Youth Services

We have many free programs, events and services for kids and families. Kids can get help with their homework or take part in summer learning programs. We offer storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We also support parents, caregivers, and teachers in their work with kids.

Bag of Books

We love putting together books for our little readers! You can find out how to get your bag of books by filling out our form.

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Dial-A-Story

Want to listen to stories read by our Youth Librarian? Catch a new story each Tuesday! Dial-A-Story offers a wide range of short stories for children aged preschool through Grade 3. The best part is, you can access this fun service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Dial (413) 298-5501 and press 1 to listen!

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Rachel Nicholson

YOUTH LIBRARIAN

(413) 298-5501
rnicholson@cwmars.org

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Bag of Books Request: Youth Materials

Parents: Would you like our Youth Librarian to handpick a bag of books for your child? It’s easy; just fill out the form below to set your preferences. Once the…

Boston Public Library Kids!

Amazing resources are available to all Massachusetts residents. All you need is a BPL ecard. Once you have your card, look for some of these here: Tumblemath – Online math…

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids includes thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up! You will find movies, storytime, tv-series, quick flicks, science and math exploration, stories from around the world, classic tales,…

Outdoor Storytime

Join Miss Rachel for outdoor storytime on the front lawn of the Stockbridge Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00. Each week we’ll sing some songs, dance around, and read…

Resources for Parents

Helping Children Cope (Ready.gov) Coronavirus: A Book For Children Southberkshirekids.org – On this page you will find links to MA Resident Resources (emergency childcare, unemployment, food support) Community Health Programs offers some…

Resources for Teens

CodeAcademy or edX: Learn coding! Gale Databases for Teens can support you with all your school and homework needs

Resources for Younger Children

LibbyEbooks and audiobooks Read Along Series from PBS KIDS Storylineonline.netEach book is read by an actor and some books have an accompanying teacher’s guide that is full of activities. stories.audible.comFree audiobooks…

Upcoming Events

Story Hour with Music, Movement and Craft

Thursday, January 20 @ 10:30 am

Join us in the children’s room on Thursday, January 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for a story hour with music, movement, and a craft! Youth librarian Rachel will…

Event Category: Youth

Storytime in the Children’s Room

Tuesday, January 25 @ 10:30 am

Join Youth Librarian Rachel for a weekly storytime in the children’s room of the Stockbridge Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00. Each week we’ll sing some songs, move around,…

Event Category: Youth

Second Annual Stockbridge Ice Festival

Saturday, February 19 @ 10:00 am

Join us on the front lawn of The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives to view sculptors craft solid blocks of ice into magnificent sculptures! This event is free and open…