Library
Mason in Great Barrington and Ramsdell in Housatonic comprise The Great Barrington Libraries, a municipal department overseen by the Town Manager. There is a six-person elected Board of Trustees which is responsible for plans, policies, and priorities. There is also a Friends of the GB Libraries group which is non-profit and raises money through the sale of donated books.
The libraries are funded by the taxes of the people of Great Barrington and strive to provide a variety of current educational and cultural materials as well as welcoming spaces for quiet study, programs, and public meetings. Volunteers are very important to the libraries; individuals are encouraged to apply for training.
The Great Barrington Libraries also have their own web site:
Member | Term Expiration | |
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G. Patrick Hollenbeck | Chair | 2024 |
Carol McGlinchey | Member | 2024 |
Lauren Clark | Member | 2025 |
Ruby Chang | Member | 2025 |
Sandra Pantorno | Member | 2026 |
Robert Shaeffer | Member | 2026 |