BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://basicberkshires.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BASIC Berkshires REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250604T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174413Z UID:10004847-1749895200-1749916800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿 DESCRIPTION:🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿\nSpend the day on-farm: inspired\, connected\, and grounded \nJoin us at Farm & Field\, a 200 acre working farm in the Hudson Valley for a special one-day workshop on Saturday\, June 14th for Botanical Ink Making. \nWe’ll gather plants and flowers from the fields and garden\, learn how to turn them into vibrant botanical inks\, and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch together outdoors. \nWhether you’re an artist\, gardener\, or just curious about working with natural color – come join us. No experience needed. Be ready to slow down\, explore\, and connect with the land. \n📅 Saturday\, June 14 | 10am – 4pm\nChatham\, NY (2.5 hrs from BKN\, 25 min from Hudson\, NY & Great Barrington\, MA) \nDetails + Registration:\n 👉 farmandfieldny.com/workshops/botanical-inks-06-14-2025 \n>  Make and take home your own wild inks\n>  Harvest Walk – foraging in fields & gathering in dye garden\n>  Learn responsible foraging practices\n>  Seasonal outdoor farm lunch included\n\n 📾 Follow along on Instagram: @farmandfieldny\nđŸ–Šïž Questions: email Jill at  jill@farmandfieldny.com \nPlease share with anyone who might be interested! \n  URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%bf-botanical-ink-making-workshop-%f0%9f%8c%bf/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-02-at-1.30.05 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002967-1750154400-1750158000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-06-17/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250605T155403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155403Z UID:10004853-1750359600-1750368600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Maltese Falcon” DESCRIPTION:“The Maltese Falcon” stars Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor in a detective drama centered around a mysterious prized falcon statuette. Highly acclaimed upon its release and since considered a classic\, the film noir was one of the first 25 movies selected by the Library of Congress in its National Film Registry. (Not rated\, 1h 41min.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-maltese-falcon/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maltese-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002968-1750759200-1750762800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-06-24/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250610T183449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T183504Z UID:10004862-1750847400-1750852800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:KidNet by LitNet DESCRIPTION:LitNet and The Stockbridge Library invite you to KIDNET!\nLitNet y la biblioteca de Stockbridge los invitia a KIDNET!\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25 from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Stockbridge Library \nMiercoles\, 25 de juno\, 10:30 a 12:30 a la biblioteca de Stockbridge\n\nFREE/GRATIS!\n\nJoin us for bilingual stories and music (with Natalia Bernal)\, crafts\, book giveaways\, and food!\nAcompåñenos por cuentos bilingues y musica con (Natalia Bernal)\, artesanias\, libros gratis\, y comida!\n\nLINK TO REGISTER: \nhttps://forms.gle/1EbS2jRyohXRhpvE9 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/kidnet-by-litnet-2025/ LOCATION:Stockbridge Library\, 46 Main Street\, Stockbridge\, 01262 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SPANISHKidNet-Event-at-Stockbridge-Library-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250611T174341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174341Z UID:10004866-1750870800-1750874400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about essential legal rights\nof immigrants\, how to handle interactions\nwith law enforcement or Immigration and\nCustoms Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources\nto stay informed and prepared.\nThese presentations empower immigrants\,\nservice providers\, and community members\nwith practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-in-spanish-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250611T175149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T175149Z UID:10004868-1750878000-1750881600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in Housatonic to learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources to stay informed and prepared. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-4/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Housatonic\, MA\, 01236 CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250611T174425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174425Z UID:10004867-1750957200-1750960800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about essential legal rights\nof immigrants\, how to handle interactions\nwith law enforcement or Immigration and\nCustoms Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources\nto stay informed and prepared.\nThese presentations empower immigrants\,\nservice providers\, and community members\nwith practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002969-1751364000-1751367600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-07-01/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002970-1751968800-1751972400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-07-08/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002971-1752573600-1752577200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-07-15/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002972-1753178400-1753182000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-07-22/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002973-1753783200-1753786800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-07-29/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002974-1754388000-1754391600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-08-05/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250804T160733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160733Z UID:10004884-1754478000-1754481600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Immigration Updates with BIC DESCRIPTION:Join a Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) caseworker to learn about the latest immigration policy changes\, legal updates\, and government announcements. Whether you’re a community member\, service provider\, or an immigrant\, these sessions are a chance to stay informed and ask questions. These online presentations are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 11am. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/immigration-updates-with-bic-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250722T181431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T181431Z UID:10004880-1754679600-1754688600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on 8/8! DESCRIPTION:Sci-fi family favorite ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is the story of a boy who befriends a lovable alien he dubs E.T. The Steven Spielberg-helmed film became a cultural phenomenon upon its release and has been cherished since. (Rated PG\, 2h.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-at-the-mahaiwe-continues-with-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-on-8-8/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Film,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/et-still-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002975-1754992800-1754996400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-08-12/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002976-1755597600-1755601200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-08-19/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002977-1756202400-1756206000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-08-26/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250804T160716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160716Z UID:10004886-1756227600-1756231200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources to stay informed and prepared.  There will be time for questions after the presentation. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support. \nRegistration is required for security reasons. BIC does not share your information. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-5/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002978-1756807200-1756810800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-09-02/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250804T160726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160726Z UID:10004885-1756897200-1756900800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Immigration Updates with BIC DESCRIPTION:Join a Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) caseworker to learn about the latest immigration policy changes\, legal updates\, and government announcements. Whether you’re a community member\, service provider\, or an immigrant\, these sessions are a chance to stay informed and ask questions. These online presentations are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 11am. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/immigration-updates-with-bic/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002979-1757412000-1757415600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250813T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172852Z UID:10004888-1757617200-1757626200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Big Lebowski” DESCRIPTION:Cult classic comedy The Big Lebowski is the story of two men with the same name from opposite ends of cultural and financial spectrums caught in the middle of a high stakes mystery. From filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen\, the movie stars a range of talent including Jeff Bridges\, John Goodman\, Julianne Moore\, Steve Buscemi\, John Turturro\, Philip Seymour Hoffmann\, Tara Reid\, Sam Elliott\, and more. (Rated R\, 1h 57min.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening.  URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-big-lebowski/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Big-Lebowski-hp-GQ-25Feb16_rex_b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002980-1758016800-1758020400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-09-16/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20250905T121431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121431Z UID:10004894-1758362400-1758384000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:On-farm Botanical Inks Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spend the day foraging seasonal botanicals and learning how to transform them into artist-quality natural inks. The workshop includes a guided farm walk\, harvesting from the dye garden\, and hands-on ink-making in the barn studio. No prior experience required—perfect for artists\, nature lovers\, and anyone curious about plant-based color. \nFull details and registration: www.farmandfieldny.com/workshops\nWhere: Farm & Field\, a 200-acre farm in Chatham\, NY\nContact: jill@farmandfieldny.com\nPhone: 973.879.6252 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/on-farm-botanical-inks-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Flier_August25_reduced-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002981-1758621600-1758625200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-09-23/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002982-1759226400-1759230000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-09-30/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002983-1759831200-1759834800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T121939 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002984-1760436000-1760439600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \nÂĄVenga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, mĂșsica\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR