April 13, 2024 — Forbes Library Board of Trustees welcome Ann Michele “Shelly” Ruocco and Rebekah Anderson who were recently appointed to fill two vacancies that were created when a change in the board’s bylaws was made to increase the number of seats from five to seven. Ruocco and Anderson were chosen from among a very strong pool of 8 candidates.…
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Libraries turning the page: They’re still in the business of books, but embracing new role as community ‘third space’ (Daily Hampshire Gazette)
March 23, 2024 — https://www.gazettenet.com/The-changing-role-of-public-libraries-in-Hampshire-County-communities-54119994
Forbes Library Board of Trustees Seeks Candidates for Appointment
March 16, 2024 — Forbes Library, Northampton’s public library, seeks applications for the position of Trustee of Forbes Library to fill two vacancies. These vacancies were created when a change in the board’s bylaws was made to increase the number of seats from five to seven. The board sought this change to allow for broader representation from the community…
Northampton Lions Club donated life-saving devices to two local libraries (WWLP 22 News)
February 1, 2024 — https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/northampton-lions-club-donated-life-saving-devices-to-two-local-libraries/
Forbes Library Unveils Strategic Plan
October 17, 2023 — Forbes Library, a beloved cornerstone of the Northampton community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027. This visionary plan charts an exciting course for the library to better serve the community and elevate its offerings. Developed through extensive community engagement, including input from Northampton residents…
Nancy Haver
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Audio talks by local artists in Forbes collection
October 5, 2023 — Artist Talks
Trustee Candidates: Video statements
October 5, 2023 — Northampton Open Media invited all those appearing on the fall ballot to record statements. Here is the Candidate Statement playlist on YouTube. It includes the four people running for the three open seats on Forbes Library’s Board of Trustees: Katy Wight (incumbent), Ruth Francis, Alexander George, and Anne Teschner.
Jose Adastra
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Grace Lin
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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 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.”…
Laura Radwell
September 12, 2023 — Artist talk by Laura Radwell
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