May 22, 2020 — As we come upon the end of our second month of the building being closed, I want to let you all know how much our staff miss seeing you and…ally, the use of computers and meeting rooms will be allowed, as well as in-person public programming. At this time, we are unsure what the timeline for this phased approach will be. We are eager to provide services but must proceed with an abundance of caution so that we can continue to help stop the spread of COVID-19. There are many digital resources we can provide along with fun and engaging virtual programming and real time technical support….
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Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool. It includes interactive 3D models and is designed for middle and high school students.
Free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Dead Collections
Sol Katz is the head archivist of an LGBTQ historical society, an avid fan of retro sci-fi television, a Jewish trans man, and a vampire. Any sun exposure could kill…ra in a windowless basement suits him well. When Elsie, the widow of a well-known television writer, comes to donate her late wife’s papers, Sol is consumed by the project–both because the writer was the showrunner of his favorite 90’s space drama, Feet of Clay, and because of his growing attraction to Elsie. But things begin going wrong in the archive: film reels disintegrate, papers wither into dust, and Sol begins to suspect that a force beyond…
Languages
Learning a language? These online resources are a good place to start….Learning a language? These online resources are a good place to start….
Little Pim is an online language learning system for ages 0-6. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a foreign language!
- Little Pim’s Entertainment Immersion Method makes it fun and easy to learn.
- Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who teaches each lesson.
- It’s fun for the whole family.
Provided by the Boston Public Library and available for free with a BPL eCard. Individuals who live in, own property in, or commute to work in Massachusetts may register for an eCard. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
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…your hold whenever the library is open, either in person or by calling 413-587-1012. How many requests may I have at one time? You may have 20 CW MARS requests at one time. Can someone else pick up my holds? Yes, but they must have picture ID and your prior authorization. Your holds will still be checked out to your account. You may authorize people in person, or by phone, email or letter. If you have a disability that makes visiting the library…
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….
The National Library of Medicine’s gateway to over 14 million abstracts and citations for biomedical journal articles dating back to the 1950s. Links to sites providing full text articles. If full-text isn’t available online, ask the Reference Librarian about getting a copy through Interlibrary Loan!
Provided by the National Library of Medicine.
This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
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.
This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for March 31, 2016
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Second Meeting. 31 March 2016. Present: Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian) Mary Jo Stanley Joel Dansky (formerly of…, etc.) to folks unable to visit the library. The library is working on an online library card sign up form, rules for proxy borrowers, and other ways of making it easier to use the library for folks who cannot visit the library. The first year of the grant focused on equipment and staff training. This second year of the grant is focused on programming. Library Collection Suggestions Lisa requested folks submit suggestions, during the meeting or a…
Law
Looking for information about law? These online resources are a great place to start. You may also want to check out our list of Legal Resources for the Northampton Area….Looking for information about law? These online resources are a great place to start. You may also want to check out our list of Legal Resources for the Northampton Area. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching the catalog or asking a librarian….
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