Becket Athenaeum Book Club- Tuesday, August 2, 1:30pm. Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit. Digital copies available on Libby and OverDrive. Email [email protected] for a physical book or for details regarding the Zoom meeting or an off-site meeting. Join us for lively conversation! Automated closed caption available on Zoom meeting. Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Becket Athenaeum. Herbal Tinctures with Kali Tomasi. August 2, 6-8pm at the library. Come and learn how to prepare your own herbal tinctures using the traditional folk method. Tinctures offer a wide range of support in a concentrated, shelf-stable, and liquid form. At the end of this class, you will go home with your own tincture as well as the knowledge to carry on your skills for future use. This hands-on, beginners workshop is open to all ages, but please note that anyone under 21 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited! Preregistration required: BecketAthenaeum.org/events/herbal-tinctures Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Becket Athenaeum. Summer Storytime & Craft Hour. Wednesdays, June 22 to August 24, 10:30am. Outdoor under tents. 12 Brooker Hill Rd, Becket (behind the Mullen House, across the street from the library). Seating is on grass, bring your own blanket/chairs. Preregistration appreciated: bit.ly/BA-storytime When the weather doesn't cooperate, we will meet inside the library where masks are encouraged especially if you are immunocompromised or not vaccinated. Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, and The Feigenbaum Foundation. 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

Becket Athenaeum. Cookbook Club. Monday, August 8 6pm. The Gefilte Manifesto by Jeffrey Yoskowitz & Liz Alpern. Email [email protected] for a copy of the cookbook. Let us know which recipe you plan to prepare. Prepare the recipe to share. Meet at the library (outside if the weather allows) to discuss experience with recipes and enjoy each other's creations. Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Becket Athenaeum. Poetry Reading: David Giannini-The Dawn of Nothing Important, Jessica Laser-Sergei Muzmich from All Sides. August 10, 3pm inside the library. Refreshments will be served! Preregistration appreciated: bit.ly/BA-Aug-poetry Masks are encouraged especially if you are immunocompromised or not vaccinated. Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Becket Athenaeum. Estate Planning with Pamela Green. August 17, 6:30-8pm inside the library. Masks are encouraged especially if you are immunocompromised or not vaccinated. Refreshments will be served! Join attorney Pamela Green, a partner in the firm Smith Green & Holmes, LLP, to learn what every person should know about Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health care Proxies. She will provide a broad overview of what these documents can do for you and why you may (or may not) need them. There will be time for questions. Preregistration appreciated: bit.ly/BA-estate Funded by Central Berkshire Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Becket Athenaeum Book Sale Fundraiser. Saturdays, 10am-4pm: August 20, September 10. Weather permitting, library lawn. Interested in volunteering? [email protected] Selections vary month-to-month! Come browse through an array of books, audiobooks, and more! By donation (cash or check). Also enjoy lawn games and programs for all ages! (visit our website for more event details) All proceeds support the services & programs at the Becket Athenaeum! 3367 Main St, Becket 413-623-5483 [email protected] BecketAthenaeum.org Follow us: Facebook & Instagram.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

- August 20, 11am: New England Birds of Prey by Wingmasters
- August 20, 2pm: Storyteller, Eshu Bumpus
- August 23, 11am: Hands on Nature: Butterflies & Moths

- September 6, 1:30pm: Book Club: My Life in France by Julia Child
- September 12, 6-7:30pm: Cookbook Club: Against All Grain by Danielle Walker
- Wild Edibles Ethical Foraging: TBD
- Herbal Salves & More: TBD
- Pollinator Gardens: TBD