Berkshire South is such a valuable part of our community, but it's also great for visitors looking…read morefor a place to workout or swim indoors. The employees are helpful, facilities good quality, and hours convenient. There are always a ton of fun programs offered: cooking classes, arts and crafts, swim and fitness lessons, babysitting and life guard certifications (look for them out patrolling local lakes in the summer!), dance for kids and adults, guided nature walks, etc. etc. You can even host a birthday party here! Most importantly, this organization does such vital good work for our community - from providing excellent childcare and day camps for families to offering free community suppers and discounted memberships to those in need. People of all ages and backgrounds can find a deep sense of belonging here. I truly appreciate all the work the staff and volunteers do for the people of Great Barrington and nearby towns.

Berkshire South is a terrific facility with a wonderful, friendly staff. The COVID protocol is top…read morenotch. The problem is that their policy is to sic a collection agency on you if a payment problem occurs. I had a monthly membership and lost my credit card. Every other company with which I'd set up auto payments sent me an email with a few days grace to set up my new card. I never got an email from Berkshire South but did get a dunning letter from a collection agency. I live in town too small to have postal delivery, and I don't retrieve my mail from the post office daily so I missed the letter. I eventually got a call from the collection agency and that day drove to Berkshire South to pay my monthly fee (plus a $20 collection fee) and set up my new card. I got another call from the collection agency a couple of weeks later and drove to Berkshire South to see if they could get the collection agency off my back and if there was a way I could join on a monthly basis that wasn't automatically billed. The receptionist told me that the membership manager had just started a phone meeting, so I took her card to handle the matter over the phone. I left two messages for her - her title is Membership and Rentals Manager. Neither call was returned. So I called the collection agency and was told that Berkshire South had called them and I was no longer on their books. So that's cleared up, but I don't know if there's a membership set up that would work for me. I left what I hope is a final message with the Membership and Rentals Manager asking her to cancel my membership - unfortunately, that seems to be my only option - and to inform me by mail or phone that it's been cancelled. I really hope I get an email or a phone call and I'm wondering if I should just cancel the auto-payment and hope they don't sic a collection agency on me again.

I am working with the WCA to plan my bridal shower and wedding at their beautiful historic…read moreclubhouse. The women are a delight to work with and it's a gorgeous venue! Highly recommend this site!

I attended a bridal shower here and it was the perfect venue. I am now planning my cousin's bridal…read moreshower here and they have been a pleasure to work with!

Green Kill art gallery space continually exhibits under the radar artists one after the other. It…read moreis worth visiting during the Saturday and Sunday exclusive gallery hours. Other times there is music and poetry events. Check it out. I have an exhibit there currently (July-Aug 2025).

We (me, my best friend who helped set the event up, and my pup who you all may know as Marcel from…read moreprevious posts) attended a Singer-Songwriter Showcase at Green Kill this past week. I wasn't positive I was going to make the trip to Kingston but I couldn't be more thrilled that I did and I can't wait for the next one - I'm even offering to get involved so as to have one sooner rather than later. This Singer-Songwriter Showcase focused on A Night of Original Music from NY-based singer-songwriters, and we can only hope the next will be as fun and inspiring. Even Marcel sat up to watch and then closed his eyes and let the music wash over him. Artists who played included Kyle Miller, Ami Madeleine, Lorkin O'Reilly, and Sandrine. Keep your eyes and ears open - this is truly a special place.

Went to an event here for senior miss America , Was fun time for all , staff and sponsors were…read moregreat , contestants were awesome .

Burroughs is a great asset to the community. They offer meeting spaces, activities for children, a…read morecommunity garden, citizenship classes and English language learning opportunities, among other services. I'm a big fan of the "Our Woven Community" program. It supports refugee women with opportunities to make and sell beautiful handbags, scarves and other items. I recently bought two tote bags as gifts for friends. The bags were lovely, unique, and each one included a biography of the woman who created it. My friends loved them! Our Woven Community doesn't have an official shop space in the Burroughs building, so I called ahead and when I got there the receptionist showed me bins full of items for sale. They also sell the products online and at craft fairs, farmers markets, etc. Half the proceeds go to the women directly, and the other half pays for supplies, equipment, and entrepreneurial skills training.

I attend groups meetings here regularly and it's an amazing building. Not too far from the highway…read moreand there's plenty of parking. The building is beautiful, always clean and has an attendant in the front when you enter. The meeting space in each room is perfect. The quality of the sitting and space to do presentations are great. Everywhere I've been in the building is always clean, including the bathroom. Definitely a great value to utilize space here.

Great place to visit, the services there are great!! Food Pantry every 3rd Thurs…read more xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Love this place. New to the area and although hours are slightly goofy, it is a great place to get…read morework done, prints or just grab a book and enjoy the space. Staff are great and helpful and the space is beautiful in a great little town! Highly recommend checking it out and seeing what peaks your interest there. Great local resource!!!

The Phoenicia Library's logo is the best. It features a bespectacled bear in an Adirondack chair,…read morereading a book. Really, what's NOT to adore about that? Due to a fire several years ago, the library recently underwent major renovations and looks brand spanking new. There are two floors full of books and DVDs, and the rooms are bright with lots of light and wooden floors. There were plenty of folks sitting in chairs and reading and also a bunch in a back conference-like room. If you enjoy fishing and ukuleles, you're in luck. Ukuleles are available to borrow, and the Phoenicia Library also has the unique Jerry Bartlett Memorial Angling Collection which is worth checking out, on the second floor. We spoke with a couple of librarians, and they were quite friendly and helpful. There is a bathroom off to the side of the circulation desk. Offering lots of books and activities, if I lived in Phoenicia, I'd be a regular fixture at the library, no doubt.