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…y his vampirism limits and defines his life. Though it’s easy enough to say that this is a book about a trans vampire archivist, mere description of the plot doesn’t do it justice. It’s a love letter to archives, but it’s also a meticulous and tender exploration of online fan communities and queer media. The story takes on many forms from chapter to chapter, including emails, forum posts, and scripts. This is my favorite book of the year so far, a…
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Library Hours
Jump to Holiday closings Library Hours Monday 10 AM–8 PM Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM Thursday 10 AM–8 PM Friday 10 AM–6 PM Saturday 10 AM–6 PM…ed. Please call 413‑587‑1014, email archives@forbeslibrary.org, or use the online scheduler. Thursday 10 AM–2 PM Friday 10 AM–2 PM Saturday 10 AM–2 PM Holiday Closings DateHolidayMonday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 19 Presidents Day Monday, April 15 Patriots Day Tuesday, May 14 OPEN 2:00-8:00 closed morning for staff training Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth Thu…
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…Catalog or by calling 413-587-1012. CW MARS provides guides for using the online catalog. For additional assistance, please contact us. If the requested item is not available in CW MARS, patrons can request materials through the Commonwealth Catalog. To request materials not found in the CW MARS Catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog, you can fill in the Holds Request Form. FAQ How long does the library hold requested items for pickup? We hold reque…
Northampton Literary Walk
Join us on Saturday, April 20 for a stroll through Downtown Northampton as we celebrate all things literary! Forbes Library and the Massachusetts Center for the Book are partnering with…oetry, and the execution of public presentation. Donations will be gratefully accepted towards the Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund, which supports writing programs at the Northampton Center for the Arts. Location: 33 Hawley Street 1:30 – 2:30 pm: R. Michelson Galleries – Storytime at R. Michelson Readings by children’s book authors and illustrators, Micha Archer, Jane Dyer, Grace Lin, and Rich Michelson. Location: 132 Main Street 2:45 – 3:45…
News and Newspapers
Use these resources to find and read newspapers and news stories online. We also have current newspapers available in the reading room and many older issues of newspapers available on microfilm, including the…Use these resources to find and read newspapers and news stories online. We also have current newspapers available in the reading room and many older issues of newspapers available on microfilm, including the entire run of the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask a librarian!…
Forbes Library Community Survey 2017
April 21, 2017 — Take this survey online and enter to win a $100 Northampton gift card! http://forbeslibrary.org/survey Forbes Library is developing a new strategic plan to identify priorities for services and programs for the next five years. Knowing your needs and interests will guide decisions on specific library goals and activities. This survey is voluntary and anonymous, and will take five to ten minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Thank you for…
Hippies
I have a friend who lives in Austin, TX who is constantly making me jealous. She likes to mention, with a trace of blasé, that she’s just seen some amazing…seen them perform live down the street!) and after listening to some songs online, I was hooked. I ordered the lp right away and suggested ordering a copy for Forbes. Harlem plays straight, unabashed garage rock without any pretension whatsoever. Catchy melodies and the spirit of rock n’ roll dominate their debut full-length recording. I’ve deduced that this ramshackle trio loves the following: reverb, switching instruments, collaborating on songs…
Forbes Library selects new Writer in Residence
April 29, 2015 — Naila Moreira Forbes Library has selected Naila Moreira as its new Writer in Residence. Ms. Moreira will begin a two year term in July succeeding Susan Stinson who has held…s, including The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, Science News, The Common Online, and Science News for Students. She is the author of the poetry chapbook Gorgeous Infidelities, an art book published by Impossible Dream Editions in collaboration with internationally recognized photographer Paul Ickovic. She works at Smith College as a lecturer in the English Department and a writing instructor in the Jacobson Writing Center, and teaches a science…
Apply for a library card: Children
Children under 12 and their parent or guardian: please apply online using the form below.Adults and teens 12 and over, please use this form instead. Please provide all the requested…taff will respond as soon as possible, but there may be a delay, particularly if you apply outside of work hours. Everyone may register in person at the library. The process takes about 10 minutes. Please enter the following required information to register a child: Child’s First Name(required) Child’s Middle Initial/Middle Name Child’s Last Name(required) Birth Date (format: MM-DD-YYYY)(required) Number and Street(required) City, S…
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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.
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…it. Today’s public libraries are thriving technology 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-gover…
Sarah Johnson is new head of Children’s and YA Services
December 14, 2016 — Sarah Johnson Please welcome our new head of Children’s and Young Adult Services, Sarah Johnson! Sarah is originally from Mendon, Massachusetts and is thrilled to be back in her home…to be back in her home state. For the past five years she worked for Brooklyn Public Library in New York. While there, she launched a storytime at a nearby community garden, co-wrote the library’s strategic plan, helped create an online readers’ advisory service, and served on BPL’s Children’s New Books Showcase Committee. Some of her favorite parts of being a Children’s Librarian are introducing patrons to great books and hosting interactive sto…
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