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Homebound Delivery Service patron receives books and instruments from his dedicated volunteer. Photo by Sandra Matthews. Forbes Library offers delivery service options for residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. As‑Needed…ks off  twice a year.)  Volunteers are trained and CORI checked. We are currently not accepting applications for Homebound Delivery Service Volunteers. Contact us: outreach@forbeslibrary.org Donate Online Outreach Delivery Service PSA https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ao9sIPDOVaA Video is 2 minutes 15 seconds. Captions and a transcript are available. Volunteer resources…

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…waycityarts.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, Amherst, 256-4250 Burnett Gallery https://www.joneslibrary.org/204/Burnett-Gallery Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst Mil…

The Forbes Library welcomes the opportunity to allow community groups and individuals to use the various display and exhibit areas in the building, as part of its mission to provide…ng the exhibit on the agreed upon date. The exhibitor shall remove the exhibit promptly on the agreed upon date. All displays/exhibits must be set up and removed with as little interference as possible to the daily operations of the Library. Once the exhibit is installed, changes may be made only with Library approval. The library has the right to remove exhibit materials if they aren’t picked up by the agreed upon date. Exhibit materials may be d…

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…OVID-19 crisis, some members of The Food Bank have adjusted their hours or have decided to close. Please refer to this schedule to find free meals or a food pantry. This schedule is updated frequently, so please check back regularly. https://www.foodbankwma.org/ Food stamps and subsidies SNAP Benefits An overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. SNAP Retail Locator Find stores that accept Food Sta…

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,…re County, Massachusetts. Children and Families The Northampton/Hadley Family Connection https://www.northamptonfamilies.com/ Provide support and connection to families with children under the age of 6 in Northampton and Hadley including playgroups, community events, parent workshops, and trainings. 18 Degrees – formerly Berkshire Children and Families https://18degreesma.org/ Family services, foster care and adoption agency in Western Massachuset…

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…n for catering. https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/emo/conference-center Emily McNally,emcnally@smith.edu, 413 585-6977 Summit View Banquet & Meeting Hall 555 Northampton Street, Holyoke https://www.hamelssummitview.com/about-hamels-creative-catering/summit-view/413-538-7431 The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence Main Street, Northampton Large basement room holds 50+ people, depending on configuration. Must be a non-profit & non-governme…

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…s.23 Service Center Rd. (Northampton) (800) 905-8437 (413) 586-7525, x3178 www.massfamilyties.org Bipolar and other psychiatric disorders support group “A peer group for those with mental health challenges, to share experiences, provide support and camaraderie.” Meets every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Cooley Dickinson Childbirth Center Conference Room, 30 Locust St. (Northampton)Contact Fran at (413) 313-5267 or Route9hayden@gmail.com before at…

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…, 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 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…