Upcoming Tutor Training and Orientation
Training of volunteers to tutor English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) begins soon. You don’t need to speak a foreign language to help someone learn English. The training provides information on issues common in working with adult speakers of other languages and techniques for teaching communication skills and overcoming language barriers.
If you’re interested in learning more about being a tutor, and want more details about the upcoming tutor training sessions, please come to the next orientation on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s public library, located at 1 Wendell Ave. in Pittsfield.
Training sessions will be October 24, 27, 31, November 3, 7 and 10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, with all sessions required. The training will be held at the Berkshire Athenaeum. For information call 413-499-9487 or email us at LVBC@bcn.net.
Links for Literacy – Returning in October in time for Halloween

Play miniature golf INSIDE the library!
A 10-hole golf course will be set up inside the library, taking advantage of all three floors. The course takes about an hour to play, and free refreshments will be available. Halloween costumes welcome!
Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA
Admission: $5.00 for adults, children under 12 golf for free!
All funds raised will benefit Literacy Volunteers.
Title Sponsor | |
Berkshire Gas | ![]() |
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Adelson & Co., PC | ![]() |
Kathi & Mark Clatterbaugh | ![]() |
CompuWorks | ![]() |
Courtney, Lee & Hamel, PC | ![]() |
Crescent Creamery | ![]() |
Hill Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. | ![]() |
Lee Bank | ![]() |
MyCom Federal Credit Union | ![]() |
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank | ![]() |
Pittsfield Pipers, Inc. | ![]() |
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital | ![]() |
Dr. Natalya Yantovsky, DMD | ![]() |