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The library will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th,

​in observance of Memorial Day.


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​LANESBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY


83 North Main St Lanesborough, MA


HOURS

Monday 2-7, Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 2-7, Thursday 2-7,

​Saturday 10-1


Please note: our library sign in front of Town Hall is out for repairs,

but we are still open!

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Online Catalog
eBook Catalog

Research Databases


​Massachusetts Library Funding at Risk

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Annual Friends Plant Sale!
 
Saturday May 24

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

164 South Main St. Lanesborough
 
Stop by to purchase a variety of wonderful plants and support the library at the same time!

Donations of plants are appreciated! 
Thinning your gardens?  Drop off at the above address the week before (please mark with name/variety and color). 
​Call Mary at 413-443-6153 with any questions.



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The History of Magic 


Join us for a night of magic and intrigue as magician, Chris Lengyel, talks about the interesting and fun world of magic while dazzling you with a show! 
Chris had been performing for 20 years and his talent will blow you away!


Wednesday, June 4 

​6 pm


In the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room

*This program is best suited for adults and young adults (12 and up)*

This program generously supported by the Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library



Curb-Side Printing Services

If you have an item you need printed, and are unable to come into the library to use our computer and printer, email the pdf to [email protected] ("Print Request" in subject line) and we will print and have it ready for pick up.

24 hours notice please.

Black ink only    .15 per page


**Security in an email cannot be guaranteed. Even the most secure email accounts can be susceptible to outside intervention. Therefore, all transactions, files, and communications are vulnerable to unauthorized access and use, and therefore should be considered public. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee protection of your confidential/personal documents.

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Wifi Hotspots are available to anyone with a library card. Stop in or give us a call to ask about borrowing a hotspot.

 There are a few rules for borrowing hotspots..
For more details: 
Go to our policies page (under "more" at the top of this page) or click HERE to read the policy.

**Our hotspot collection is supported in part by the Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library**

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​New Titles @ the Library



















Click HERE
to see our latest Books, DVD's, CD's and Audiobooks and their availability.



                                                              

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Learn how to use Libby
for E-Books,magazines, or audiobooks --
Here's a great place to get started with information for any type of device.
Libby Help
Still stuck? Email us!


Need a a library card?

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Stop in and ask! We just need a few details and proof of residence (mail, license etc) to get you set up, and it's FREE!! 

(please note: if you had a CWMARS card in the past or received an expiration notice, call us! You are likely still in the system)



Community Resources:

​Berkshire Immigrant Center

Know Your Rights

NAMI Well-Being Guide to mental health resources

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline

The Trevor Project 24/7 Suicide Helpline for LGBTQ Youth


MassLINKS -MassLINKS is Massachusetts’ statewide adult education virtual Academy. They offer both GED/HiSet and English for Speakers of Other Language(ESOL/ESL) courses for adults in need

SNAP info

WIC Benefits

Food and Meal sites

Despensas de Alimentos y Comedores en el Condado de Berkshire

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Northern Berkshire COVID Operations Resources (lots of non-Covid resources!)

"It Takes a Village" Family Resources

Housing and Eviction Resources

Community Legal Aid

Northern Berkshire Community Coalition 

 
Stuff to do...

 
 Here are some good resources for virtual and "real" things to do, locally and beyond...

For Kids:


The Family Center of Northern Berkshire County

Sesame Street videos & activities 

macaronikid-berkshires  (weekly calendars and event listings)




For Adults:

Berkshire OLLI

Massachusetts Libraries free resources

Boston Public Library E-Card


And check out our Online Databases under Reference Resources in the header (Many new databases have been added on everything from Wellness, to Home Improvement, to Dogs!)


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​Check out a museum pass!!
 


Please note: patrons can reserve most museum passes up to 1 week in advance by calling us at 413-442-0222. Passes cannot be reserved online.

Currently we are lending:

Berkshire Botanical Gardens
​The Clark 

DCR Parking Pass
Hancock Shaker Village
​The Mount

MASS MoCA
Norman Rockwell Museum
​Ventfort Hall

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Museum Passes are provided by the Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northern Berkshire Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
www.massculturalcouncil.org
                               


Links


Series Sequence:    What's Next:

Video reviews:     Rotten Tomatoes

Readalikes:          What Should I Read Next?

More Links




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​Book Group News...



Current book selection:

"Katharine, the Wright Sister"

​ by Tracey Enerson Wood




​Book discussion: 
​TBD

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 **Open to all, no registration required, just drop in!


Join the Friends!

Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library

Our Friends group supports the library by raising funds for museum passes and programs, and promoting the library in numerous ways. 

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The next Friends Meeting is Monday, April 7, at 4 pm in the library

Join us and volunteer to help our library! We have board positions as well as smaller short-term commitments open to anyone who can help out. Or just drop by to learn more and share your ideas!

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Support your library: 

Join Today!


Storytime at the library!

​Join us at the library for stories, music, and crafts!

Tuesdays
@ 10:30 AM



No registration required.
Open to children 0-5 and their families, older siblings are welcome.



**Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. **

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       This Program is supported in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
              www.massculturalcouncil.org

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Lanesborough Public Library
83 North Main St.
PO Box 352
Lanesborough, MA 01237

**CONTACT**                      Phone: 413-442-0222
email  library staff: [email protected]
email the director: [email protected]


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  • Home
  • Catalog
  • Reference Resources
  • eBooks, Audio & Video
  • Trustee Minutes & Agendas
  • About Us
  • Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Library Policies
  • Summer Reading Lists