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December 31, 2016 — Exhibit Opportunity for Western Mass. Artists in All Media Applications and details: http://forbeslibrary.org/gallery/info-for-artists/ From January 3 through February 5, 2017, artists may apply to exhibit their work in the Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library next year. The application can be completed online or printed and mailed with a CD of images. Criteria for review include technical…

December 14, 2016 — Please welcome our new head of Children’s and Young Adult Services, Sarah Johnson! Sarah is originally from Mendon, Massachusetts and is thrilled to be back in her home state. For the past five years she worked for Brooklyn Public Library in New York. While there, she launched a storytime at a nearby community garden, co-wrote…

December 7, 2016 — We now offer pre-loaded Kindles with over 100 ebooks on each. Selections include current bestsellers and classics. Take a small library on your vacation! Check one out at the Arts & Music desk.

December 2, 2016 — Forbes Library is collecting new and unwrapped toys, gifts, and clothes for kids ages 0-15 as well as gift cards for tweens/teens, from now until December 27th. This is the 28th year that Forbes has collected for its annual “Giving Tree” program. Donations will be given to Casa Latina of Northampton for their Three Kings’…

November 24, 2016 — Assistant Director/Patron Services Librarian    posted November 23, 2016    Assistant Director Job Description Forbes Library, the public library in Northampton, MA seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Director/ Patron Services Librarian. Northampton, MA is one of the top small arts cities in the United States and lies in the heart of the beautiful Connecticut River…

October 25, 2016 — Forbes Library received a 2016 Paul Winske Access Award from Stavros in recognition of the improvements the library has made to accessibility for people with disabilities. In 2015 Forbes installed a new elevator to provide safe and reliable access into the building. The library was also commended for providing accessible formats such as large print…

September 12, 2016 — September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show…

August 17, 2016 — Serving People with Disabilities Survey This survey has closed We are finishing a two year grant to improve library services to people with disabilities. The project is being funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute…

June 3, 2016 — Friends of Forbes Newsletter summer 2016 [PDF]

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 opinion of City Solicitor Alan Seewald concerning library governance.  That opinion (and Solicitor Seewald’s more recent arguments to several state agencies regarding the Trustees’ status)…

June 1, 2016 — Janet Moulding, Director of Forbes Library since 2004, has announced her retirement, effective the end of this year. Under Moulding’s leadership the library renovated both the Anna Gertrude Brewster Children’s Room and the Doland Reference room, making both more attractive and functional for library users. Additionally, the building envelope was restored. Moulding’s goal was always to make the…

April 11, 2016 — You may now apply for a Forbes Library card online. After you complete a simple online form, eligible applicants will receive a card by mail within 10 business days. This card will provide access to place holds, our Digital Catalog and some of our databases. For more information or to apply visit http://forbeslibrary.org/help/apply-for-a-library-card-online-2/