The Stockbridge Library, Museum and Archives http://stockbridgelibrary.org Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Bookclub http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/10/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-bookclub-9/ http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/10/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-bookclub-9/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:00:49 +0000 linda http://stockbridgelibrary.org/?p=1499 Join us at the Stockbridge Library for the Book Club “Mystery, Murder and Mayhem: from Poe to the Present.”

This will be just plain fun! We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

We will discuss two books at this meeting:

“The Judas Pair” by Jonathan Gash

“A Killing in Antiques” by Mary Moody

We hope you can join us!

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This will be just plain fun! We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

We will discuss two books at this meeting:

“Midnight Rounds” by Richard Green

“The 39 Steps” by John Buchan

We hope you can join us!

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This will be just plain fun! We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

We will discuss two books at this meeting:

“In the Woods” by Tana French

“Wildfire at Midnight” by Mary Stewart

We hope you can join us!

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This will be just plain fun! We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

We will discuss two books at this meeting:

“Nine Tailors” by Dorothy Sayers

“Summer’s Lease” by John Mortimer

We hope you can join us!

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]]> http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/summer-reading-kick-off-event/feed/ 0 Bestselling Author Nancy Thayer http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/bestselling-author-nancy-thayer-book-reading/ http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/bestselling-author-nancy-thayer-book-reading/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:00:01 +0000 linda http://stockbridgelibrary.org/?p=1649 New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer will read from her new book, SUMMER BREEZE (Ballantine Books; June 5, 2012), a scintillating story about three fascinating young women who forge an unforgettable alliance over one sun-drenched summer in the Berkshires.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.  This event is free and open to the public.

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This will be just plain fun! We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

We will discuss two books at this meeting:

“Rebecca” by Daphne Du Mruier

“Dark Hollow” by John Connolly

We hope you can join us!

]]> http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-bookclub-6/feed/ 0 The Tale of the Stockbridge Library: 150th Anniversary Gala http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/the-tale-of-the-stockbridge-library-150th-anniversary-gala/ http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/the-tale-of-the-stockbridge-library-150th-anniversary-gala/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:30:22 +0000 linda http://stockbridgelibrary.org/?p=1657 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Stockbridge Library Association, as well as the 75th anniversary of its Local History Museum & Archives. On Friday, June 15, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., the Library will hold a grand party to celebrate this remarkable milestone. “The Tale of the Stockbridge Library: 150th Anniversary Gala” will be a twilight gathering on the grounds of Cherry Cottage, a historic 18th century dwelling in Stockbridge exquisitely restored by Hans and Kate Morris, Honorary Co-Chairs for the evening. Entertainment will consist of tours of the cottage, 19th century period music performed by Lanesborough trio Spare Parts, and a small live auction (details to come).
Ticket prices for the June 15th gala start at $75 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Library, a non-profit organization providing public library services to the greater Stockbridge community. Space is limited; please call the library at (413) 298-5501 for availability.
]]> http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/06/the-tale-of-the-stockbridge-library-150th-anniversary-gala/feed/ 0 The Art of Peggy Reeves http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/05/the-art-of-peggy-reeves/ http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/05/the-art-of-peggy-reeves/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000 linda http://stockbridgelibrary.org/?p=1639 http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/05/the-art-of-peggy-reeves/feed/ 0 Those That Sail the Sea http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/05/those-that-sail-the-sea/ http://stockbridgelibrary.org/2012/05/those-that-sail-the-sea/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 22:00:12 +0000 linda http://stockbridgelibrary.org/?p=1626 April - May Exhibit:  Those That Sail the Sea

 William Flinn (1822-1870) and his son, Charles (1845-1916), were both sea captains in the 19th century.  Several items they acquired during their sea-faring days are on display in the downstairs hallway of the library, thanks to their descendant, Patricia Flinn.   The exhibit includes a ‘pharmacy’ or medicine chest, sailing directions to the African coast, and a unique deck of cards that may have helped while away the time on one of the long voyages. 

 This is one of an ongoing series of exhibits highlighting local collections.  If you have a collection you would like to share, plese contact the Curator of the Stockbridge Library Historical Collection.

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