BASIC Berkshires

Know Your Rights Training
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom (We will send link when you register)
This training will cover basic Know Your Rights information, including rights in interactions with immigration enforcement, including when immigration comes to your home, stops you while driving or in public, the new registration rule, family preparedness, where to get legal help, and information on notario fraud and immigration scams.

Tinker Tots
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 and 9 more dates | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE!
Each 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.
¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos, arte, música, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Know Your Rights & Best Practices for K-12 Educators
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom (We will send link when you register)
This training is intended for those working in Massachusetts K-12 schools, including teachers, counselors, administrators. It will cover basic Know Your Rights information, rights in interactions with immigration enforcement, family preparedness, and where to get legal help. We will review guidance to K-12 schools issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and review best practices with regard to data sharing, responding to ICE presence or requests for information, and navigating conversations with immigrant students and their families. Finally, we will share information about eligibility for in-state tuition and state financial aid for immigrant students.

100 Years of Movies: “The Philadelphia Story” (1940)
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
George Cukor’s classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story” stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart in a romantic romp about marriage and high society. The film marked Katharine Hepburn’s box office breakthrough, and earned two Oscars – Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay. (Not rated, 1h 52min.)
Following 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.

🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00
🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿
Spend the day on-farm: inspired, connected, and grounded
Join 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.
We’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.
Whether 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.
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 10am – 4pm
Chatham, NY (2.5 hrs from BKN, 25 min from Hudson, NY & Great Barrington, MA)
Details + Registration:
👉 farmandfieldny.com/workshops/botanical-inks-06-14-2025
> Make and take home your own wild inks
> Harvest Walk – foraging in fields & gathering in dye garden
> Learn responsible foraging practices
> Seasonal outdoor farm lunch included

📸 Follow along on Instagram: @farmandfieldny
🖊️ Questions: email Jill at jill@farmandfieldny.com
Please share with anyone who might be interested!

100 Years of Movies: “The Maltese Falcon”
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
“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.)
Following 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.

KidNet by LitNet
2025-06-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Stockbridge Library, 46 Main Street, Stockbridge, 01262
LitNet and The Stockbridge Library invite you to KIDNET!
LitNet y la biblioteca de Stockbridge los invitia a KIDNET!

Wednesday, June 25 from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Stockbridge Library
Miercoles, 25 de juno, 10:30 a 12:30 a la biblioteca de Stockbridge

FREE/GRATIS!

Join us for bilingual stories and music (with Natalia Bernal), crafts, book giveaways, and food!
Acompáñenos por cuentos bilingues y musica con (Natalia Bernal), artesanias, libros gratis, y comida!

LINK TO REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/1EbS2jRyohXRhpvE9

BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Spanish)
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:00
Join us on Zoom 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.
These presentations empower immigrants,
service providers, and community members
with practical guidance and support.

BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire, 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA, 01236
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.
These presentations empower immigrants, service providers, and community members with practical guidance and support.

BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
2025-06-26 17:00 - 18:00

Immigration Updates with BIC
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00
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.

100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on 8/8!
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
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.)
Following 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.

BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:00
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.
These presentations empower immigrants, service providers, and community members with practical guidance and support.
Registration is required for security reasons. BIC does not share your information.
