We are located at 20 West Street, Northampton, MA 01060. View map or get directions from your location From Northampton center At the intersection of Route 5 (Pleasant St./King St.)…hort walk from the library. See the FRTA website for details. Senior Dial-A-Ride The Dial-A-Ride Van Service is a door-to-door transportation service provided by Northampton Senior Services, available to seniors 60 and older in Northampton, Florence, and Leeds. Amtrak and Peter Pan Northampton is served by Amtrak trains and Peter Pan buses. Parking Metered lot Forbes has a metered parking lot behind the building. The fee is $.25 per hour, with a t…
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Art Galleries in the Northampton Area
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…ton, 529-2635 Pulp https://www.pulpholyoke.com/ 80 Race Street, Holyoke 413-362-6368 Small Works Gallery https://www.gatewaycityarts.com/small-works-gallery 92 Race Street, Holyoke Artery https://www.holyokeart.com/ 289 High Street, Holyoke, 413-324-4402 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Gallery https://www.fws.gov/office/northeast-region-headquarters 300 Westgate Drive, Hadley, 253-8321 Gallery A3 http://www.gallerya3.com/ 28 Amity Street, 1D, Amher…
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Support Groups in the Northampton Area
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…I 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 Pine St., Florence. Self-Advocacy meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays…
Social Services
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,…VA) https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-for-victim-assistance A state agency devoted to upholding and advancing the rights of crime victims in Massachusetts. Seniors Northampton Council On Aging https://www.northamptonma.gov/716/Council-on-Aging Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the city’s elder population, aged 60 and over. Northampton Senior Center http://northamptonma.gov/2055/Senior-Services 413-587-1228 Programming for…
Meeting Facilities in the Northampton Area
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…venue and number of people; call to ask. https://www.firstchurches.org/room-use-and-rentals 413-584-9392 Florence Civic Center 90 Park Street, Florence Fee required Contact: Mike Flynn, 584-5048 Mon.-Fri., 7-5 Florence Congregational Church 130 Pine Street, Florence Use may need approval by church board (meets on 3rd Wednesdays); price based on number of people, type of group, etc.) 413-584-1325, Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 9-1 Forbes Library 20 West Str…
Borrow museum passes
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…s. If available, passes can be reserved for up to four hours by 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 fre…
Coolidge Museum News and Articles
Coolidge Museum Endorses Statement on Civility in Politics September 25, 2023 Press Release – For immediate release Contact: Lisa Downing, Library Director, director@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1016 The Calvin Coolidge Standing Committee of the…Contact: Lisa Downing, Library Director, director@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1016 The Calvin Coolidge Standing Committee of the Forbes Library Board of Trustees voted at its Sept. 11, 2023 meeting to support the joint statement of thirteen presidential foundations and centers “regarding the future of our nation and an urgent call to action for all Americans.” The library’s Board of Trustees also endorsed the statement at its Sept. 21 meeting. T…
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Forbes Seeks Status Quo
June 1, 2016 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Trustees of Forbes Library value a productive relationship with Northampton’s City government. The current unfortunate dispute resulted from the Trustees’ receipt of a January 28, 2016…ing@forbeslibrary.org / 413-587-1016 https://www.gazettenet.com/Northampton-mayor-s-quest-for-agreement-with-Forbes-Library-not-unprecedented-2421255 ATTACHMENTS Complaint for Declaratory Relief Exhibit A: Last Will and Testament of Charles Edward Forbes Exhibit B: Opinion of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, October 2, 2007 Exhibit C: Opinion of the Supervisor of Records, Public Records Division, February 13, 2008 From the Daily Hampsh…
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for January 25, 2023
Minutes Forbes Library Accessibility Advisory Board Minutes Date 25 January 2023 Time 3PM Attending Mary Biddle, Library Staff Lisa Downin, Library Director Ben Kalish, Library Staff Molly Moss, Assistant Director…ifficult acoustics. Lisa mentioned an acoustics company recently did a room-by-room analysis of the library, including the Community Room. The results of their report may inform future improvements. Ben mentioned the improved sound system, including the assistive listening system, and acoustic improvements made during a past renovation, but knows that there is much ambient noise and still room for improvement. Mary Jo mentioned that some people ha…
100th Anniversary of Coolidge as Mayor
January 15, 2009 — Calvin Coolidge was elected Mayor of Northampton, Massachusetts on December 7, 1909 beginning a continuous course of public service until he left the White House on March 4, 1929. The…Calvin Coolidge was elected Mayor of Northampton, Massachusetts on December 7, 1909 beginning a continuous course of public service until he left the White House on March 4, 1929. The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum is planning special events, programs and exhibits later this year to mark the 100th anniversary of his election as Mayor. Stayed tuned to this blog for more information in the coming months….
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