Berkshire Athenaeum, serving an area of 46,000 residents, has a collection of 161,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,680 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 22 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $147,000. Patrons make 250,000 visits annually, and check out materials 320,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201
Telephone
413-499-9480
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albany) Albany Public Library
(Albany) Albany Public Library
(Altamont) Altamont Free Library
(Bennington) Bennington Free Library
(Pittsfield) Berkshire Athenaeum
(Berlin) Berlin Free Town Library
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04/14 Coming to The Pittsfield area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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