The Quadrangle in downtown Springfield, State and Chestnut Streets
Tel. (413) 263-6800
Hours: Wed–Fri 12–4; Sat–Sun 11–4
An exhibition that tells the story of Theodor Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss’s) childhood in Springfield with family photographs and genealogical information about the Seuss-Geisel family history. The exhibit features comparisons of Dr. Seuss’s fanciful illustrations with actual places in Springfield that he would have known. Included are photographs and memorabilia from Kalmbach & Geisel Brewery, the family business founded by Ted’s grandfather.
A small play area for young children with bright, colorful walls illustrated with scenes and creatures from Dr. Seuss's books. Activities include a push-button listening station where children can hear the Cat in the Hat talking, Dr. Seuss books, child-size furniture.
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 658-1100
Hours: Tues–Sat 10–4; Sun 12–4
April 13, 2008
12:30 to 2:30pm
Free with Museum Admission
Author and illustrator, Marla Frazee and editor, Allyn Johnston offer an honest peek into the process of picture book making. This event is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
November 10, 2007 – May 26, 2008
February 8, 2008 – November 9, 2008
Bryant Road, Cummington, MA 01026
Tel. (413) 634-2244
Grounds open year round, guided tours available according to opening schedule or by appointment.
National Historic Landmark Home of America’s famed 19th century poet. Guided tours explore two centuries of the family life and architectural changes.
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Building, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Tel. (413) 256-4900
Hours: Mon–Fri 10–4; Sun 11–4
In 1997, the National Yiddish Book Center opened the doors of its permanent home in Amherst, MA, an architecturally distinctive, 37,000 square-foot building, which is quickly emerging as one of the most visited Jewish tourist destinations in America. The entire building is “visitor friendly,” a resource for those who want to explore the meaning and relevance of Yiddish culture and modern Jewish literature.
Current exhibitions: “The Peoples Book: the Bible in the Jewish Imagination”; “Kheyder Exhibit”; “Alpha Botanica”.
280 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002
Tel. (413) 542-8161
Hours: Wed–Sun 11–5. Tours offered.
The museum consists of two historic houses closely associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The homestead was the birthplace and home of Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother’s family. The museum is dedicated to educating diverse audiences about Emily Dickinson’s life, family, creative work, times and enduring relevance.
351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
Tel. (860) 247-0998
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30–5:30, Sun 12:00–5:30. Tours available.
The Mark Twain House & Museum are located in the 19-room Victorian mansion where the writer worked and lived with his family from 1871 to 1891. In addition to tours of the home, The Mark Twain House & Museum offers a wide range of educational programs including lectures by major authors and artists, symposia, dramatic performances, concerts and “family friendly” activities.
The following list was adapted from the articles “In the Valley of the Literate,” “Well-Marked Trails for Bibliophiles,” and “Rarified World,” printed in the New York Times’ “Escapes” section, November 16, 2007.
Wright Hall 101, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 585-4891
http://www.smith.edu/poetrycenter/
Smith College Campus, Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 585-2906
http://www.smith.edu/library/libs/rarebook/
Collection holds amongst other valuable objects the papers of Sylvia Plath and Virgina Woolf as well as 400 cuneiform tablets written in Old Babylonian and dating from 2000 B.C.
32 Masonic St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 586-0576
247 Main St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 586-4235
Features local writers and some first editions signed by authors.
20 West St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 587-1011
http://forbeslibrary.org/
Regular poetry readings and lectures offered.
46 Green St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 586-2220
Buys and sells unusual and scholarly out-of-print books in many fields.
4 Old South St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 584-9868
http://ravenusedbooks.com/
20 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 585-0683
http://nohoprideandjoy.com/
A bookstore supporting the GBLT community.
Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 585-9955
An independent bookstore that carries travel and world-culture books published by Interlink Publishing, located in Northampton.
7 Pearl St., Northampton, MA
Tel. (413) 586-3988
Used bookstore with a wide selection and some interesting old collections.
Used and antiquarian books.
Used and antiquarian books.
Owner/artist/bookmaker Daniel E. Kelm, holds bookbinding workshops on weekends and also open by advance request.
Main St., Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 256-1547
Sells new and used books and textbooks.
55 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 253-3381
Specialty in progressive and radical political books.
220 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 256-1508
New and used books plus old postcards and postage stamps.
43 Amity St., Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 259-3090
http://www.joneslibrary.org/
Special displays and archives on Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and other literary luminaries who once made their homes in this area.
Amherst, MA
Tel. (413) 542-2373
http://amherst.edu/library/archives/
Literary archive and much more!
“Scholarly and weird books”!
13 State Road or Route 5, Whately, MA
Tel. (413) 247-3272
Rare book dealers use this century-old schoolhouse to display more than 30,000 books, prints and ephemera.
70 North Main St., South Deerfield, MA
Tel. (413) 665-0500
http://meetinghousebooks.com/
Located in a formal chapel, the inventory consists largely of used books and vintage prints.
7 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA
Tel. (413) 665-0066
http://schoenbooks.com/
Specializes in Judaica.
440 Greenfield Rd., Montague, MA
Tel. (413) 367-9206
http://montaguebookmill.com/
Located in a renovated grist mill, wide variety of books, comfortable seating and restaurant on lower floor.
