What to do and see in Berkshires, Berkshires: The Best Libraries

November 26, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

The Berkshires are home to an impressive collection of cultural and historic sights. Get your fill of music, art and theater at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony's summer home, MASS MoCA, the country's largest contemporary art center, the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recreational opportunities also abound, including snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, rafting, kayaking, fishing and golf. The Berkshires are an easy drive, just two and a half hours from Boston and New York.
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1. Chapin Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts

Stetson Hall Main St., Williamstown, MA +1 413-597-2462
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Chapin Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts

This library houses rare editions of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Reviewed By Frenchie28

We were fortunate to have a graduate student provide information about the pamphlets and documents in this special room. Rare and one-of-a-kind documents relating to the founding of the United States are available for perusing. This is a perfect place for history buffs.

2. First Lenox Library

Lenox, MA
Excellent
74%
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23%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

First Lenox Library

This 1815 library is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Reviewed By TommyBoy94 - Philadelphia, United States

Libraries are treasures. This one which is steeped in history and great architecture is located in the splendid Berkshire town of Lenox, Mass.

3. Lee Library

100 Main St, Lee, MA 01238-1614 +1 413-243-0385 [email protected] http://www.leelibrary.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Lee Library

Building made from local marble.

4. Sanford Blackinton Mansion, North Adams Public Library

74 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247-4168 +1 413-662-3133 http://www.naplibrary.com/a-brief-history-of-the-library/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Sanford Blackinton Mansion, North Adams Public Library

A full service, CWMARS library with expanded loaning and great web resources .... your gateway to learning.

5. Ramsdell Library

1087 Main St, Housatonic, MA 01236-9730 +1 413-274-3738 http://gblibraries.org/about-us/where-we-are/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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