshire Music School
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Location: Library Auditorium
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Wednesday December 16, 2009
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5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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Teen Rock Band
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For Teens 13 - 18
Come Rock out on Guitar, Drums, Sing or just watch your friends.
Free popcorn and soda.
No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Photos of our first Teen Rock Band Night
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Location: Library Auditorium
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