Oct 03 Friday
Author talk and slide show by Liza Bennett, author of four novels set in the Berkshires, who turns to creative nonfiction in Georgia & Anita: The Lifelong Friendship of Georgia O’Keeffe and Anita Pollitzer to tell the fascinating, little-known story of the enduring friendship between America’s first great woman artist and a charismatic leader of the suffragist movement. Co-sponsored by the West Stockbridge Historical Society and the Friends of the West Stockbridge Library. Books will be available for purchase (with thanks to Shaker Mill Books) at the reception in the Old Town Hall after the event.Please register in advance on the West Stockbridge Historical Website -https://www.weststockbridgehistory.org/
Oct 11 Saturday
Explore one of the area’s biggest book sales, featuring 10,000+ like-new books in over 30 categories at bargain prices, all donated from Berkshire homes. You’ll discover books for all ages and interests – book lovers, book dealers, collectors, and kids – with something for everyone, so bring the whole family! Early entry numbers for a first look “Sneak Peek”, from 9:00 AM to noon, Saturday, will be handed out starting at 8:00 AM for a $10 donation. Be the first to browse the best selection of many rare finds, collectibles, signed copies, first editions, and pre-1900 treasures. Free admission on Saturday from noon to 5 PM and all day Sunday, 9AM to 5PM. All proceeds from this event, the Lenox Library’s Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year, support the library’s programs, materials, and resources. This event is sponsored by the Lenox office of Apella Wealth.
Oct 12 Sunday
Nov 08 Saturday
Please join us in celebration of the new middle-grade novel by bestselling local author Alex Gino, CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND. You’re invited to scour High Five Books on a scavenger hunt for titles mentioned in the new novel, meet Alex, and have books signed.
Alex will read at 5pm; scavenger hunt is 5:30-6:30pm. Books will be for sale. Readers are also welcome to bring their own beloved copies of Alex’s earlier books for signing.
ABOUT ‘CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND’From the award-winning author of MELISSA comes a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation.
This is not the summer Chris had planned …
Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren't bad -- they just don't let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. And her sister, Becca, is the opposite, never sitting still and never being quiet.
The good part is that Chris's grandparents are always telling her to go outside and "get some air" -- so she can escape into the woods with a book and get some alone time. Or at least it's alone time until Mia comes along. Mia is also in town for the summer, and she understands Chris in a way that Chris's family just can't.
Soon Chris is sneaking off to spend as much time with her friend as possible. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying?