Lenox Library Association » Archive http://lenoxlib.org Your town library Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:47:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Area concerts of the season http://lenoxlib.org/2011/12/02/area-concerts-of-the-season/ http://lenoxlib.org/2011/12/02/area-concerts-of-the-season/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:50:58 +0000 Amy http://lenoxlib.org/?p=4002 It’s that time of year again – time for the whirlwind of holiday concerts brought to you by our Berkshire area choruses.

Berkshire Lyric
Saturday, December 3 – 7:30 PM • First Congregational Church, Stockbridge MA
Sunday, December 11 – 3:00 PM • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Pittsfield MA
Nowell Sing We!

Cantilena Chamber Choir
Sunday, December 4 – 3:00 PM • Trinity Church, Lenox MA
Inexpressible Miracle

Stockbridge Festival Chorus
Saturday, December 10 – 5:00 PM • First Congregational Church, Stockbridge
Featuring the Magnificats of Ralph Vaughn Williams and Flor Peeters

The Berkshire Concert Choir
Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 PM • First Church, Park Square, Pittsfield MA
Featuring the Saint-Säens Oratorio de Noel

[Any others I missed? Please let me know]

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This link to the Town of Lenox website will bring you to a list of the town’s bylaws.

http://www.townoflenox.com/public_documents/LenoxMA_WebDocs/bylaws

For a print version of the Scenic Mountain Act, please visit our Reference Desk.

 

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The winter season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes Lenox’s holiday festivities.  This year, The Lenox Library is hosting the 7th Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Silent Auction on December 11, 1-3, as part of the Lenox Caroling Festival Weekend.  Proceeds from the silent auction of the gingerbread houses will assist this non-profit organization in its efforts to bring books, information, and family events to downtown Lenox.  (The library impacts visits to Lenox: over 13,000 people attended their summer events this past season alone.)

 We would love to have families, groups, and individuals participate by creating a gingerbread house and entering it in the event. This year’s theme is “Storybook Houses.”  Let your creativity soar!  Make your house traditional, modern, or exotic.  Houses will be voted on by our distinguished judges, and special awards will be voted on by your peers in categories such as “Best in Show,” “Most Unique,” “Best Theme,” and “Best Kids Creation.”  Then the houses will be auctioned off silently, with proceeds to benefit the Library.

The holiday season is a time of sharing.  This festive event is a way to be creative, feed your competitive side, and support your community.  There will be prizes, refreshments, and a kid’s corner for creating on the spot.  Please come for an afternoon of holiday fun and spirited competition or show your support by taking part in the silent auction.

If you wish to participate, please fill out the attached form and return it to the library as soon as possible, but no later than November 16.  If you have any questions about the event or the library, please feel free to call Sharon at the library, 637-2630, x115.

Gingerbread Poster1

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The Town Hall will be installing a new telephone system today with a main telephone number of 637-5500. Here are the extensions that you will need to dial in order to be connected to the various town offices:

Press 2 for the Assessors Office
Press 3 for the Building Inspector’s Office
Press 4 for the Town Clerk or Treasurer’s Office
Press 5 for the Collectors Office
Press 6 for the Land Use/Planning Office
Press 7 for the Selectmen or Town Manager

The main telephone numbers for the Police Department will be:

637-5545 – business line
637-2346 – non-emergency line
911 – emergency line

The new main telephone number for the School Superintendent’s office is 637-5550. Here are the extensions that you will need to dial in order to be connected to the following individuals:

Press 2 for the Superintendent of Schools
Press 3 for the Executive Assistant
Press 4 for the Accounting Assistant
Press 5 for the Business Administrator
Press 6 to hear the status/cancellations of schools

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The Distinguished Lecture Series is back, with a wonderful roster of speakers, thanks to the efforts of Jeremy Yudkin. 

Did you ever want to speak to the mayor of Pittsfield, the head of The Clark, or the manager of the Berkshire Eagle?  Please come join these and other conversations, one Sunday a month at 4:00 at the library.

 All lectures are free, thanks to support from Shear Design, LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and from donations from community members like you.

 This Sunday, our first lecturer is Byam Stevens, Artistic Director of the Chester Theatre Company.  He will be speaking on “The Fabulous Invalid, or the Truth about Theatrical Symptomology.”  What is “theatrical symptomology?”  Come and find out!

