June 8, 2024 — https://www.gazettenet.com/A-photographic-legacy-Forbes-Library-exhibit-highlights-the-wide-ranging-work-of-Northampton-photographer-Stan-Sherer-55418328
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The many faces of food insecurity: Exhibit at Forbes Library shares diverse stories of access issues in our community
June 5, 2024 — https://www.gazettenet.com/Community-Story-Archive-may-31-55348843
Forbes Library Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Outdoor Garden Featuring Athena Statue
May 30, 2024 — Forbes Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new outdoor garden, highlighted by a stunning statue of the Greek goddess Athena by Brian McQuillan. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 15th at 11 AM, with a rain date of June 22nd. This exceptional garden is dedicated to the memory…
Forbes Library Trustees will present award to Joe Twarog and Stan Sherer on June 13
May 30, 2024 — The Gertrude P. Smith Award will be presented by the Trustees of Forbes Library to Stan Sherer and Joe Twarog on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. The event will take place in the Coolidge Museum on the second floor of the Forbes Library followed by a reception in the Hosmer Gallery. The program…
Meet Athena!
May 11, 2024 — You may have noticed the new sculpture and landscaping in front of the library. Athena, goddess of wisdom, and her owl companion have taken up residence in our front garden. The sculpture was created by artist Brian McQuillan, commissioned and donated to Forbes by Eileen Travis in memory of her husband Tom Ruane. Eileen also…
Forbes Library Appoints Two New Board Members
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.…
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…
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.
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