# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Introducing… Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing! Planned in partnership with Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Indie Readery & Records, this inaugural event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and we hope you will join us for all the fun. 🎉📚🖊

The event will feature creative contests, opportunities for readers and writers to connect, and a Community Read featuring the book Rules for Ghosting by local author Shelly Jay Shore. And did we mention it's free to attend? 😊

For more details, including the event schedule, contest guidelines, and Community Read information, please visit www.pittsfieldlibrary.org/bookcon. If you have additional questions, please call (413) 499-9480 ext. 4 or email info@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thank you for supporting this inaugural event!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsfield/berkshire-book-con-a-celebration-of-reading-and-writing/200029630162001
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 242

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201
- **lat**: 42.44773
- **long**: -73.25152
- **full address**: 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing being held?
  - **A:** Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing?
  - **A:** Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing is organized by Berkshire Athenaeum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Berkshire Book Con: A Celebration of Reading & Writing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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