A Carnegie Library serving the Pittsfield, Burnham, and Detroit communities
Come celebrate National Puzzle Day with Mr. Wes! Stretch your brain with all kind of puzzles, from brain teasers to optical illusions. It's good for you!
Come be optimistic with Mr. Wes! Optimist Clubs promote the efforts of young people to make a difference in their communities - how can you make a difference? Because we know you can!
Come join Mr. Wes in learning about China's iconic black and white ambassador, the panda bear! There will be panda stories and crafts galore - and don't forget to come find out more about China when Culture Club celebrates Lunar New Year on February 21st!
Come join us for fun evening playing contemporary ("European style") board games. We typically have 2-3 games going at any point, ranging from classics like Wingspan or Catan to the newest Kickstarter. We meet from six to eight (or later), and welcome players new and old. Bring a favorite game to teach or come ready […]
Join Mr. Wes as he explores optics and maybe some optical illusions, too.
Come celebrate Valentine's Day a little early at Story Time. Maybe make a craft for someone special in your life!
Getting older? Feeling unsteady on your feet for any reason? Join Melissa Parsons of HealthySV as she covers some of the basics of fall prevention that will benefit anyone with a fear of falling. She'll also discuss a multi-week class that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce a fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants […]
Come join us for a fun evening playing adult contemporary ("European style") board games. We typically have 2-3 games going at any point, ranging from classics like Wingspan or Catan to the newest Kickstarter. We meet from six to eight (or later), and welcome players new and old. Bring a favorite game to teach or […]
Come celebrate Gumdrop Day with Mr. Wes. Love them or hate them, gumdrops are a true American sweet! The modern gumdrop was perfected in Ohio around 1915.
Do you have a favorite president? Come learn all about presidents past and present with Mr. Wes! Do you know which president this is? Mr. Wes will also be joined by Kaitlyn Furge, the author of the Peeka the Penguin books! Kaitlyn will read one of her books for the group and have copies available […]
Miss Jenny will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and then everyone will make their very own, very hungry caterpillar to take home!
Join Jill and Donna as we investigate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon around the world! We'll have fortune cookies and lots of dragon crafts - and of course we'll read some great books! Don't forget to bring your passport back to get it stamped!
Come join us for fun family evening playing contemporary ("European style") board games. We typically have 2-3 games going at any point, ranging from classics like Wingspan or Catan to the newest Kickstarter. We meet from six to eight (or later), and welcome players new and old. Bring a favorite game to teach or come […]
California - it's a big topic and our third biggest state (can you name the two biggest?) Help Mr. Wes find out more about the home to Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge and so much more. Have you ever been to California?
Spend some time with Maine State Museum educators at the Pittsfield Public Library during February school vacation! The All About Birds! program will be held on Friday Feb. 23, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This free family event is jam packed with hands-on activities inspired by our feathered friends. We will build nests, match […]
Come join Mr. Wes as he reads some classic fairy tales - and maybe make up one of your own! What makes a great fairy tale? Is it heroes and monsters? Adversity and adventure? Only you can decide!
Come join us for fun evening playing adult contemporary ("European style") board games. We typically have 2-3 games going at any point, ranging from classics like Wingspan or Catan to the newest Kickstarter. We meet from six to eight (or later), and welcome players new and old. Bring a favorite game to teach or come […]
What is a leap year, and why do we have them? Leap years come every four years and they have an extra day - February 29th! It helps keep our calendar running smoothly. Learn more with Mr. Wes on this special day.