February 22, 2018 — About the Writer in Residence Program The WIR is a professional writer who furthers the library’s fundamental mission by volunteering approximately five hours each week creating, offering and promoting library…evelopment and execution of a literary based program series consisting of 6-8 events created in collaboration with the library’s programming staff Regularly scheduled “hands on” programming for the public. Examples include writing workshops and discussion groups Promotional engagement of Forbes Library and its programs and services through social media networks as well as traditional media Forbes Library Will Provide: $2000 annual stipend upon com…
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Library Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 2
January 12, 2018 — Forbes Library is hosting a Library Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM. This free event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to…itical to the provision of library services. Citizens of Massachusetts rely on the links between libraries provided through state funding for interlibrary loan delivery, research databases, e-book collections, grant funds, professional development opportunities, and automated networks that provides modern access to and between libraries. State support for public libraries continues to be down. This has placed immense burdens on local library budge…
The Dispossessed: A Novel
Shevek is born in a world created by anarchists. This world, a moon in fact, is home to a planned society in which the concept of property does not exist and…very little contact with the world from whence they came—the capitalist planet of Urras. Shevek is a brilliant physicist whose groundbreaking work is too advanced to be understood by his colleagues. If he wishes to continue his research he must, therefore, visit Urras and work with the scientists there. Le Guin’s writing is excellent. In telling the story of Shevek, of his research, and of his journey, she also subtly explores some very interestin…
Make an appointment for: Exam Proctoring
For students whose schools require remote study, the Forbes Library is happy to proctor exams subject to staff availability and the requirements of the school. Fill out the form below…ecessary software and meets the requirements of your school. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building. We strongly advise testing your laptop’s wireless connection in the library before you take your exam. You are responsible for knowing how to access and take your exam and for providing any necessary information to the library in a timely manner. I am aware that the library is a public place and relatively quiet, but we can m…
Exam Proctoring
For students whose schools require remote study, the Forbes Library is happy to proctor exams subject to staff availability and the requirements of the school. Fill out the form below…ecessary software and meets the requirements of your school. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building. We strongly advise testing your laptop’s wireless connection in the library before you take your exam. You are responsible for knowing how to access and take your exam and for providing any necessary information to the library in a timely manner. I am aware that the library is a public place and relatively quiet, but we can m…
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…
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…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. Amidst all the laugh-out-loud moments, Stand Up, Yumi Chung! is a heartwarming and genuinely charming story about the sacrifices we make for our families, facing the consequences of your mistakes, and becoming enough for yourself….
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World
Eric Weiner is a grump with a mission — trying to discover the happiest places in the world, and what makes them that way. From the World Database of Happiness…Eric Weiner is a grump with a mission — trying to discover the happiest places in the world, and what makes them that way. From the World Database of Happiness in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to the Gross National Happiness of Bhutan, from binge drinking and happiness in Iceland to binge drinking and unhappiness in Moldova, Weiner travels the world and discovers some of what makes different people happy, and the many paths one can take to get there….
Trustees
Forbes Library Appoints Two New Board Members Left to right: Lisa Downing, Anne Teschner, Russell Carrier, Katy Wight, Debin Bruce, Ruth Francis, Molly Moss The Forbes Library is governed by…ce began: 1982 Term expires: 2026 406 Park Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 413-586-8048 russellcarrier@gmail.com Katy E. Wight, Vice President Service began: 2016 Term expires: 2028 20 Northern Avenue Northampton, MA 01060 413-387-9631 katywight@gmail.com Debin Bruce Service began: 2022 Term expires: 2026 46 Columbus Ave Northampton MA 01060 debinbruce@gmail.com Anne F. Teschner Service began: 2024 Term expires: 2028 54 South Main St. Florence, MA…
Community
Forbes Library engages with the local and regional community in a variety of literature, history, arts, cultural and educational collaborations. Forbes initiatives Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum Hosmer Art…Franklin Hampshire Career Center Arts Night Out Northampton Center for New Americans Digital Commonwealth Help Yourself! edible garden Northampton Open Media Northampton Film Festival Paradise City Cultural District Pioneer Valley History Network All Hamptons Read (2018) Hamptons + Holyoke Read (2017) States of Incarceration (2017) [via archive.org] Being Mortal (2016) Midnight to Midnight (2014) Guides to community resources Forbes Library maint…
The Story of English in 100 Words
The Story of English in 100 Words, by Welsh linguistics professor David Crystal, is a refreshing word book. With short easy to read chapters, it is a quick read, especially once you…the chapters are just a couple of pages, and include many illustrative examples. The examples are drawn from throughout the history of the language, from Old English, to new Internet coinages. This is a book about the history of English, and therefore a book about how English grows and changes. A very fun read!…
Small Gods : a novel of Discworld
I’ve read many of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels. They are great fun. The Discworld is an imaginary planet in an imaginary universe and everything, even the Discworld’s fundamental physical laws, is written…t’s Discworld novels. They are great fun. The Discworld is an imaginary planet in an imaginary universe and everything, even the Discworld’s fundamental physical laws, is written so as to parody or satire our own world. Pratchett isn’t content to leave it at that however, he also parodies literature of all sorts, but especially fantasy novels; he affectionately sabotages these by taking their best known cliches and stereotypes and acting as if the…
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