Indie singer songwriter Chris Considine will be performing in the Sedgwick Reading Room. Doors will open at 7:30 so you can get your coffee (and a good seat).
The public is invited to attend.
David Scribner has worked for 36 years in newspapers and publications, most of that time at the highest editorial level of his organization. Currently the editor-in-chief of the Berkshire Edge, he served as editor-in-chief for [...]
Recognizing the life-changing nature of reading, editor James Owens, set out in 2002 to create this unique and deeply moving book, "The World is Just a Book Away." At first glance, the 60 people in [...]
The 161st annual meeting of the Lenox Library Association Board of Trustees will be held in the Sedgwick Reading Room.
Jeffrey L. Diamond is an award-winning journalist with four decades in television news. His body of work includes breaking news and investigative reports, major interviews and profiles, stories about the human condition, and dozens of [...]
The public is invited to attend.
Bill Morgan is a painter and archival consultant working in New York City. He is the author of numerous books about Beat Generation history and its writers. Professor Jeremy Yudkin of Lenox conceived the idea [...]
Local author Karen Chase will read from her new book, “FDR on His Houseboat: The Larooco Log, 1924-1926.” This daily nautical log was unknown to the public until Chase stumbled upon it while doing research for [...]
Ahoy! People don’t just build on land. They build on water, too! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and [...]
This program highlights some of our world's iconic buildings and wondrous architecture, and features stage magic, zany participatory comedy, lively audience involvement, and an innovative script that engages even the youngest child. Audiences will share [...]
Local author Ann Elizabeth Barnes will read from her book The Rev. Samuel Harrison, a bio of the abolitionist, activist and chaplain of the Massachusetts 54th, the first black regiment raised in the north to [...]
Pumpernickel Puppets presents Saint George & The Dragon, with a cast of colorful characters. Includes audience participation, live voices, sound effects, and fast-paced scripts, with a behind the scenes demonstration period following the performance. Part [...]
Join Dave Halley, MSW, in a 40-minute workshop to learn proper stretching techniques, relaxation and meditation techniques, trigger points and more to assist individuals managing chronic pain.
Reading Room reserved for a private event.
April 23 – Lenox Library Director Amy Lafave on the newly published book Images of America: Lenox.
Contact: Dr. Joseph Cardillo Phone: 518-674-5973 drjosephcardillophd@gmail.com Location: Sedgwick Reading Room
March 19 – “Lenox at 250, Session II.” Special panel discussion on the second half of Lenox’s history (1880-2016). Panel II to include Cornelia Gilder and Richard Jackson (The Gilded Age), David Roche (1940-1970), Olga Weiss (The Music Inn). Audience participation encouraged!
Contact: Toby Berkman tberkman@cbuilding.org Location: Sedgwick Reading Room
“Touch the Air” is a mixed media performance film of five poems by the late Poet Laureate William J. Smith. Composed and produced by Alice Spatz with filmmaker Eric Shepherd, the performers on the film [...]
Bonnie Anne Campbell will present a workshop on bone health. She will define what 'osteoporosis' and 'osteopenia' mean, and give tips on building strong bones and keeping them that way. This is a free community [...]
February 19 – “Lenox at 250, Session I.” Special panel discussion on the first half of Lenox’s history (1767-1880). Panel I to include Charles Flint and Lucy Kennedy (early history), Carole Owens (1750-1800), Bernard Drew (mid-19th century). Audience participation encouraged!
Location: Sedgwick Reading Room
January 22 – Prof. Hazza Abu Rabia, “Christians and Jews”. The lectures take place once a month, usually on the third Sunday of the month and are held at 4 pm on Sunday afternoons in the elegant and restful surroundings of the Sedgwick Reading Room.