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Director Interviews
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…They take place at 4:00 p.m. with the exception of the Oct. 7 interview which is at 3:30. The four candidates were chosen from a pool of 28 applicants. Janet Moulding, who has been Director since 2004, will retire the end of this year….
The life and death of Old Main
The life and death of Old Main: Images preserve the legacy of a now-demolished Northampton State Hospital building by Sarah Dunlap [Originally published in The Daily Hampshire Gazette on: Thursday, December 13,…is way into the long-abandoned main building of the hospital through an off-kilter door – and entered a near-forgotten world. His Nikon camera conveniently in hand, Majeski, a professional photographer and graphic designer, spent the rest of the day wandering through the defunct mental hospital’s halls and tunnels, photographing the cavernous building inside and out. Now, nearly six years after Majeski snapped those photographs, Forbes Library in…
Trustees’ Award
Each year the Trustees honor a community member who has given exceptional volunteer service to Forbes Library. Congratulations to Marjorie Hess, the Forbes Library Gertrude P. Smith Trustees Award winner…08 David Bloomberg, Anne Keppler 2007 Diana Martin Gordon 2006 Elliot Offner 2005 Joseph Donohue 2004 Stephen A. Callahan 2003 Mary Ann P. Cofrin 2002 Alan Dayno, Sally M. Griggs 1999 Dilman J. Doland, Kathryn A. Gabriel 1998 Electa Johnson, David W. Shearer 1997 Donna Kenny 1996 Janet M. Hemminger, Patricia B. Keating 1995 Allison Lockwood 1993 John H. Detmold 1992 Richard C. Garvey 1989 Lawrence E. Wikander 1988 Silvio O. Conte, Michael J. Russe…
Recording Secretary to the CCPLM Standing Committee
Forbes Library’s Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum Standing Committee is in search of a recording secretary (part time paid position) The Board of Trustees of Forbes Library, although governed…Experience with Google Documents preferred Access to laptop computer, internet, and email Appointment By the Board of Trustees, at the annual organizational meeting (October), on an annual basis The Secretary cannot be a voting member Salary $50 per meeting Meeting Times Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month (except Sept is 2nd Mon) at 4PM and in 2022 the 8 standard meetings are Feb 7, March 3, April 4, May 8, June 6, September 12, Oct 3, Nov….
The Cousteau Society, under the leadership of President Francine Cousteau, continues the unique explorations and observations of ecosystems throughout the world that have helped millions of people understand and appreciate the fragility of life on our Water Planet.
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With Malice Toward None
Oates brings to life both Lincoln’s deep humanity and personal struggles, and his genius in guiding the nation through the Civil War despite political pressures on all sides (not least…Oates brings to life both Lincoln’s deep humanity and personal struggles, and his genius in guiding the nation through the Civil War despite political pressures on all sides (not least from his own cabinet). If you don’t have a profound respect for Abraham Lincoln as our greatest president, you will after reading this book….
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Forbes Library’s Outreach Program will continue for another year
September 4, 2015 — Forbes Library’s beloved Outreach Program will continue for another year thanks to generous donations from the community. To date donations in excess of $8,000 have been received and this will…re delivered to private homes, Northampton Housing Authority sites and long-term care facilities. Patrons may specify genre—such as western, romance or non-fiction; format—such as books on CD, large print or video; or ask for specific books or authors. Books are delivered to patrons every three weeks or as requested. At its height the program had two full-time staff people that served 400 individuals. Budget constraints have forced the program to…
NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts
I recently discovered this delightful corner of the internet and have treated myself to these eclectic short musical sets ever since. I’ve experienced some great new artists and some sets by beloved familiar ones. They are all recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered by host Bob Boilen, except for the last few which are home editions. There is something for all musical tastes and will tide you over until you can get out to your next live…
Forbes Library Adding Pollinator Garden
September 10, 2019 — Forbes Library is adding pollinator friendly plants to the grounds with the help of young gardeners from the library’s Preschool Storytime Explorers on Tuesday, September 17th at 1:45. The group…ollinators. This project is being coordinated by the Western MA Pollinator Networks which is working to create pollinator gardens in public spaces throughout the region. “This garden will provide enjoyment to library patrons as well as sustenance to the pollinators who will visit it. It will also serve to raise awareness about the needs of pollinators and how we can help to support this critical component of the food chain,” said Lisa Downing, Lib…
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…on police carried the body into the church where it lay in state with a two-man honor guard. Despite all the planning that had gone on, the officials had greatly underestimated the number of people that would want to pay their final respects to “Cal”. At 8:30 the church doors were opened for the public to file past the casket but the crowd on Main Street was so large and the emotion so intense that the authorities had difficulty controlling it. Th…
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