Lenox Library

An interesting find and a great looking library inside and out! Formerly the Berkshire County Courthouse until 1869. The two and a half men, err, story building 🏢 was constructed between 1815-16. The architect was Isaac Damon. It is currently operated by the Lenox Library Association. It is known for the collections it houses. The Tanglewood Papers, which contains the history of Tanglewood including musical and foundation history. Historical artifacts and pictures are located here as well. Other collections are the Edwin Hale Lincoln Photography Collection, the Elizabeth MacKinsrty Collection of illustrated children's books from the 18th - early 20th Century. The inside has a classic look especially with the busts on display. It has access to computers 🖥️ and modern media. There is the Sed

I love the Lenox library! The staff is friendly and always helpful. I do wish they would put back the comfortable chairs for adults in the children's section. Some Grandparents do not appreciate sitting on the floor or in child sized chairs!

Very kind and helpful staff that clearly like their jobs. I'm a library director and like to stop in other libraries when on holiday, and I'm so glad I stopped into this gem of a library. Thanks for the welcome!

I WENT TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME AND ATTENDED A LECTURE WHICH WAS GREAT.. FUN ATMOSPHERE AND GREAT GROUP OF FEMALES. GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

One of my favorite places in the Berkshires. They have the magazines I like to read. The librarians are very helpful and have met my request for books fast, even when the books were from distant places.