The Children's Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum services children from preschool through Grade 6. Additionally, the Department offers computer usage for children featuring educational software for all age levels, videos for viewing in the library, and a listening center for audio cassettes. Throughout the week a wide variety of programs are offered. These include story hours, films, crafts, library instruction. The Children's Library offers class visits to all schools and home school groups.
Teachers can call in advance to reserve a special time and date.
Library instruction and tours will be conducted upon request and availability. Teachers are encouraged to have students apply for library cards at the time of their visit. The Children's Library is located on the basement level of the library and is open and staffed whenever the Berkshire Athenaeum is open. The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum is an organization of volunteers who help support library programs and services for the entire family. Donations from the Friends sponsor the summer reading club for children, fund special music and art programs, and purchase library equipment and furnishings not available through local funding sources.