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Free wireless Internet access is available on all floors of the library as well as most of the library grounds. Just connect to the network Forbes Library Guest. The network…Free wireless Internet access is available on all floors of the library as well as most of the library grounds. Just connect to the network Forbes Library Guest. The network is unencrypted and no password is required. Signal strength varies and is strongest near to the library building. Use of the network is subject to the library’s Wireless Internet Policy….

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…40; Worship Room (seats 50-100 – includes benches), $75; kitchen use, $15, WiFi, $15. Contact: Bruce, 413-539-0574. https://www.fgcquaker.org/cloud/northampton-friends-meeting Northampton Housing Authority – Walter Salvo House Must be non-profit or a community group, and be sponsored by a resident of this or one of the facilities below, or by a member of the Housing Authority. Fee: $30 an hour (2 hour minimum); may be waived in some circumstances….

This page describes the computers in the Reference Room and the Arts and Music department. Additional computers for children and teens can be found in the Children’s Department. All our…anything as your login, but if you plan to print it is important that you login with something memorable and unique to you. A library card number, phone number, or email address works well. No reservation is necessary, but reservations are possible. Please talk to a librarian at the reference desk if you want a reservation. Your session will be automatically extended if no one is waiting, up to closing time. You may end your session at any time b…

Agenda Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Fri January 18 2019 3:00 PM Announcements Forbes Library will host two screenings of Going Blind in March. On March 8th there will be…living centers in Northampton, and will use the library’s social media and email broadcast tools to spread the word. We will also revise the language used to make it clear that classes are open to all, including educators, family members, and allies, and not just folks who identify as having a disability. Committee members are encouraged to personally spread the word and to make suggest additional contacts or promotional techniques. Holding an Ass…

group portrait by Stan Sherer phone 413-587-1011 & choose options from the voice menu, or see Departmental Directory below text/SMS 413‑570‑0444 fax 413-587-1015 email info@forbeslibrary.org or see Departmental Directory below….h question see all of our online contact forms Newsletters Sign up for our email newsletters to stay informed about Forbes Library programs and events.​ You can also sign up for weekly emails listing our latest books, movies, and music. By Mail Forbes Library 20 West Street Northampton MA 01060 On Social Media You can find us on the following sites. Forbes Library’s social media presence is governed by our Social Networking Policy. Facebook Twitte…

THE FORBES LIBRARY YOUNG POETS AWARD Submissions will open on May 1st, 2019. NEW DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2019 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Any Western Massachusetts resident entering grades 9-12 in the fall…f one or two poems without any identifying information. In the body of the email write your full name, the town you live in, an email address, a phone number, and the grade you are entering in the fall of 2019. Submit in person: Bring a hard copy of one or two poems and a separate cover sheet with your full name, the town you live in, an email address, a phone number, and the grade you are entering in the fall of 2019. Do not put your name on the…

Forbes Library Appoints Two New Board Members Left to right: Lisa Downing, Anne Teschner, Russell Carrier, Katy Wight, Debin Bruce, Ruth Francis, Molly Moss The Forbes Library is governed by…xpires: 2028 54 South Main St. Florence, MA 01062 (413) 727-8550 ateschner@comcast.net Ruth Francis Service began: 2024 Term expires: 2028 francis4forbes@gmail.com Kyle Hamilton, Treasurer (2023- ) Elizabeth Sheirer, Secretary (2005- ) All of the Trustees may be reached c/o the Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton MA 01060. Meet the Trustees Trustees’ Award Each year the Trustees honor a community member with the Trustees’ Award. Documents…

Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Friday May 25 2018, 3:30 PM Present Ben Kalish, Barbara Black, Brian Tabor, Lisa Downing, Rick Ely, Joel Dansky, MaryJo Stanley, Dorothy Baker, Marie…ter. Small cracks are beginning to form in the pavement by the front door. Wifi could be a problem for people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity. The entrance to the library is a fair distance from the parking lot. Mobile hotspots Some libraries loan mobile hotspots. The board briefly discussed the possibility of the library loaning mobile hotspots to patrons. Screen readers: considering switching the library from JAWS to NVDA Ben told the boar…

New Books at Forbes (Wowbrary) List of the most recent additions to our collections. You can see a list of titles selected from our entire collection, or view lists restricted to…ions on a variety of subject from mystery to science fiction NovelistPlus (login with your library card number) Use your Forbes library card to access this reader’s advisory service: contains lists, reviews, feature articles, and more. Search by authors, plot lines, series, reading level, etc. NovelistPlus has large database of non-fiction titles searchable by subject, genre, tone, writing style, audience, and other criteria. Booklist Reader The l…

Forbes Library does not charge overdue fines. Fees may appear on your account as the result of overdue fines from other libraries or as the result of lost or damaged…ver. You can also make a donation to your local library! How to pay fines: Login to your account. In Account Summary, click on “Pay Fines” to pay all fines OR select the charges that you wish to pay and click on the “Pay Selected Fines” button. Complete all of the relevant information and click Next. Review the amount, and click “Submit Payment”. A receipt will display for printing. (Please note that not all catalog computers in the library are co…

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