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Fall 2004
  Articles on this page: • Bookstores • Libraries • Shopping Bookstores Berkshire Bookshop 442-0165 166 North Street, Pittsfield Barnes and Noble Booksellers 555 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 496-9051 Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute Giftshop 458-9545, 225 South Street, Williamstown. Art books, prints, postcards, stationery and much more. College Bookstore ext. 5240, Amsler Campus Center Gifts, clothing, book buy-back during finals week each semester. Northshire Bookstore Rt. 7A, (802) 362-2200 Manchester Center, VT One hour from campus and well worth the drive. The Bennington Bookshop 467 Main St., Bennington, VT 802-442-5059 Papyri Books Main Street, North Adams, 662-2099 A large selection of poetry and other books. Waldenbooks 499-0115, Berkshire Mall, Lanesboro (by the food court) Water Street Books 458-8071, 26 Water Street, Williamstown Libraries Adams Free Library 743-8345 92 Park Street, Adams Continual art exhibits, monthly stamp club meetings, Children's Summer Reading Club. Call for hours. Berkshire Athenaeum 499-9480 Pittsfield's Public Library 1 Wendell Street, Pittsfield Chapin Library of Rare Books 597-2462 26 Hopkins Hall Drive, Williamstown Houses more than 50,000 rare and reference books and 40,000 manuscripts. Open 10:00 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Cheshire Public Library 743-4746 80 Church Street, Cheshire Clarksburg Town Library 664-6050 West Cross Road, Clarksburg Freel Library Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, ext. 5321 On campus, extensive media services, on-line public catalog, CD ROM indexes as well as a large collection of popular reading materials. North Adams Public Library Corner of Church and Main Streets, North Adams 662-3133 Within walking distance. (Temporary location, fall 2003 during renovations: 26 Union St., enter on Willow Dell. Sawyer Library 597-2501 (see below) Williamstown Public Library 1095 Main Street 458-5369 Williamstown Extensive CD and computer software collection and film collection on video.Shopping Williams College libraries allow public reading, browsing Libraries at Williams College contain over 915,000 volumes and are open to the public for on-site use. www.williams.edu/library/ Sawyer Library (597-2501) is the main library and houses collections in the arts, humanities, and social sciences as well as federal government documents and audiovisual materials. Schow Science Library (597-4500) is located in the science complex and houses the science, psychology, and geological map collections. The Matt Cole Library (597-2500) is located in Kellogg House and contains local and regional environmental studies materials. All three libraries have computers with a full range of software for use by members of the college community; other computers are available to the public to access the online catalog and electronic resources. The Archives and Special Collections Department (597-2568) in Stetson Hall contains manuscript, publications, and audiovisual materials documenting the history of the College. Although not part of the WCL, the Chapin Library (597-2462) in Stetson Hall contains outstanding collections of rare books, manuscripts and major author collections. Detailed information about services and hours are available at www.williams.edu/resources/chapin Shopping Nothing chases away the winter doldrums like a shopping spree! The Berkshires is full of fashion outlet stores and antique shops, as well as thrift stores for a student's budget, so why not treat yourself? Factory Outlets Berkshire Outlet Village 50 Water Street, Lee 243-8186 London Fog, Jones New York, Bass, Reebok, Liz Claiborne, Gap, and more. About one hour from campus. CB Sports (802) 447-7651 190 North Street, Rt. 7 Bennington, VT High quality ski and active wear for the family at discount prices. Champion Outlet 442-1332 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield (Pittsfield Plaza) Discounted Champion sweats and Hanes active wear. International Outlet 664-4580 Heritage State Park, Bldg. #1, North Adams The Magic Sleigh (802) 442-5397 (Precious Moments Outlet) 101 West Main Street Bennington, VT Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. everyday. Dexter