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Making Gourmet Cupcakes:
Thursday, July 25, 7 pm
Make plans to join us at 7 pm on Thursday, July 25, when we'll learn about creating Gourmet Cupcakes. Hands on instruction in decorating cupcakes will be offered by Jane Lussier of the Dalton Restaurant. All supplies provided.
Space is limited. Registration is required and may be made by contacting the Reference Department at pittsref@cwmars.org or (413) 499-9480 ext 202 during regular library hours. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 3.
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire County . Funding for the Boom! Next Chapter project provided by an LSTA grant, a Federal source of library funding administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Digital Photography : a 3-part brown bag series:
Wednesday, June 5, 12 & 19, 12 noon - 1 pm 
So you have a digital camera — and maybe you’ve been meaning to really explore what your camera can do? Join us for a lunch hour series on Digital Photography: we’ll inspire you to move beyond the default settings with Getting Started & Getting Better: A brown bag series on Wednesday, June 5, 12 & 19.Bring your lunch: Beverages & dessert on us! Free & open to the public. Free and Open to the public. [More details]
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire County . Funding for the Boom! Next Chapter project provided by an LSTA grant, a Federal source of library funding administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Play & Learn with Jenn:
June 20, 22 & 27
At 10 am on Thursday, June 20; 10:30 am Saturday, June 22; and 10 am Thursday, June 27, Jenn will be visiting Come with stories, songs and games to play! For ages 1 1/2 - 5. No registration required.
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. Location: Children's Library
Summer Booksale:
July 11, 12 & 13 
The Friends Summer Booksale is scheduled for Thursday*, July 11, 5 - 8 pm; Friday, July 12, 10 am- 4 pm; & Saturday, July 13, 10 am - 4 pm. Thousands of items offered: hardcovers, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, something for the whole family. Proceeds from these sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library support library activities.
* The Thursday evening sale is Friends Night: open exclusively to Members. Not a member? Join at the door: $10 single or $25 family.
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Short Story Writing Contest:
Entires accepted through Monday, July 22
The Athenaeum's annual Short Story Writing Contest For Children and Young Adults, K - Grade 12 . Cash prizes! Applications available for Children and Teens.
All entries must be submitted by Monday, July 22, at 4 pm . Awards ceremony and Reception for all participants on Friday, August 23, at 1 pm . The speaker will be local author and publisher, Ty Allan Jackson.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Edible Flowers:
Thursday, June 27, 7 pm
Flower cookery has been traced back to the Roman times and to the Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures. Today many restaurant chefs and home cooks use flower in their dishes. Join us on Thursday, June 27, when with the pros at Stockbridge Herbs we explore this unique culinary addition to foods. Tasting & recipes provided
Sponsored by the Berkshire Athenaeum, in collaboration with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Froio Center, and RSVP – Berkshire County . Funding for the Boom! Next Chapter project provided by an LSTA grant, a Federal source of library funding administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum:
75th Anniversary Photo Competition
The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, in observance of their 75th Anniversary, announce a Photo Competition. Contest opens June 1, 2013; all entries must be submitted by September 30, 2013. Images submitted must pertain to the Berkshire Athenaeum; exterior and interior photos are acceptable. Cash prizes to first, second and third place. [More details & Competition Rules]
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Every Child Ready to Read:
Literacy Workshops for Parents of Young Children
Why is early literacy so important? Because it helps children develop the skills they need for success later in school and beyond. These sessions 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
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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