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 Teens and ‘Tweens, Challenge Your Creativity

August 4, 6:30 at The Library

6:30 PM:  Didgeridoo Down Under – Not to be Missed!   

G’day from down under! On Thursday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., the Lenox Library will feature the Australian sound of Didgeridoo Down Under, with music, puppetry, and character building family entertainment, outside in the library’s reading park.   Join us for a great show! 

7:45 PM   Aussie Funk Jam Workshop – Learn to play the didg! 

Teens and tweens, ages 11 to 18, can learn to play the didg in the didgeridoo funk jam workshop following the show at 7:45. Call 637-0197 ext. 106 or stop by to register for the workshop. Adults may attend if room is available.

This event is FREE, thanks to Legacy Banks Foundation and Berkshire Bank.

]]> http://lenoxlib.org/2011/08/02/didgeridoos-hear-them-try-them/feed/ 0 The End of the Fiscal Year http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/12/the-end-of-the-fiscal-year/ http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/12/the-end-of-the-fiscal-year/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:20:44 +0000 admin http://lenoxlib.org/?p=3911 Not only does summer mean it’s time for the Summer Reading Program, family concerts with Terry-a-la Berry, Professor Jeremy Yudkin’s Tanglewood lecture series and our annual book sale but it’s also the end of the library’s fiscal year.

The 2011 Annual Appeal exceeded $90,000 thanks to your donations and contributions. Our Annual Appeal is the foundation of our annual fundraising effort. Every dollar raised goes towards providing library services to the community. Stay tuned for more details on our 2012 Annual Appeal kick-off.

There are many ways the community supports the Lenox Library besides the Annual Appeal. We received over $19,000 in memorial and honor donations this year. Honor and memorial gifts are a meaningful way to acknowledge those that are important to us while also supporting the library.

We also received several grants including community grants from the Legacy Banks Foundation and Berkshire Bank to fund our children’s summer programming.

In 2011, the library raised over $45,000 through special events such as the Golf Challenge, our annual book sale and our first Annual Scrabble Rouser. Thank you to all the sponsors and businesses who donated goods and services and to all our volunteers for their donation of time.

Your continued generosity and support is what keeps the Lenox Library a vibrant space, dedicated to providing equal access of information to the community. Your continued support at the level you feel is appropriate is very much appreciated. 

Thank you,

Rebecka McDougall

Development Director

]]> http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/12/the-end-of-the-fiscal-year/feed/ 0 An Evening At Hogwarts! http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/11/an-evening-at-hogwarts-seeking-6th-and-7th-years-to-help-with-this-event/ http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/11/an-evening-at-hogwarts-seeking-6th-and-7th-years-to-help-with-this-event/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:50:11 +0000 The Lenox Library http://lenoxlib.org/?p=3669 The Lenox Library will magically transform itself into Hogwarts on the evening of Thursday, July 14th,  just prior to the release of part two of the final Harry Potter film. Our local Quidditch team will give a brief demonstration of the sport, snowy owls will be present to greet visitors, an original shadow puppet play will be presented and a tour of Hogwarts will be offered. Admission will be charged and Honeydukes candy will be available for purchase. All proceeds will help sponsor future library youth programs. If interested, please send your owl post to dcuthbert@lenoxlib.org (Muggles may call 637-0197 ext. 106).

]]> http://lenoxlib.org/2011/07/11/an-evening-at-hogwarts-seeking-6th-and-7th-years-to-help-with-this-event/feed/ 0 Thank you to all of our 2011 Golf Sponsors! http://lenoxlib.org/2011/06/30/thank-you-to-all-of-our-2011-golf-sponsors/ http://lenoxlib.org/2011/06/30/thank-you-to-all-of-our-2011-golf-sponsors/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:39:33 +0000 admin http://lenoxlib.org/?p=3838 On Tuesday June 28, The Lenox Library and Stockbridge Library hosted their 16th Annual Golf Challenge. With over 100 players, both communities came out to support the event in full force.

We wanted to thank all our 2011 sponsors. Without you this event would not happen!

Champions

  • Country Curtains

  • Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club

  • The Sweater Club In memory of Ray Dunn

 

Green Sponsors

  • Alexandra Dest Capital Management

  • Berkshire Bank, Berkshire Insurance Group, Inc.

  • Canyon Ranch

  • Connecticut Business Systems

  • John B. Hull, Inc.

  • Lee Bank

  • Newport Investment Management

  • Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.

