Category: News

November 11, 2016 — Lisa Downing, Assistant Director/Patron Services Librarian of Forbes Library, was chosen by the Trustees as the 10th director of Forbes Library. During the meeting Lisa Downing was shown to have the overwhelming support of the trustees, community and staff. Congratulations Lisa! https://www.gazettenet.com/Forbes-Library-names-new-director-5952565

October 28, 2016 — The Trustees have now finished all 4 director interviews. They will meet on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 3:15 pm in the Coolidge Museum to select their choice for director. The meeting, like the interviews, is open to the public. Public feedback about the candidates is welcomed. Please send to directorsearch@forbeslibrary.org

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 29, 2016 — Update October 25, 2016: The Trustees have now finished all 4 director interviews. They will meet on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 3:15, in the Coolidge Museum to select their choice for director. The meeting, like the interviews, is open to the public. [Update: read the article from the Daily Hampshire Gazette: “Four to interview for…

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 29, 2016 — The Friends of Forbes Library is raffling off tickets for the September 13th game between the Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles! One lucky winner will get 2 tickets to the game and a Red Sox Hat. Tickets are available at library any time up to the drawing before the July 13th concert. Tickets are…

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/

March 22, 2016 — Spring 2016 Newsletter