PITTSFIELD— The Berkshire Athenaeum and Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE), based out of Berkshire County Head Start, invite children ages 6 and under and their families to a free early literacy event celebrating the beloved children's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. T
The event will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library located at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
This event aims to engage young learners and their families through a variety of fun, STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. Attendees can look forward to a special storytime reading of the book and hands-on activity stations designed to explore
themes from the story.
"We are so excited to bring this classic book to life for our community's youngest readers," said Sara Russell-Scholl, Youth Services Supervisor. "This event provides a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a morning of literacy and play together. The STEAM activities and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself will help inspire a love for reading and learning."
Activities will include:
• Storytime: A dynamic reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
• Activity Stations: Interactive inspired by Eric Carle’s book's.
• Character Meet & Greet: A chance to meet and take pictures with The Very Hungry
Caterpillar character.
• Book Giveaway: Every family will receive a free book to take home while supplies last.
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Families are encouraged to attend and discover the joys of reading and early learning.
For more information, visit the Library’s website at www.pittsfieldlibrary.org or contact the Youth Services Department at (413) 499-9480, option 5 or childrens@pittsfieldlibrary.org.
Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.