Tee Sponsors

  • Adelson Moynihan Kowalczyk PC
  • ARC Investment Planning & Management, Inc.
  • Arcadian Shop
  • Austen Riggs Center
  • Boyd Technologies
  • Caligari’s Hardware
  • Cohen & White Associates
  • Foresight Land Services
  • Four Seasons Heating & Cooling
  • Furlano & Arace PC
  • Greylock Designs Associates
  • Greylock Federal Credit Union
  • Heller & Robbins, Attorneys
  • Hellman & Shearn, Attorneys at Law
  • Kushi and Myers PC
  • Kwik Print
  • Lenox National Bank
  • MacFarlane Office Products, Inc.
  • Mahaiwe Tent
  • Michael J. Considine, Attorney at Law
  • Miyares and Harrington LLP
  • Nejaime’s Wine Cellars
  • Philip Mamolito, DMD
  • Pilson Communications
  • Piretti Real Estate
  • Qualprint
  • R.T.R Technologies
  • Ray Murray, Inc.
  • Roche Funeral Home
  • Shear Design
  • Stephen Peters
  • Stonover Farm
  • Suburban Internal Medicine
  • The Gingham Rabbit
  • The Kinderhook Group
  • Tom Farley Land Designs
  • Toole Insurance Agency
  • Winstanley Partners

Underwriters

  • Arcadian Shop
  • Barrington Coffee Roasting Co.
  • Berkshire Theater Festival
  • Blantyre
  • Delair, Edwards & Krol Dentistry
  • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
  • Kushi and Myers PC
  • Lee Hardware
  • Lenox Fitness Center and Day Spa
  • Natgun Corporation
  • Once Upon a Table
  • Peace, Love & Chocolate
  • Perigee Restaurant
  • Pine Cone Hill
  • Ray Murray, Inc.
  • Robert and Jane Hackmann
  • Seven Salon.Spa
  • Shear Design
  • Stockbridge Golf Club
  • The Colonial Theater
  • Viva
  • W.B. Mason
  • Windy Hill Farm
]]> http://lenoxlib.org/2011/06/30/thank-you-to-all-of-our-2011-golf-sponsors/feed/ 0 Check Out Our Summer Programs for Adults http://lenoxlib.org/2011/06/17/check-out-our-summer-programs-for-adults/ http://lenoxlib.org/2011/06/17/check-out-our-summer-programs-for-adults/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:10:40 +0000 Sharon http://lenoxlib.org/?p=3891 For years, The Lenox Library has offered notable programs, far more than any other public library in the Berkshires, and we have received national recognition for the thousands who attend every year.  We think that access to information and ideas includes face to face meetings with knowledgeable people, and have been privileged to have many outstanding speakers visit with us.

We are planning on a number of interesting programs this summer, especially if you are musically, artfully, or historically minded.  Our first is on Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m., when Amherst professor Saloma Furlong speaks about her experience growing up in a unique subculture, which she describes in her book, Why I Left the Amish: A Memoir.  Her story is both gripping and thoughtful.  Bring your questions!

Jeremy Yudkin is back this summer with his Tanglewood Pre-Concert Lectures, beginning Friday, July 8 at 2:00.  Hear his entertaining talk, then go listen to the music live at Tanglewood with a deeper understanding and enjoyment. Admission is required, please email Profeesor Yudkin at info@SummerMusicSeminars.org for details.

Ed Liss has a passion and a talent for restoring jukeboxes to their original splendor.  He will present his short film on the influence of the jukebox on American popular music.  The film gets you up close and personal with some amazing jukeboxes of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.  Bring your memories!  

Reference Librarian Amy Lafave has offered her knowledge of local history and our archives to two historians who will present some of the tidbits of their research.  On July 21, Laura Engel’s talk on “Fanny Kemble: Fashioning Celebrity” brings us tales of the colorful nineteenth century actress who lived in Lenox.  On July 28, local favorite Cornelia Gilder will regale us with Gilded Age tales to go with the re-release and revision of her much-sought after Houses of the Berkshires, which contains many photos from our archives.  Both talks will begin at 7:00, and both will have copies of their books available.

Unfortunately, budget constraints have forced us to either charge for programs or not offer them. We hope that you will agree that our programs this season are worth a donation of $5, less than the cost of a movie, so that we can keep lifelong education at the heart of what we do.  Pull up a chair, and enjoy.

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