Happy December! Read on to see what’s new at your library.

The kids are taking over! For the month of December, our library art wall is dedicated to showing off the incredible work of our young artists. Stop in and see robots, abstract art, collograph prints, and more. There’s also a collaborative piece of artwork by Southern Berkshire Childcare Program (SBCCP) preschoolers.

Join us for a reception on Friday, December 16 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pieces are not for individual sale, but donations are welcome and will fund future art programs at the library.

The big red art swap cabinet is full of supplies - come in and take whatever you need to create holiday magic ? The cabinet is located in our downstairs art room, available during all of the library's open hours.

Thank you to all of our generous donors. We can’t wait to see what our community creates! Be sure to spread the word and let your friends and neighbors know about this shared resource, open to all.

John James Audubon is a celebrated name in American natural and art history, author of the massive volume of bird illustrations, The Birds of America. His legacy is both inspirational and tarnished. He produced timeless work, yet owed some of his success to the African people he enslaved. In contrast, the composer Anthony Philip Heinrich, who at his height was called "The Beethoven of America," is virtually unknown today. When he died, penniless, in a New York flat, he was given a berth in the Audubon burial vault by John's widow, Lucy. Take a tour through the deeply intertwined and weirdly parallel lives of these two American originals -- featuring Audubon's art and excerpts of Heinrich's symphonies, including works dedicated to American birds and to Audubon himself.

Fred Baumgarten has devoted the better part of a quarter of a century researching the stranger-than-fiction connections between Audubon and Heinrich and their respective lives.

Join us Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m. to learn more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library.

We’re excited to welcome back Madeline Monaghan for another Singing Bowl Sound Healing Workshop! Learn about the power of vibration and sound in this calming workshop on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. Thank you to the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library for their sponsorship.

Madeline is also offering a singing bowl workshop for children ages 3+ at 11 a.m. that Saturday - see the children’s section for details.

Join us in the Bushnell-Sage Library Program Room as we discuss New York Times bestseller Earthly Remains by Donna Leon.

“When she’s writing about her beloved Venice, Donna Leon can do no wrong.” Marilyn Stasio, New York Times

The BSL Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Did you know that Sheffield Saves has a rotating display in our lobby? Take a look and find tips on how to reuse, recycle, and refuse this holiday season. This time of year can create a lot of waste. Find out how to transform it!

Introduce your little ones (ages 3+) to the sounds and wonders of singing bowls! Bring some peace to this busy season on Saturday, December 17 at 11 a.m.

Madeline Monaghan is a yoga instructor who has used the power of the Singing Bowls at the end of her classes for many years. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library.

Thanks to Sheffield Saves and your generous donations, we're happy to offer free binders, pencils, notepads, and more for students. Help yourself! Located in the back of the children's area.

Creativebug is here to help you with all of your holiday DIY projects. Try their “Holiday Craft-Along” series for 30 days of card, tag, and package making. It’s all free to access with your Bushnell-Sage Library card!

Don’t forget to check the art swap cabinet for supplies - open to all in the downstairs art room during library hours.

Books, audio, magazines, concerts and more - all with Libby

Download Libby for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Your library card gives you access to thousands of books, audio and magazines. You can even access concerts with Qello, great independent films with IndieFlix, or Great Courses!

Learn more about Libby

A night at the museum.

Thanks to the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield residents can check out passes for free or discounted admission to a dozen local cultural centers and museums!

See where you can go

Spread the news!

Get FREE access to the New York Times in or out of the library. Visit our website for details. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library.

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Borrow a free WiFi hotspot

Bushnell-Sage Library cardholders and Sheffield residents with a CW MARS card can borrow a WiFi hotspot free for up to 3 weeks. Create your own secure WiFi network at home or on-the-go.

Hotspot borrowers must be 18 years old and in good standing with the library. Only one hotspot is allowed per household. Each hotspot will support up to 10 connected devices. Visit the library to learn more. Check the T-Mobile coverage map to see if service is available in your planned area.

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