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There are many hidden pieces of history that one can find throughout Stockbridge. This photograph from 1938 shows an old mill dam that was situated at the stream behind St. Helen's Home. You can see the old store and post office in the background. David Milton Jones Photography Collection 2000.026

Stop by the library to pick up this craft!

August Featured Artist: Ruth Drysdale

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August Book Club

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Shoe Stories in the Procter Gallery

On exhibit in the Stockbridge Library, Museum and Archives Procter Gallery from May 3 to August 15, 2022. This exhibit examines a wide variety of footwear with ties to the Berkshires, from humble handmade work clogs of 19th-century mill workers to beautiful red pumps purchased in Paris by Miss Margaret Stanley of Pittsfield in 1932.

 

ONLINE exhibit and video – Ice Age

Ice Age: Stockbridge’s history with ice, from industrial to romantic.

Also: check out our new video about the history of Ice Harvesting in Stockbridge (1876-1946)

Self-guided digital tour map of the Stockbridge Cemetery

Want to take a stroll outdoors and learn more about Stockbridge history?

Check out our new online self-guided tour of the Stockbridge Cemetery!

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Visit our YouTube Channel to view recordings of our past programs.

Upcoming Events

CANCELED (08/09) – Storytime in the Children’s Room

Storytime is canceled on August 9th, but will resume on August 16th. Join Youth Librarian Rachel for a weekly storytime in the children’s room of the Stockbridge Library every Tuesday…

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Stockbridge Writers Meet on Zoom

The Stockbridge Library invites writers and would-be-writers to take a leap into creative and skillful writing. The Stockbridge Writers will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00…

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August Book Club

Our August Book Club will feature Porter Fox’s Northland.  This is a hybrid event taking place on Thursday, August 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Stop by to pick…

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Youth Services is the Place for Kids!

Databases that can help with school assignments, details about programs, suggested web links – it’s all here!

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Youth Services

CANCELED (08/09) – Storytime in the Children’s Room
S’mores Pudding and Craft Party
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Stockbridge Writers Meet on Zoom
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Stockbridge Writers Meet on Zoom
Stockbridge History Begins Here

The Stockbridge Museum & Archives holds more than 500 artifacts and almost 100 pieces of fine and graphic art and a rich archival collection of Stockbridge history.

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Museum & Archives

The Procter Museum & Archives is a museum and non-circulating archival collection of Stockbridge history.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Museum & Archives is currently closed to walk-in visitors. However, researchers may use the archival collections by appointment only.

Please contact us at: info@stockbridgelibrary.org to request more information or to schedule a research appointment in the archives.