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The Forbes Library Volunteer Program is designed to expand and enhance public service to the community. Volunteers contribute in every department of the library in so many ways. Our volunteers…ds of Forbes. Volunteers are expected to act in accordance with library policies and to reflect positive customer service attitudes to all library patrons. We at Forbes believe our volunteers are valuable and wonderful people and we will do our best to make sure their experiences here are meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable. Selection of Volunteers Volunteers are selected based on their qualifications in relation to the needs of the library at any…

Looking for a place to show your art? Check out these local galleries. Call to artists listings Arts Hub Western Mass: Opportunities Valley Arts Newsletter Northampton Arts Council Community lists…e local galleries. Call to artists listings Arts Hub Western Mass: Opportunities Valley Arts Newsletter Northampton Arts Council Community lists & directories Arts Hub of Western Mass. Valley Artist Directory Northampton (Other nearby locations are listed further down this page.) Arts Night Out https://www.artsnightout.live/ A walking tour of Northampton galleries the 2nd Friday of every month. A.P.E. Gallery http://www.apearts.org/ 126 Main Stree…

Passes giving free or reduced admission to area museum can be borrowed with a CW MARS library card and are available for check out from the Main Circulation Desk. Museum…y calling 413-587-1011, extension 2. Basketball Hall of Fame (Check availability) www.hoophall.com Each pass admits up to six people with a discounted admission of $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and and $12 for youth. Children’s Museum at Holyoke (Check availability) www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org Pass gives ½ price admission ($3) for up to six people. Under 12 months admitted for free. Clark Art Institute (Check availability) www.clarkart.edu T…

General Resources Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Community Resources & Advocacy program https://www.communityaction.us/ 413-582-4230 or 1-800-339-7779 For information about programs throughout Hampshire County, such as fuel assistance, food stamps, health needs, employment,…ervices. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless. Center for Human Development https://chd.org/ CHD offers man…

Looking for a place to volunteer? Consider volunteering for Forbes Library or check out these pages. Northampton Survival Center (413) 586-6564 or info@northamptonsurvival.org The Northampton Survival Center is dedicated to…val Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income individuals and families throughout Hampshire County by providing nutritious food and other resources in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Friends of Hampshire County Homeless volunteer@hamphomeless.org or (413) 320-1886 The expressed mission of The Friends is to help homeless people in Hampshire County live with dignity by providing emergency shelter and related services,…

Here is a selection of places in Northampton & nearby where it is possible to reserve space for meetings. (Forbes Library also has meeting rooms which may be reserved.) Meeting…bes Library also has meeting rooms which may be reserved.) Meeting room policies may have changed because of the pandemic. Please contact any institution to determine their policy. Click Workspace 9½ Market Street, Northampton Large conference room (seats up to 32), small meeting rooms (seats up to 8). White board walls, green screen video walls, podcasting space, digital projector, and projection screens/walls. First floor event space (seats 80-1…

AANE Women’s Support Group Support for women on the autism spectrum. Contact: Stephanie Birkdale (events@aane.org) Please register: www.aane.org/events/ ADHD Parent/Caregiver Support Group 1st TUESDAY of Every Month 6:30 pm to…ield For info call TLR/ Jesse (413) 301-9453. Narcotics Anonymous WMACNA XVII P.O Box 5308 Springfield, MA 01101-5308 (866) 624-3578 nerna.org/meetings-by-area/pioneer-valley-western-mass/ www.wmacna.org/area-information Open Door Club and Self-Advocacy Two different advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities. Open Door Club meets every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. (with optional social gathering at 6) in the Florence Congregational Church, 130…

In keeping with the Forbes Library’s mission “to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to…f information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage and support the civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits of the community”, the Library participates in various “social software” applications whereby library staff and community members can interact through virtual communication. Social software is defined as any website or application which allows users to share inform…

Forbes Library permits patrons to connect their own equipment to the Internet via wireless networks. The library’s wireless networks are unencrypted. Data transmitted on unencrypted networks can be monitored or…e library’s networks accept this risk and Forbes Library accepts no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from use of its networks. By choosing to use this free wireless service you agree to abide by the Library’s Internet Use Policy. In particular, you agree to use the library’s network resources only for lawful purposes. Prohibited uses include: Using the Internet for illegal purposes Using the Internet in violation of the Massachusetts Ge…

Be a part of Forbes Library! Neighborhood Free Book Boxes are coming to Northampton, Leeds and Florence! Volunteers are needed to maintain and stock boxes. Want to help? Email: Outreach@ForbesLibrary.org…orbes the special place it is. Not everyone who applies for a volunteer position will be placed in a job – we receive numerous inquiries for almost every position we post. Last year we had 166 active volunteers contributed over 6000 hours of time to the library. We genuinely appreciate our volunteers. We do not exaggerate when we say, “We couldn’t do it without you!!!” Eager for more volunteer opportunities? See our list of volunteer opportunities…