March 10, 2016 — The Forbes Library Outreach Delivery Service provides access to library materials for residents who are unable to visit the library because of short or long-term illness or disability. We are currently accepting applications from residents of Northampton who wish to apply for these services, as well as from volunteers who would like to help deliver…
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Edible Book event set for April 10
March 3, 2016 — The Friends of Forbes Library sponsor The Edible Book, an annual fun and fundraising event on April 10, 2016. Event Details Visit Edible Book Northampton on Facebook Registration and participant info
Elevator construction update
December 21, 2015 — The elevator is now completed. The last step required is a state inspection before the elevator can be used. We hope to have the inspection completed by January 1. Update posted on December 21, 2015.
Vote for Friends of Forbes in Florence Bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants
December 8, 2015 — If you are a Florence Bank customer, Please vote for the Friends of Forbes! Click on the link below by December 31st to help the Friends receive a generous donation from Florence Bank https://www.florencebank.com/vote
Friends of Forbes Fall Newsletter
October 5, 2015 — Fall 2015 Newsletter
The Well Tempered Ukes awarded residency at Forbes Library
October 1, 2015 — Beginning this fall, patrons and followers of the ukulele can regularly meet The Well Tempered Ukes as they begin a musical residency at Forbes Library. This residency, the first of its kind for the library, aims to support artist process and program development by providing time, space and opportunity for teaching, performance, and conversation. Once…
Forbes Library’s Outreach Program will continue for another year
September 4, 2015 — Forbes Library’s beloved Outreach Program will continue for another year thanks to generous donations from the community. To date donations in excess of $8,000 have been received and this will allow the library to keep on staff member Frank Heston, the “Book Man”, on a somewhat reduced schedule. The donations were received anonymously from several…
Applications available for Hosmer Gallery 2016 season
September 3, 2015 — Exhibit Opportunity for Western Mass. Artists in All Media From September 3 through October 10, 2015, 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 and artistic quality, a…
Friends of Forbes Newsletter Summer 2015
June 12, 2015 — Summer 2015 Newsletter
Summer 2015 Newsletter
June 1, 2015 — It appears you don’t have a PDF plugin for this browser. You can download the PDF file.
Forbes Library to Present Trustees Award
May 7, 2015 — The Trustees of Forbes Library will present Susan Stinson with the Twenty-Eighth Annual Trustees Award on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2 PM. The event will take place in the Coolidge Museum on the second floor of the library. The program will include brief readings by Susan Stinson, Outgoing Writer in Residence; Diana M. Gordon, First Writer in…
Opening on Forbes Library Board of Trustees
May 6, 2015 — There will be a vacancy on the Forbes Library Board of Trustees for the term beginning January 2016. The volunteer, four year, elected position will be decided at the city elections Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Potential candidates must be Northampton residents and at least 18 years old. Election papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall. These…
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