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Hippies

I have a friend who lives in Austin, TX who is constantly making me jealous. She likes to mention, with a trace of blasé, that she’s just seen some amazing…seen them perform live down the street!) and after listening to some songs online, I was hooked. I ordered the lp right away and suggested ordering a copy for Forbes. Harlem plays straight, unabashed garage rock without any pretension whatsoever. Catchy melodies and the spirit of rock n’ roll dominate their debut full-length recording. I’ve deduced that this ramshackle trio loves the following: reverb, switching instruments, collaborating on songs…

Social Services

General Resources Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Community Resources & Advocacy program https://www.communityaction.us/ 413-582-4230 or 1-800-339-7779 For information about programs throughout Hampshire County, such as fuel assistance, food stamps, health needs, employment,…www.413cares.org/ 413Cares is an innovative community portal that provides online access for residents of Western Massachusetts to available resources from housing, to healthcare, early education and more. Mass 211 https://mass211.org/ Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits an…

Newspapers at Forbes Library

Forbes Library subscribes to a number of newspapers for use in the library. In addition, we have online access to many newspapers, and a collection of historical newspapers on microfilm….bes to a number of newspapers for use in the library. In addition, we have online access to many newspapers, and a collection of historical newspapers on microfilm. Current Subscriptions Newspaper Name In Reading Room In Storage Barron’s current week, past week none Boston Globe current week, past week none Boston Herald current week, past week none Daily Hampshire Gazette current month, past month any previous month not on microfilm Financial Tim…

Volunteering in the Northampton Area

Looking for a place to volunteer? Consider volunteering for Forbes Library or check out these pages. Northampton Survival Center (413) 586-6564 or info@northamptonsurvival.org The Northampton Survival Center is dedicated to…e ongoing one-on-one support. VolunteerMatch VolunteerMatch is the largest online network of volunteer opportunities. You can search by geographic area and areas of interest. This is a place to post opportunities as well. Massachusetts Service Alliance Massachusetts Service Alliance connects volunteers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline 1-800-447-8844 The Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline can help find vo…

Calvin Coolige At Home in Northampton

June 2, 2009 — Calvin Coolidge At Home in Northampton, a new book by local historian and volunteer Susan Well, is now available. Using original material from the collections at the Calvin Coolidge Presidential…and book signing at the Coolidge Museum Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm. The book is for sale for $16 at the Forbes Library Circulation Desk or Coolidge Museum. Online ordering is coming soon. Email Coolidge@forbeslibrary.org for an order form….

Your library account

Your library account can be used to log in to a variety of resources, including the library catalog. You can log in to your the catalog using the “Log into…he products available to you with your library account on our Articles and Online Resources page. Please note that which resources are available to you remotely may depend upon your home address or the library that issued your library card. These resources include: eBooks, eAudiobooks, and electronic magazines (Start with Libby and Overdrive) Streaming movies (Start with Kanopy) Research databases much more! (Check out the Full list of resources)…

Strategic Plan 2019-2023

Please download the library’s strategic plan here: Message from the Chair (PDF / 1 page) Strategic Plan Summary (PDF / 4 pages) Complete Strategic Plan (PDF / 40 pages) Completed…f resources for everyone in the community. It includes improving access to online resources as well as taking library services outside of the building to parts of the community where they are wanted and needed. The library aims to be a gathering space for our community to access each other’s ideas and a place where information about vital services can be found. Through the goals set-out in this plan, we will improve services to children, teens, an…

Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for July 13, 2015

Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Initial Meeting. 13 July 2015. Present: Barbara Black Jo-ann Bowen Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Rick Ely Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian)…adley We discussed how folks know what events are happening at the library Online calendar (lists all events) Email lists (selected events, by topic) Printed calendar (highlights just a few events each month) Deidre Muccio suggested we promote more events on WHMP Jo-Ann Bowen brought up accessibility for those with chemical sensitivity. Ben Kalish said the library is very careful when purchasing furniture, carpets, and cleaning supplies to reduce…

State Income Tax forms arrive

January 16, 2015 — The 2014 Massachusetts Resident Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets have arrived, and can be found in the reference room. For information about tax forms in…The 2014 Massachusetts Resident Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets have arrived, and can be found in the reference room. For information about tax forms in the library, where to find forms online, and local tax assistance, please see our community resource page on taxes….

Forms 1040A and 1040EZ are here!

February 3, 2015 — Federal income tax forms 1040A and 1040EZ have arrived, and can be found in the reference room. The IRS has also shipped our copies of form 1040—we can expect to…t Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets. For information about tax forms in the library, where to find forms online, and local tax assistance, please see our community resource page on taxes….

Form 1040 is here!

February 18, 2015 — Federal income tax form 1040 has arrived and can be found in the reference room, along with forms 1040A and 1040EZ which were already available. The library also has the 2014…Federal income tax form 1040 has arrived and can be found in the reference room, along with forms 1040A and 1040EZ which were already available. The library also has the 2014 Massachusetts Resident Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets. For information about tax forms in the library, where to find forms online, and local tax assistance, please see our community resource page on taxes….

Calvin Coolidge At Home in Northampton

Using original material from the collections of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum, Well presents the daily life and residences of Calvin Coolidge in Northampton, Massachusetts. She uses new…Using original material from the collections of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum, Well presents the daily life and residences of Calvin Coolidge in Northampton, Massachusetts. She uses new sources to document the unique and interesting personal life stories of Coolidge’s landlords and neighbors. Copies are also available to purchase in at the library or in our online store….

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