The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum is a volunteer, membership organization that supports the goals of the Berkshire Athenaeum. They provide assistance—financial and otherwise—so the public may make more complete use of the Athenaeum's services and facilities, and promote a better understanding of the Athenaeum's needs.
- Our Vision:A Library that meets and exceeds the needs of our community.
- Our Mission:The Mission of The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum is to support and promote our local library as a vital resource for the entire community.
- Our Purpose:The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum
- Furnish the library with high quality equipment and resources
- Provide first rate programming for children, teens, and adults
- Promote the library as a vital resource for the community
Since 1938 the Friends, with a strong and growing number of members who give of their time, skills and their money, have provided the resources to enhance the community’s library experience. The Friends furnish materials for The Library of Things, The Technology Lending Program, the Book Bike, the Seed Library, Teen Tech Programs, STEAM kits, Children’s Reading Programs, Museum Passes, and more. The Friends present programs that educate and entertain. The Friends offer assistance to promote the Wonder Inside concept demonstrating the efficacy of the library as “a community space offering people of all ages the materials and services necessary to satisfy an appetite for information and a desire for enjoyable recreational experiences.”
