Fun stuff for kids and parents!
 We invite all families with young children to check out our
free programs held at The Family Center in Great Barrington
and at other locations throughout South Berkshire County.  Playgroups allow children, and the adults who accompany them, to meet one another in a loosely structured group that includes circle time and a snack. The Family Network sponsors eight weekly playgroups that meet at The Family Center in Great Barrington and in other South Berkshire County towns. Playgroups follow the school calendar, with outdoor playgroups offered during July and August. Locations and times are listed in the Playgroup Schedule and Monthly Schedule
 Free clothing (sizes newborn through seven), books, and toys are available at The Family Center during Drop-In and during regular business hours, M-F 9am-4pm. Donations in excellent condition are gratefully accepted. Please do not leave donations outside The Family Center after business hours.
 A variety of workshops and lectures are offered each month, in addition to ongoing support and discussion groups. Child care is always available during programs for parents. All programs currently being offered are listed in the Monthly Schedule.
 A weekly Story Hour is held at the New Marlborough Library. Play and Learn is a preschool class for 3 and 4-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Creative movement, art, music, water and gym activities, and field trips are offered periodically. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all Family Network programs. All activities currently being offered are listed in the Monthly Schedule.
 The Family Center has a large selection of children’s videos, as well as books, audio tapes and videos covering a wide variety of topics related to parenting and family life that can be borrowed from the Lending Library. Some books and videos are available in Spanish. Materials may be checked out during Drop-In and during regular business hours, M-F 9am-4pm.
 Parents, caregivers and children are welcome to use the Playroom, Clothing Exchange and Lending Library at The Family Center Monday-Friday, 2-4 pm, with extended hours during school vacations. Families are welcome to come to The Family Center to meet with staff or get information about Family Network programs any time during business hours, M-F 9am-4pm.
 The Family Center has a large, safe playroom, with age-appropriate toys and activities for parents, caregivers and children to enjoy. The Family Center also has a fenced-in playground with outdoor activities for young children. Families are invited to use the playroom during Drop-In hours.
 Information on family life is available at The Family Center. Staff members can help families find relevant literature and access appropriate resources in the community. Information is available in Spanish. Staff members are available to offer emotional support and to help families with transportation to appointments and Family Network programs.
The Family Center is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
Phone: 413-528-0721
Registration is required for all activities except the weekly playgroups.
In order to ensure that we have enough participants for a program and the appropriate child care arrangements, please contact us ASAP if your plans change after you have registered.
Messages can be left on the answering machine after business hours.
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Playgroup Schedule
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W. Stockbridge
Town Hall
Playground Play | Stockbridge
Town Hall
Playground Play | New Marlborough
Library
Story Hour
10:00 - 11:15 am | Mansfield Lake GB
Playground/Water
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Playgroups are held from 9:30 - 11:30 am unless otherwise noted.
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