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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…

Susan Stinson

Susan StinsonPhotograph by Jody Wheat Susan Stinson, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2010-2015. She is the award-winning author of four novels and a book of poetry and lyric essays. She has…Cemetery tours How to Fall: An Interview with Susan Stinson in Plum GCC’s online literary journal Susan Stinson writes about the value of fiction on The Public Humanist Interview with Susan on the Public Humanist blog (sponsored by the Mass Humanities Council) Writer-In-Residence Susan Stinson wins Lambda Literary Award Susan Stinson writes about the Writer in Residence program on the Library As Incubator Project 5 Ways Libraries Cultivate Commun…

Science

Want to learn more about science? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Looking for science books, DVDs, or other materials? Try …Want to learn more about science? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Looking for science books, DVDs, or other materials? Try…

Free Anywhere

A discontinued project by Google to scan and index historic newspapers, the Google News Archive is still available and a great resource which makes many difficult to find newspapers available freely online.

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Free Anywhere

The online version, published every 2 years by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes information about a huge range of occupations including job titles, nature and conditions of work, training or certification required, prospects for growth, and typical salaries.

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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…

Forbes wins 3rd in Florence Bank’s Customer Choice Awards

March 11, 2019 — The Friends of Forbes Library took third place in the Florence Bank’s Customer Choice Award program. President Martha McCormick accepted the grant of $3,767 from bank president, John F. Heaps,…ready started and the Friends ask that you support the library once again by casting your vote for Forbes Library. Customers can vote online, https://www.florencebank.com/vote….

Request items

Holds and Interlibrary Loan Library patrons may place holds through the CW MARS Catalog or by calling 413-587-1012. CW MARS provides guides for using the online catalog. For additional assistance, please contact us. If the…Catalog or by calling 413-587-1012. CW MARS provides guides for using the online catalog. For additional assistance, please contact us. If the requested item is not available in CW MARS, patrons can request materials through the Commonwealth Catalog. To request materials not found in the CW MARS Catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog, you can fill in the Holds Request Form. FAQ How long does the library hold requested items for pickup? We hold reque…

Library Giving Day – April 3, 2024

Donate Online Your gift to Forbes Library will support everything from new books to the new performance stage — our community hub where you can attend story time and summer reading programs and jazz concerts. The Friends of Forbes will match up to $25,000 in donations, so your gift goes twice as far! Every day we open our doors and work to provide the excellent resources our community relies on during good times, and even more in challenging ones…

News and Newspapers

Use these resources to find and read newspapers and news stories online. We also have current newspapers available in the reading room and many older issues of newspapers available on microfilm, including the…Use these resources to find and read newspapers and news stories online. We also have current newspapers available in the reading room and many older issues of newspapers available on microfilm, including the entire run of the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask a librarian!…

Biography and History

Looking for a biography? Want to learn about history? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Of course, we have lots of materials available in the library…Looking for a biography? Want to learn about history? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Of course, we have lots of materials available in the library too. Try…

Business

These online resources are great place to begin your business research. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try …These online resources are great place to begin your business research. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try…

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