March 18, 2020 — Authors, illustrators, and educators are stepping up to provide free resources for all ages designed to encourage creativity and learning at home! Virtual Author Events, Resources and Read-alouds Mo Willems…joke. Submit your own recording for consideration here! Jason Reynolds, the 2020-2021 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, has a virtual storytelling and activity series on the Library of Congress website as part of his “Grab the Mic: Tell Your Story” initiative. Naila Moreira, Forbes Library Writer in Residence Emeritus, hosted a nature journaling workshop on Thursday, March 26th via Stimola Live, which is available for viewing. Ton…
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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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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….
Stand up, Yumi Chung!
Eleven-year-old Yumi Chung has been scribbling in her super-secret comedy notebook, practicing her jokes daily, and studying the best stand-up on YouTube, all in the hopes of one day getting…the best stand-up on YouTube, all in the hopes of one day getting her own Netflix comedy special. Shy and awkward, she’s mostly performed for an audience of one – herself. But then a case of mistaken identity leads to an unexpected opportunity to join a comedy camp taught by her favorite YouTube comedian. Only problem? No one knows who she really is. As she gains confidence in herself, she’ll have to own up to her lies and stand up for her dreams…
Libraries in the Northampton Area
Forbes Library Northampton, Massachusetts’ public library. Smith College Libraries Links to Neilson Library, Hillyer Arts Library, Josten Performing Arts Library, Young Science Library, Mortimer Rare Book Room, College Archives, and…h Catalog Search the combined catalog of a number of Massachusetts library networks. Created by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. Lilly Library The Public Library in Florence, Massachusetts. Library Catalog (CW MARS) A combined catalog for many Northampton area libraries. UMass Amherst Library University of Massachusetts Amherst Library website. American Antiquarian Society National research library in Worcester Ma with materials from pre-…
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….
Forbes Library Hosts Toiletries Drive To Benefit Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Inc.
January 27, 2023 — Throughout the month of February, Forbes Library is collecting toiletries to support local residents who are experiencing homelessness. The following supplies are needed: deodorant, shampoo, shaving materials, lip balm, small…drives, and we’re optimistic that our patrons will similarly enthusiastically support this toiletries drive,” said Lisa Downing, Director of the Forbes Library. “Small, portable items like this are a godsend to people who don’t have a home bathroom with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. They are always much appreciated! We are grateful to Forbes and its patrons for helping out,” said Rick Hart, President of Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Ind…
La biblioteca Forbes
La biblioteca Forbes está ubicada en 20 West Street cerca del centro de Northampton, MA. Somos una biblioteca pública y todos están bienvenidos a visitar y cualquier persona viviendo en Massachusetts puede obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita. Traiga una identificación con fotografía y una pieza de correo con su dirección para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca para usted y su familia. ¿Tiene algunas preguntas en español? Tenemos personal bi…
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…brary. Trustees’ Award recipients by year Year Recipient 2022 Marjorie Hess 2020 & 2021 Elaine Reall, Martha McCormick, and Dr. Melvin Hershkowitz 2019 Daria D’Arienzo, George Snook 2018 Tim Umbach 2017 Jarrett Krosoczka, Mikki Michon 2016 Bonnie Burnham, Peter Rowe 2015 Susan Stinson 2014 W. Michael & Judy Ryan 2012 Kari S. Knapp, Christine Nolan 2011 Gerald Budgar, Mo & Cher Willems 2010 Mary Harding 2009 Margaret Bowhill, Elinor Dole 2008 David…
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
September 12, 2016 — September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library…chnology hubs that millions rely on as their first or only choice for Internet access and digital content. In addition to books, magazines, DVDs, computers, games, software and other multimedia materials, libraries provide access to e-books. Often the library is the first point of contact in helping community members. From providing assistance to small business owners to assisting with access to e-government resources, libraries are changing lives…
Contact
group portrait by Stan Sherer phone 413-587-1011 & choose options from the voice menu, or see Departmental Directory below text/SMS 413‑570‑0444 fax 413-587-1015 email info@forbeslibrary.org or see Departmental Directory below….emails listing our latest books, movies, and music. By Mail Forbes Library 20 West Street Northampton MA 01060 On Social Media You can find us on the following sites. Forbes Library’s social media presence is governed by our Social Networking Policy. Facebook Twitter Flickr YouTube Instagram Departmental Directory DepartmentEmailPhoneStaffBorrower Services circulation@forbeslibrary.org 413-587-1011 option 2 Mary Biddle Christopher “Tex” Teghtso…
Print From Home
Forbes Library’s Mobile Print Service let you print virtually any document from your Internet connected device to the printer in the library. Print From Home Staff Mediated Staff mediated printing…s Mobile Print Service let you print virtually any document from your Internet connected device to the printer in the library. Print From Home Staff Mediated Staff mediated printing is available by emailing reference@forbeslibrary.org. Please specify whether you prefer to have your prints placed on the hold shelf for self-service pickup or kept behind the reference desk. You have one week from the time of printing to pick up mediated print jobs. V…
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