Cushman Library

08/17/2026

For our entrepreneurs! Please share with those who may benefit, too.

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur who is ready to open in 6 months to 1 year?

The Franklin County CDC's Entrepreneurship Accelerator program provides a combination of training, coaching, and consulting to support business owners in growing their businesses at this pivotal stage.

📅 12-week program starts September 9th and meets on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
📍Sessions are held both in person at the Franklin County CDC, and virtually over Zoom!

07/15/2026

🌻 Design Your Own Plant for our Imagination Greenhouse is sure to be a blast!!

This is an ongoing craft, but we would love to have them hanging in the children’s room by August 1.

Craft supplies are at the library, and feel free to use your own.

We can’t wait to see what you dream up 💚!


Franklin&Hamp.Ctys happenings - western MA.
Bernardston Cultural Council
Bernardston Town Hall
Bernardston Family & Community Events Committee
Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop
Pioneer Valley Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program
Bernardston Recreation Department

07/06/2026

Our summer reading program is busy with all kind of fun activities, including reading!

This week’s craft is a No Sew Avocado Pillow … while supplies last!

07/05/2026

Kanopy, the library’s streaming service (30,000+ movies, TV Series, independent films, documentaries, The Great Courses, wonderfully curated multimedia for kids), currently is offering the riveting documentary, The American Revolution, by Ken Burns.

You will be both proud and shocked at how long and hard we fought for our independence. Worth an annual viewing ❤️🤍💙.

Don’t have Kanopy? Not sure what it is? Stop in the library to pick up some information.

Happy birthday, America!

06/30/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, reflective and festive Fourth of July ❤️🤍💙.

06/28/2026

Highlighting our partnership with Townline Ice Cream🍦🍨🍦‼️

Thank you to Kayla for supporting our summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read!


Bernardston Recreation Department
Bernardston Family & Community Events Committee
Bernardston Cultural Council
Bernardston Town Hall
Bernardston Fire Department
Franklin&Hamp.Ctys happenings - western MA.

06/25/2026

Heartfelt appreciation to Lucy at Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop for this generous donation!


Bernardston Town Hall
Bernardston Recreation Department
Bernardston Family & Community Events Committee
Bernardston Cultural Council

06/23/2026

Forever grateful for the support we receive from our community in helping us to achieve our mission of promoting lifelong reading.


Kiwanis Club of Bernardston
Franklin&Hamp.Ctys happenings - western MA.
Pioneer Valley Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program
Marshall’s Country Store
Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop

06/20/2026

Next book club read … and we have a few available copies at the library!

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham chronicles the turbulent family history of Chloe Davis, a successful psychologist whose father is a convicted serial killer. Published in 2022, A Flicker in the Dark explores the complexities of trauma as Chloe struggles to uncover the truth behind the tragic murders of various young women. A Flicker in the Dark was Willingham’s debut novel and features plot twists and flashbacks that suspensefully examine Chloe’s self-discovery while grappling with the violent deaths of women in her community.

All are welcome —

Monday, July 13, 2026
6:30 PM
Cushman Library