November 1, 2017 — Forbes Library in Northampton has delivered library materials to homebound residents for decades. Due to budget constraints the service was at risk of being cut. Thanks to generous gifts by…als for the patrons they serve. Volunteers and patrons may apply on the website: https://forbeslibrary.org/outreach/ Lisa Downing, Director of Forbes Library, said, “The Outreach Delivery Service brings the joy of reading to many people in our community that would otherwise not have access but it is so much more. The personalized visits by our volunteers not only bring books, but companionship.” Forbes Library, the public library for Northampton,…
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Opening on Forbes Library Board of Trustees
May 6, 2015 — There will be a vacancy on the Forbes Library Board of Trustees for the term beginning January 2016. The volunteer, four year, elected position will be decided at the city elections Tuesday, November…beslibrary.org or 413-587-1016) or any of the current Board of Trustees of the library. More information is available on the library’s website at https://forbeslibrary.org/info/trustees/….
Online Etymology Dictionary
Dan Harper’s Online Etymology Dictionary is one of those reference sources that is both useful and a pleasure to use. It’s primary content is, of course, dictionary entries for English…erence and pleasure reading. In addition to the dictionary entries, the website also includes articles on various related topics, most recently Language in a Time of Corona, which digresses on themes suggested by the history of the various words in common use, including: “crisis” (which curiously evolved from a word meaning “sieve”), “epidemic” (a noun with an adjective’s ending), “virus” (a word that predates it’s current meaning by many centurie…
This site allows you to search and read newspaper pages from 1900-1910 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).
This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Three Solo Pieces
Ukrainian-Canadian composer Lubomyr Melnyk is positive that he’s the fastest pianist in the business. A boast from his website reads: “in exactly 60 minutes, Melnyk sustained an average speed of…ositive that he’s the fastest pianist in the business. A boast from his website reads: “in exactly 60 minutes, Melnyk sustained an average speed of over 13 notes per second in each hand, yielding a remarkable total of 93,650 INDIVIDUAL notes.” Despite Melnyk’s dexterity and technique, listening to Three Solo Pieces feels nothing like a frantic, fast paced album. Rather, this “Continuous Music” recording, which is filled with seamless melody and ov…
New Children’s Book Fund Established at Forbes Library
July 7, 2020 — The Trustees of Forbes Library have established the Marie Hershkowitz Memorial Children’s Book Fund in honor of the beloved Bridge Street School teacher. The fund was established with a gift…Downing, Library Director, at director@forbeslibrary.org, by calling 413-587-1016, or by visiting the library’s website.…
One Paragraph in the Will of Judge Forbes
When Judge Charles Forbes wrote the will, dated September 5, 1876, that resulted in the creation of Forbes Library, he included something generous about what he wished for people who…y had helped him greatly with his research. According to history on the website of Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption was assigned a priest to serve as its first resident pastor in 1866, ten years before Judge Forbes wrote his will. The property on Elm Street where St. Mary of the Assumption Church was later built was purchased in 1873. By 1904, there were five Catholic parishes in Northampton and Florence, including one for…
Juvenile Picture (Shelving Location)
The Juvenile Picture shelving location is just opposite the Children’s Desk. Picture books and board books are shelved here. Board books and paperbacks are kept in low bins. Hardcover picture…The Juvenile Picture shelving location is just opposite the Children’s Desk. Picture books and board books are shelved here. Board books and paperbacks are kept in low bins. Hardcover picture books are shelved alphabetically by author’s last name….
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for September 25, 2019
Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board 25 September 2019 3:00 PM Attending: Barbara Black, Ben Kalish, Joel Dansky, Lisa Downing, Mary Jo Stanley, Dorothy Baker Announcements Scent-free restrooms…ho-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/. This lives on a page on the library’s website and was added to make it easier for patrons to find them. Accessibility Labs at Forbes Library are an offshoot of the series we have been running on specific topics with Rick Ely. We have moved to the lab format because it allows people to get help on what they are interested in. Barbara commented that Northampton Neighbors and the Conz Street Chronicle are both good w…
Historic Window Restoration at Forbes Library
May 22, 2019 — All of the library’s 150+ original windows are in the process of being restored. The first windows are being removed today, Wednesday, May 22. They will be removed in batches,…s at a time, starting in Arts & Music. The windows will be refurbished off site, and then returned in about 3 weeks, when the next batch of windows will be removed. The windows with storms will be taped closed with the storms in place. There are a few windows without storms, and those will be temporarily boarded up. The project is being funded by a combination of capital funds from the City of Northampton and $100,000 in Community Preservation Act…
Death of a President
January 16, 2019 — by Rich Szlosek During the afternoon and evening of Thursday, January 5, 1933 the nation was stunned to learn of the death in Northampton of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president…th Notch until after four o’clock. A large crowd had gathered at the grave site. As darkness was rapidly settling in, six United States marshals carried the casket to the grave. The Reverend Penner offered some traditional prayers. Taps were sounded and it was all over. Some observers said that for a few brief moments the sun broke through and illuminated the whole scene. All those in the official procession returned to their vehicles and, accompa…
A&M Video TV (Shelving Location)
The A&M Video TV shelving location is on the 2nd floor, on the west side of the building, on the side of the Arts and Music office opposite the Arts…The A&M Video TV shelving location is on the 2nd floor, on the west side of the building, on the side of the Arts and Music office opposite the Arts and Music Desk….
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