We are thrilled to announce that the Sandisfield Library has joined the CW MARS (Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing) network! This means that our patrons can now enjoy access to an extensive collection of resources across a large network of libraries throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. What This Means for You: New Library…
Ahoy, mateys! “Pirate Adventures with Ed the Wizard” was a swashbuckling success! Kids and their parents had a blast testing their pirate knowledge with trivia, playing exciting pirate games, and winning awesome rewards. The highlight for many was the thrilling treasure hunt, where X marked the spot for hidden booty! Ed the Wizard kept the…
Exciting news for bookworms in Sandisfield! The Sandisfield Library has recently undergone a renovation to improve its interior layout, allowing for the addition of more bookshelves and a significantly more extensive collection! This means more choices for you, whether you’re a fan of classic novels, the latest bestsellers, or anything in between. But that’s not…
Moonlight, Summer Moonlight by Emily Jane Brontë ‘Tis moonlight, summer moonlight,All soft and still and fair;The solemn hour of midnightBreathes sweet thoughts everywhere, But most where trees are sendingTheir breezy boughs on high,Or stooping low are lendingA shelter from the sky. And there in those wild bowersA lovely form is laid;Green grass and dew-steeped flowersWave…
May, a month of blooming flowers and warmer days holds a somber and important place in our hearts as we mark Memorial Day. This day’s origins lie in the years following the Civil War when communities began honoring fallen soldiers. Originally called Decoration Day, individuals would adorn the graves of their lost loved ones with…
This month is a three-for as we celebrate Arab American History Month, National Deaf History Month, and National Poetry Month. Arab American history is a celebration that recognizes the contributions of Arab Americans to the nation’s history. Americans of Arab heritage have advanced the nation’s achievements in diplomacy, science, technology, art, and culture. Deaf History…
“A Grandmother Begins The Story,” by Michelle Porter. Some books are simply magical, and this is one of them. When I picked up the book, it was relatively light (330 pages), so it definitely not useful for weightlifting; I was intrigued by the cover, beaded work with a bison prominently featured. The book was magical…
Deus X by Stephen Mack Jones. There is nothing like a good murder mystery to curl up with late at night when the wind rattles the windows, and the snow flies. Deus X is the fourth novel in Stephen Mack Jones’ mystery series, whose protagonist is a former cop named August Snow. The books stand…
Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the Unites States and in other countries around the world. We honor the women of the past; suffragists, politicians, scientists, and artists who have made our world better. To understand more about women’s role in the world, check out these books at the library!
Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson. I enjoy reading Erik Larson‘s books. And this book gets five stars from me. This is the true story of the devastating hurricane of September 8, 1900 that destroyed the growing city of Galveston, Texas, and Isaac Cline, at the time the resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau, who…