In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be reading and discussing this thought-provoking dystopian novel by Jacqueline Hapman.
We're thrilled to welcome authors Julian Zabalbeascoa, Emily Everett, and Dave Moloney to read from their recent works in the taproom!
Berkshire Book Con is a one-day, community-wide celebration of reading and writing, designed to bring adults together around a shared love of books in the Berkshires. The event will feature creative contests, opportunities for readers and writers to connect, and a Community Read featuring the book Rules for Ghosting by local author Shelly Jay Shore. […]
SANITY MADE SIMPLE: Aphorisms, Epigrams, and Other Parsed Phrases The right few words in the proper order can express a “hydrogen bomb” of insight. Among the best examples are those brief expressions that pack wisdom, humor, and profundity: maxims, adages, proverbs, aphorisms, and epigrams. Call them what you will. They point to the same thing: powerful […]
The Berkshire Athenaeum and Berkshire County Head Start will host acclaimed children’s author Carol Munro for a special Springtime Storks storytime on Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am. Based on a true story, Springtime Storks is an ode to the resilience, dedication, and love between two migratory birds, while also delivering an urgent message about […]
For May, we're reading MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION by Otessa Mosfegh.
Join us on Father's Day to write and share, or share what you've already prepared, in the name of the father.Come to listen, hold space or share your stories or poetry.This event is free.beverages and snacks available.
We'll be meeting in the taproom to discuss this month's book: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ATIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEARA newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and […]