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Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids

August 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

On the first Tuesday of each month, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount. 

    • This program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.
    • In the event of rain or inclement weather, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.
    • Pre-registration is not required for this program.

Each month, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month:

June: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

July: My Town, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis*

August: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby

September: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes

*Bilingual

Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org


South Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming, contact the CFCE Coordinator, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com


CALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!

This August, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages, reading levels, and languages are welcome!

Please drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs. 

Join us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy!


What accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.

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August 5
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