Category: News

January 3, 2019 — Forbes Library is offering its annual Food for Fines amnesty program during January. This is a time of year to support the needs of people in our community and clear accumulated overdue fines. During this time, patrons may pay overdue fines by donating items in demand by the Northampton Survival Center. The library will be accepting…

November 26, 2018 — The Trustees of Forbes Library have divested their investments from companies involved in extracting fossil fuels. This move was made in an attempt to reduce climate change by tackling its ultimate causes.The board voted unanimously to make this shift in April of this year and the $4.8 million portfolio is now free of fossil fuel…

November 7, 2018 — Forbes Library is collecting much needed supplies for the Inter-Faith Winter Shelter. Supplies needed: Individual soaps (hotel size) Individual shampoos (hotel size) Individual conditioners (hotel size) Men’s underwear Men’s socks Personal size (small) Deodorant Razors, shaving cream Women’s underwear Women’s socks Personal size (small) Deodorant Sanitary products Women’s shaving products Brushes Combs Hats Gloves No…

October 24, 2018 — Forbes Library was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $7500 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).  “This year’s grants illustrate the vibrant and dynamic ways that libraries connect with their communities,” said Robert Favini, Head of Library Advisory and Development at the MBLC. “The grants help libraries…

September 25, 2018 — Stop by the Hosmer Gallery and check out the newly installed diorama by Nancy Dickinson. It’s a peek into the lives of her civilization of Acorn People. The scenes will change occasionally, probably with the seasons. Currently they’re spending a day in the park, strolling with their children, feeding the wildlife, or playing the flute.…

September 24, 2018 — Daily Hampshire Gazette: Forbes Library celebrates anniversary with a storied tradition: Community Sing(September 5, 2018) In 1918 when thousands gathered on the Forbes Library lawn for a community sing, a sole photographer documented the event. On Sunday September 23, 100 years later, those gathering on the lawn to sing were all carrying their iPhones. Forbes…

August 13, 2018 — The first-ever Forbes Library Young Poets Award launched this summer as a way to engage teens in writing and performing poetry. The contest was judged by local poet Robbie Dunning. On August 4th a crowd of more than 40 poetry-lovers gathered in the Coolidge Museum to see Olivia Gatwood perform from her book New American…

June 20, 2018 — Dylan Gaffney, Senior Library Assistant at the Forbes Library, has been awarded the 2018 Paralibrarian of the Year award by the Massachusetts Library Association. This competitive annual award is given to one library support staffer who has gone above and beyond. Dylan impressed the nominating committee with his work at both the local and statewide…

May 29, 2018 — https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/05/Summer_2019_Newsletter.pdf

May 29, 2018 — Forbes Library has selected Art Middleton as its new Writer in Residence. Mr. Middleton will begin a two year term in July succeeding Naila Moreira who has held the post for three years. The Writer in Residence is a professional writer who furthers the library’s fundamental mission by volunteering approximately five hours each week creating,…

May 29, 2018 — Forbes Library will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary beginning in September 2018 and running through October 2019. Special events, exhibits and community outreach will take place during the course of the year. A committee of staff, trustees, and community members are working together to make this happen. Activities planned for the year will celebrate our…

May 11, 2018 — Western Massachusetts artists in all media are eligible! Online Application and Info For Artists From May 14 through June 15, 2018, artists may apply to exhibit their work in the Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library next year. Submissions are due by 5 PM on June 15, 2018. Exhibits will take place between December 2018 and…