Sheffield, MA’s own brand new BERKSHIRE BAT THEATER COMPANY presents GHOST WRITERS: an evening of short, Halloween-themed theater on the back lawn of the Bushnell-Sage Library on Saturday, October 22 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The evening will involve a combination of local and NYC actors presenting semi-staged readings and experimental puppet pieces, all perfect for the Spooky Season.
The event is free of strong language and graphic horror, but the chilling content is best for folks aged 10 and up.
Curated by Ed Valentine (4-time Emmy winner, Sesame Street), this presentation features new works by Kerri Grant, Itai Grunfeld, Liz Hara, Len Jenkin, Emma Layden, Joe Lyman, James P. Sheehan, & more.
Dress for the weather - hot cider provided!
Suggested donation $15, or pay what you will. Go to www.berkshirebat.com for more information.
Adults, are you ever envious of the art classes we run in our children’s department? Now’s your chance to unveil your inner artist!
Join us Thursday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. for Abstract Art for Grown-Ups. Led by our own children’s program coordinator and local artist Stefanie D’Angelo, participants will be guided through processes for warming up the art muscles, seeing with our art eyes, and letting go of perfectionism to create some interesting art.
No art experience needed to enjoy this program. We will discuss some elements of art, but this is not a technical drawing program. This is a casual evening of art-making. Let’s see what creepy art we can create with our blind contour portraits.
Kim from South Berkshire Kids visits us Friday, October 21 at 3:15 p.m. for another spook-tacular Story & Art class. We’ll read Bony Legs and then create our own illustration for the story. What will you create?
Sheffield’s Trunk-or-Treat is back - look for us downtown on Friday, October 28 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. We can’t wait to see your costumes!
It’s time for another drop-in Family Crafternoon! On Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., we’ll be making jack-o-lantern magazine collages. Stop in for a bit or hang out with us for a while. Get your craft on!
It’s time for black cats and pumpkins! Enjoy a stroll in the backyard and our October Storywalk® in partnership with South Berkshire Kids. Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean will be up in the backyard through the month of October. Stop inside to check out a copy of the book and a take-home craft!
Need some last-minute Halloween decorating help? Your Bushnell-Sage Library card gives you FREE access to Creativebug, a database of thousands of craft and art classes taught by experienced professionals. Activities for all ages!
Get ready for spooky season with Creativebug. Don’t forget to check the art swap cabinet for supplies - open to all in the art room during library hours.
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.
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!
Try a Playaway
We’ve introduced a new audiobook format at Bushnell-Sage.
Playaways are devices smaller than a deck of playing cards powered by a AAA battery that will play a full audiobook. No need for a CD player, internet connection, or digital savvy - all you need are wired headphones, speakers, or an aux cord to plug into your home or car stereo systems.
Stop in and browse our available titles, or search “playaway” in the CW MARS catalog to find great titles from across the state.
Need an aux cord or a portable speaker? Check one out from our Library of Things!
Spread the news!
Thanks to the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, you can get FREE access to the New York Times in or out of the library. Visit our website for details.
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!
We want to hear from you! Do you have any suggestions for programs or events? Things you’d like to see added to our collection or our library of things? Let us know - we’re here to help.