Shoe Factory Outlet (802) 447-1087 123 Northside Drive Bennington, VT Various Outlet Stores Rt. 7A, Manchester, VT One hour from campus and worth the trip. Thrift Stores Elm Cottage 637-2482 12 Housatonic Street Lenox Mall, Lenox Experienced Attire 743-7875 79 Park Street, Adams The Goodwill Store 743-8092 Howland Avenue, Adams Second Hand Rose (802)447-1563 Bennington, VT Skiddoo 664-8007 38 Eagle Street, North Adams Vintage clothing, furniture Women's Exchange 458-5853 131 Cole Avenue, Williamstown Sporting Goods Berkshire Outfitters 743-5900 Rt. 8, Adams Berkshire Sports Wear 664-4931 121 Union Street, North Adams Goff's Sports Inc. & The Williams Shop 458-3605 15 Spring Street, Williamstown The Mountain Goat 458-8445 130 Water Street, Williamstown Bicycle shop and outfitters. The Spoke Bicycles 458-3456 279 Main Street, Williamstown The Sports Corner 664-8654 61 Main Street, North Adams Saddleback Trading Post 664-2772 73 Main St., North Adams Malls Berkshire Mall 445-4400 Rt. 8, Lanesboro Filene's, Old Navy, Sears, JC Penney, Eddie Bauer, American Eagle Outfitters, Lindt Chocolates, Lerner New York, plus a food court and much more. Colonie Center (518) 459-2147 Wolf Road, Albany Crossgates Mall (518) 869-9565 1 Crossgates Mall Road Albany, NY Holyoke Mall at Ingleside 536-1440 I-91, Ingleside exit, Holyoke, MA Specialty Food Stores Apple Barn (802) 447-7780 Rt. 7, Bennington, VT Berkshire Hills Market 458-3356 60 Spring Street, Williamstown Deli, sandwiches, and specialty foods. Delftree Shiitake Mushrooms 234 Union Street 664-4907 North Adams Shiitake mushrooms grown on-site, as well as a variety of dried, imported mushrooms. Guido's Specialty Foods 528-9255 1020 South Street, Pittsfield Fresh produce, fish, flowers, specialty foods, gourmet foods. A real experience! The Market 664-4644 43 Eagle Street, North Adams Gourmet foods and produce Wild Oats Co-op 458-8060 Colonial Shopping Center, Rt. 2, Williamstown Non-profit, community-owned business. Natural, organically-raised foods, gourmet coffees. Miscellaneous Amber Fox 458-8519 125 Water St., Williamstown gifts, collectibles Clip Shop (The) 458-8585 42 Spring Street, Williamstown hair & beauty salon Crafters Cottage 743-2640 23 Park Street, Adams Colonial Country Shoppe 743-3004 3 Park Street, Adams Gourmet coffees and teas, scented Yankee candles, sweatshirts and tee-shirts, spices, specialty candy, assorted gifts. Computer Bug (The) 662-2776 85 Main St., North Adams Supplies, systems, consulting Everyting Art 662-3556 51 Main St., North Adams Art supplies, gallery, paintings Fashion Bug 663-7435 North Adams Plaza Contemporary men's, women's and girls' clothing, including women's plus sizes. Galadriel's 664-0026 105 Main Street, North Adams Imported women's clothing, accessories and jewelry. Hart's Pharmacy 458-5757 140 Spring St., Williamstown IOKA Valley Farm 738-5915 Rt. 43, Hancock Seasonal family farm activities such as pumpkin picking, cider making and maple syrup making and farm tours. McClelland's Cards and Office Products 663-8125 85 Main Street, North Adams Moulton's General Store 664-7770 77 Main Street, North Adams Crafts and gifts Pier One Imports 499-6031 555 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield Persnickety 662-2990 13 Eagle St., North Adams Toys, games, fun Staples Office Supplies 496-9042 555 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield TJ Maxx Pittsfield 443-9644 Toonerville Trolley CDs 458-5229 131 Water St., Williamstown New, used and imported CDs. Wide selection; low prices. Also thousands of out-of-print records. Open 10-6 Mon.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sunday in Sept. Wal-Mart 664-4004 Curran Highway, North Adams Where'd You Get That!? 458-2206 100 Spring Street, Williamstown Novelty items, eccentric gifts. Whitney's Farm Stand 442-4749 1775 South State Road, Cheshire Flowers, deli, bakery and much more. Wigwam & Western Summit Gift Shop 663-3205 Mohawk Trail, North Adams Homemade fudge, Indian-crafted jewelry, pottery, clothing, and other fine collectibles. www.mohawktrail.com Zanna 458-9858 41 Spring St., Williamstown Women's clothing and accessories.  RETURN TO TOP |
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