A Carnegie Library serving the Pittsfield, Burnham, and Detroit communities
Does chocolate milk come from brown cows? A lot of adults think so...but we know it doesn't! Come celebrate this drink that's actually pretty good for a growing body...
Come join us for an evening playing European-style contemporary board games! 18+ are welcome – bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new game. Recent games have included Wingspan, Sagrada, Photosynthesis, Mantis, Century Spice Road and more.
Explore the difference between biomes, habitats, ecosystems, and more and how animals are adapted to survive in their special places on our planet. Participants will engage with big science concepts by learning about specific insects and their habitats and ecology, and observe live insects. Each child will use what they learned by building a mini […]
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present at evening with storyteller extraordinaire Margaret Jones. Margaret will be sharing stories from her book Walking Sacred Sites, and transporting "us to places she has visited, from her search for ancestral sites in Wales and Scotland to sacred sites […]
Come join us for an evening playing European-style contemporary board games! 18+ are welcome – bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new game. Recent games have included Wingspan, Sagrada, Photosynthesis, Mantis, Century Spice Road and more.
It's destructive and dangerous - and it's also critical to our environment. Learn more about fire with Mr. Wes.
Join Mr. Wes in celebrating vinyl records - the great grandparents of CDs and MP3s! Did you know that a record spins faster on the outer edge than the inner edge? How is that possible?
It's a go for the Star Party! The weather is cooperating, so we'll meet on the library front steps at 8:30 then walk down into Manson Park together and meet Northern Stars Planetarium there. Dress for cool weather and consider bug spray! Join Northern Stars in using its telescopes to share the wonders of deep […]
Come join us for an evening playing European-style contemporary board games! 18+ are welcome – bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new game. Recent games have included Wingspan, Sagrada, Photosynthesis, Mantis, Century Spice Road and more.
Bring back your reading logs to turn in and win some prizes and get free books! Games and fun with Mr. Wes (don't worry, no actual fireworks will be involved)
Join Mr. Wes in exploring airplanes and flight! Have you ever flown the friendly skies? Do you know who Amelia Earhart was? Come find out about this pioneering aviationist!
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present an evening presentation by nationally known Maine author Monica Wood. She will share excerpts from her writing, talk about her writing process, and answer questions from the audience. Books will be available for sale and signing. Monica Wood is […]
Collage artist Michael Albert brings his popular collage program back to the library - if you missed him last time, be sure to sign up early for this event! Participants are limited to 40 so be sure to register and reserve your spot(s). American Pop Artist Michael Albert is nationally known for making collage artworks […]
Come join us for an evening playing European-style contemporary board games! 18+ are welcome – bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new game. Recent games have included Wingspan, Sagrada, Photosynthesis, Mantis, Century Spice Road and more.
Come join Mr. to learn about teeth - and the tooth fairy! Did you know that the tooth fairy is called El Ratoncito Perez in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries? It's a little mouse that takes away your tooth and leaves a treat! What do you imagine the tooth fairy looks like?
Fall isn't here yet, but let's celebrate the return of school and cooler weather with some fun activities and adventures!
Come sing, dance, and play with age-appropriate activities for ages birth to five. Everyone is welcome! Miss Kristen will be filling in for Miss Jenny while she takes some well deserved vacation!
Join Mr. Wes in experimenting with lemons! They don't just make lemonade - they can make invisible ink, volcanoes, and batteries, too!