Unique book collections in Amherst, Massachusetts

The Yiddish Book Center, located at 1021 West Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a unique institution that serves as a book store, library, museum, and store all in one. Visitors can search the full text of their extensive collection of Yiddish books on their Full-Text Book Search Site. By making a donation to the Yiddish Book Center, you can help safeguard their books and support Yiddish literature and culture for future generations. In March, the institution celebrates both Purim and Women's History Month, highlighting the important role of women in history and literature.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located at 125 West Bay Road in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a unique institution dedicated to the art of storytelling and self-expression through picture books. Visitors can explore engaging exhibitions and creative programs that inspire children and adults alike. As an international champion for picture books, The Carle Museum collects and preserves a diverse range of picture books and illustrations for enthusiasts of children's literature. Guests can participate in hands-on art-making activities, tours of the galleries, and special events featuring acclaimed artists like Brian Pinkney.

Amanda Barrow, Artist is a store located at 1 Cottage Street, Easthampton, Massachusetts, United States. Sponsored by Speedball Art / Akua Inks, Statesville, NC, this institution offers a unique selection of artwork created by Amanda Barrow. Recently, Amanda Barrow had a studio visit with Joan Young, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Guggenheim Museum. Her work has been collected by prestigious institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art in NYC, Yale University, and the Museum of the Book in The Netherlands. Amanda Barrow has also received a Fulbright Specialist grant opportunity, allowing her to teach printmaking classes worldwide. Her monotype prints "Strata #1" and "Strata Flow" are now part of the UMass/Amherst University Museum of Contemporary Art collection. In the past, her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including MACRO in Rome, Italy, and Art Space Vincennes in Indiana. Amanda Barrow also conducts monotype print workshops using Akua Inks, sharing her expertise with art enthusiasts globally.