May 6, 2014 — Selected nonfiction in which folks take a year or so to do something different, from keeping bees to reading the OED. Compiled by Forbes Library Staff | Summaries from ContentCafe,…he marshes : and other occupational hazards of a year in Iraq Stewart, Rory. 2006 Call number: F633FB.St49p 2006 A year in the world : journeys of a passionate traveller Mayes, Frances. 2006 Call number: G12.M453y 2006 Before they’re gone : a family’s year-long quest to explore America’s most endangered national parks Lanza, Michael. c2012. Call number: G83.L298b 2012 Travels with Charley : in search of America Steinbeck, John, 1995 Call number: G…
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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…illriverarts/ 440 Greenfield Road, Montague Borgia Gallery https://www.elms.edu/academics/humanities/borgia-gallery/ Elms College, 291 Springfield Street, Chicopee Artspace Community Center https://www.artspacegreenfield.com/ 15 Mill Street, Greenfield, 772-6811 LAVA Center: Local Access to Valley Arts https://localaccess.org/ 324 Main Street, Greenfield The Greenfield Gallery https://www.thegreenfieldgallery.com/ 213 Main Street, Greenfield Great…
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,…eling and Psychotherapy Lifecourse Counseling Center https://www.lifecourse.net/ Provides LGBTQI people therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, consultation and education. Crime Victims The YWCA of Western Massachusetts http://www.ywworks.org/ The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs. Massachusetts O…
The Pillars of the Earth
Set in 12th-century England, the narrative concerns the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The ambitions of three men merge, conflict and collide through four decades…Set in 12th-century England, the narrative concerns the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The ambitions of three men merge, conflict and collide through four decades during which social and political upheaval and the internal politics of the church affect the progress of the cathedral and the fortunes of the protagonists….
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…hs admitted for free. Clark Art Institute (Check availability) www.clarkart.edu The Clark is free Jan – March 2023 for all visitors. No pass is required during this time. Pass admits 1 adult; children 18 & under are admitted free. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (Check availability) www.carlemuseum.org Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children. Historic Deerfield (Check availability) www.historic-deerfield.org Pass admits up to 4 adults. Children…
Collection Development Policy
The Library’s Mission Forbes Library exists to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage…o physically come to the Library Supplement formal study and encourage self-education Provide materials for those who cannot physically come to the Library Provide materials for recreation, leisure, and entertainment Stimulate thoughtful participation in the affairs of the community, the country, and the world In compliance with our constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press, the Library will attempt to provide the widest…
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…ter 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 Street, Northampton Two smaller and two larger meeting places; learn more on our meeting room page The Forbes Library Meeting…
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…, one of our responsibilities is to ensure Judge Forbes’ wishes are respected. We are therefore determined to prevent the unilateral imposition of these changes on the library. We seek to preserve the public/private partnership which has existed since 1881, when the City agreed to accept the express conditions of Judge Forbes’ bequest. Ongoing negotiations with the City regarding the annual appropriations and capital improvements budget have been…
Food Assistance
Information on free meals and food subsidies in the Northampton area. Information as listed on organization websites and subject to change. Free meals in Northampton Manna Soup Kitchen Manna Soup…raig’s Doors/UU Society Community Breakfast Wednesday breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The breakfast is open to the public free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.Breakfast will be served in the Willie Eaton Social Hall at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 North Pleasant St. at the corner of Kellogg Ave. https://www.craigsdoors.org/ http://www.uusocietyamherst.org/action/community-breakfast/ Food Pantries and Survival Centers Nor…
Foodie Lit
April 23, 2014 — Eating Abroad This reading list was compiled by Forbes Library librarians as part of the 2011 Novel Destinations Summer Reading program. Novel Destination is sponsored by Friends of Forbes Library, the Massachusetts Library System,…tts Board of Library Commissioners. My Life in France, by Julia Child EC436.A 2006 Amarcord Marcella Remembers, The Remarkable Life Story of the Woman Who Started Out Teaching Science in a Small Town in Italy, But Ended Up Teaching America How to Cook Italian, by Marcella Hazan EH33.A 2008 Climbing The Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India, by Madhur Jaffrey EJ18.A 2006 Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search For Everything Across Italy, India…
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…and Rape Crisis Line: (413) 545-0800 / Toll free: (888) 337-0800 www.umass.edu/ewc/ Compassionate Friends Support for a family when a child dies.Springfield Chapter Contact: Beth-Ann (413) 687-1073, ftbmbeth@aol.com, or Walter (413) 210-2556 www.compassionatefriends.org Daniel A Larson Foundation Support for survivors of homicide victims.28 Mary Lyon Dr., South Hadley (413) 532-4605 Dual Recovery Anonymous Support groups for individuals with a du…
Online access to a variety of reference works from Salem Press. These are essentially the website versions of the same Salem Press volumes we have in the library. Topics include history, science, health, and careers. A good starting point for elementary and high school research projects.
Provided by Forbes Library. Remote access requires a Forbes Library card. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
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