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Forbes Library permits patrons to connect their own equipment to the Internet via wireless networks. The library’s wireless networks are unencrypted. Data transmitted on unencrypted networks can be monitored or…e library’s networks accept this risk and Forbes Library accepts no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from use of its networks. By choosing to use this free wireless service you agree to abide by the Library’s Internet Use Policy. In particular, you agree to use the library’s network resources only for lawful purposes. Prohibited uses include: Using the Internet for illegal purposes Using the Internet in violation of the Massachusetts Ge…

Be a part of Forbes Library! Neighborhood Free Book Boxes are coming to Northampton, Leeds and Florence! Volunteers are needed to maintain and stock boxes. Want to help? Email: Outreach@ForbesLibrary.org…orbes the special place it is. Not everyone who applies for a volunteer position will be placed in a job – we receive numerous inquiries for almost every position we post. Last year we had 166 active volunteers contributed over 6000 hours of time to the library. We genuinely appreciate our volunteers. We do not exaggerate when we say, “We couldn’t do it without you!!!” Eager for more volunteer opportunities? See our list of volunteer opportunities…

Use fees are charged on a per image basis. The Application for Permission to Publish Images must be completed and signed, and all reproduction and use fees must be paid…by-laws or a mission statement. Fees for non-profits will be waived for exhibition purposes, and a reduced rate will be offered for some publishing purposes. No use fees are charged for agencies of Federal, State, or City Governments. Personal Use: Reference purposes or home display No Fee Gift for personal use (home display) No Fee Commercial Display in Public Spaces: (offices, stores, restaurants, lobbies, hotels) $25.00 Spaces located in Northa…

The Library provides access to the Internet to help meet the diverse needs of its patrons. Internet resources offer a wealth of information that augments library collections. The library has…f information that augments library collections. The library has no responsibility for content found on the Internet, including information that may be inaccurate, out-of-date, offensive or illegal. Patron Rights: Users should not be restricted or denied access for expressing or receiving constitutionally protected speech. The library must provide access to information on all subjects that serve the needs or interests of each user, regardless of t…

The Library’s Mission Forbes Library exists to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage…f information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage and support the civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits of the community. It strives to meet these objectives with continuous sensitivity to the changing needs of the community, and adapts its services to meet these needs. The Library also provides a friendly physical environment which can serve as a community meeting p…

Coolidge Museum Endorses Statement on Civility in Politics September 25, 2023 Press Release – For immediate release Contact: Lisa Downing, Library Director, director@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1016 The Calvin Coolidge Standing Committee of the…president Curtis, Chief Justice Hughes, Secretary of War Stimson, other Cabinet and Supreme Court members and various Congressional leaders. All the New England governors would be present at the service. The incoming president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, sent his son James and his wife, Eleanor, as his personal representatives. That meant there were three first ladies sitting in Edwards Church – Grace Coolidge, Lou Hoover and Eleanor Roosevelt. (F…

Homebound Delivery Service patron receives books and instruments from his dedicated volunteer. Photo by Sandra Matthews. Forbes Library offers delivery service options for residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. As‑Needed…to residents of any age who are homebound due to a long term illness, disability or who has transportation restraints and is unable to come to the library regularly.  A trained volunteer will place holds for your specific requests or select materials for you based on your interests.  This is the best option for patrons who do not wish to search for titles and place their own holds.  Pickup and Deliveries are on a 3 week cycle. We offer books, maga…

Welcome to the Virtual Hosmer Gallery Community Art Exhibition! From April 2020 through March 2024, we invited the community to participate in an online art exhibit. The original inspiration was…website Another Solar Wind, by Madge Evers website Mountain view – Iceland iii, Photopolymer intaglio by Edda Valborg Sigurdardottir website Mountain view – Iceland ii, Photopolymer intaglio by Edda Valborg Sigurdardottir website Mountain view – Iceland i, Photopolymer intaglio by Edda Valborg Sigurdardottir website My Old Dancing Shoes, watercolor by Dara Herman Zierlein website Women for 2020, watercolor by Dara Herman Zierlein website Women Suf…