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ABOUT US

The Great Barrington Library Fund (GBLF) was founded in 2024 as a MA non-profit corporation to help raise funds for our libraries, spurred by the critical need to renovate Ramsdell Library in the village of Housatonic within the town of Great Barrington.

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RAMSDELL LIBRARY

Ramsdell Library was deeded to the inhabitants of Great Barrington to ‘forever hold, support and maintain the property’ by the family of Theodore Ramsdell.

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Mason Library

MASON LIBRARY

Designed by Blanchard & Barnes of New York and built in 1913, the Mason Library was made possible by a bequest of Mary A. Mason of in memory of her husband, Henry Hobart Mason.

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Press Releases

Ramsdell Library with Rainbow Crosswalk

Announcement of MBLC Grant

On January 13th, 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announced winners of its coveted building grant. Great Barrington’s Ramsdell Library building was awarded $100,000 which may be used for schematic design, cost analysis of options, site investigation, and project management services.
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Ramsdell Library

Ramsdell Building Committee has been formed

The Ramsdell Building Advisory Committee has been formed to assist in the design of a modern, progressive, next-generation library.
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Archive photo of Ramsdell Interior

Press Release on the Selection of Ramsdell’s Architects

Architecture Firm Contracted for Ramsdell Library Design and Planning Great Barrington, MA — The Ramsdell Building Committee of the Town of Great Barrington announces its selection of Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects of 177 Milk Street, Boston, for the Planning and Design Phase of renovating Ramsdell Library.
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Join us in enriching our community—donate today to support our local library and help us provide essential upgrades, programs, and opportunities for everyone!

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HOW YOUR FUNDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

STRUCTURAL UPDATES

Important updates would ensure structural integrity and adherence to modern building codes.

ENHANCED PROGRAMS

Updating and extending our program offering to cater to a larger audience.

ACCESSIBILITY

Making changes to our layout and incorporating new designs to make the library fully accessible.