Berkshire Athenaeum

06/04/2026

Please enjoy this throwback photo of 107, 109, 111 West Street, Pittsfield. To learn more about the Local History collection at the Berkshire Athenaeum, visit the library website: https://www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/lhd-landing-page
Photo courtesy of Bruce Honig.

06/02/2026

Please enjoy this throwback photo of 74-82 West Street, Pittsfield. To learn more about the Local History collection at the Berkshire Athenaeum, visit the library website: https://www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/lhd-landing-page
Photo courtesy of Bruce Honig.

06/02/2026

The Berkshire Athenaeum has been selected, along with three other libraries state-wide, to participate in a hands-on fun LEGO® event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. ✒️🇺🇸

The Library will host a LEGO® Flag Build to help create a giant American flag out of LEGO® bricks that will be part of the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The annual July 4th concert, led by Keith Lockhart, will headline Massachusetts' America 250 celebration on the Charles River Esplanade.

05/28/2026

Please enjoy this throwback photo of the Bicentennial Parade, from City Report 1961! 🎉🇺🇸

To learn more about the Local History collection at the Berkshire Athenaeum, visit the library website: https://www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/lhd-landing-page

05/26/2026

Please enjoy this throwback photo of 65, 73, 79, and 83 North Street Pittsfield. 🏨
Photo courtesy: Bruce Honig

To learn more about the Local History collection at the Berkshire Athenaeum, visit the library website: https://www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/lhd-landing-page

05/11/2026

Do you ever have that feeling after finishing a good movie where you wish you could talk to someone about it? Join our conversation group at the library all about film! 🎥🎬

Every month, the group selects a film to watch on your own time, then meet with us at the end of the month to talk about what you liked (or didn't!), ideas represented in the film, or what compelled you the most.

This month's film is Nebraska (2013). You can check this film out on DVD at the library today! 💰🌾

The group is open to anyone age 18 or older. This group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:30 pm at the library.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (413) 499-9488. See you there!

05/05/2026

It’s a beautiful day in Pittsfield! 🌸 And if you’re looking for a lovely, quiet spot to read outdoors or soak up the sunshine, our Reading Terrace might be just the spot for you. 😌📚☀️ Stop by and see us sometime!

We are open today (Tuesday) until 9 pm, and here are our regular hours:
🌷 Monday-Thursday: 9 am-9pm
🌷 Friday: 9 am-5 pm
🌷 Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
🌷 Sunday: Closed

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

To celebrate Berkshire Book Con, we talked to some book lovers about... well, BOOKS! 📚 And here is what they shared. 🥰

Still hoping to make it to Berkshire Book Con today? Here is the schedule for the rest of the day:

🕰️ 3-4:30 pm: Book Fair for Adults
📍 Location: Hot Plate Brewing Co.
📖 In a throwback to the book fairs from elementary school days, Indie Readery & Records, along with local creators, will be selling a curated selection of books and book-related merchandise.

🕰️ 4-5 pm: Social Hour
📍 Location: Hot Plate Brewing Co.
📖 Mix and mingle with fellow readers, writers, and book lovers! We’ll also be announcing the winners of both of our contests during this time.

🕰️ 5-6:30 pm: Trivia Night
📍 Location: Hot Plate Brewing Co.
📖 Put your literary knowledge to the test with some of your bookish friends and compete for first- and second-place prizes at a special edition trivia night.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thank you for supporting this inaugural event!