June 1, 2016 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Trustees of Forbes Library value a productive relationship with Northampton’s City government. The current unfortunate dispute resulted from the Trustees’ receipt of a January 28, 2016…rbeslibrary.org / 413-587-1016 https://www.gazettenet.com/Northampton-mayor-s-quest-for-agreement-with-Forbes-Library-not-unprecedented-2421255 ATTACHMENTS Complaint for Declaratory Relief Exhibit A: Last Will and Testament of Charles Edward Forbes Exhibit B: Opinion of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, October 2, 2007 Exhibit C: Opinion of the Supervisor of Records, Public Records Division, February 13, 2008 From the Daily Hampshire Ga…
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Food Assistance
Information on free meals and food subsidies in the Northampton area. Information as listed on organization websites and subject to change. Free meals in Northampton Manna Soup Kitchen Manna Soup…//www.mannanorthampton.com/ Edwards Church 297 Main Street, Northampton 413-584-5500 St. John’s Episcopal Church 48 Elm Street, Northampton 413-584-1757 Free Meals in Amherst Amherst Survival Center All meals provided to go. Groceries available. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12pm – 3pm for on-site services. Pantry open 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm. Delivery schedule varies based on location. 1200 North Pleasant Street http…
The Fifty Review Club: An Unconventional Post
Fifty Films I was glancing at the sidebar on the Forbes Staff Picks Blog and noticed that the number fifty was next to my initials. Fifty reviews. Moments later I…d type the first thing that pops into my head. See you at the 100th party. -JSM 8 1/2 -I’ve had dreams like this 24 Hour Party People -the Manchester scene as told by Tony Wilson 2001: A Space Odyssey -the effects are still unrivaled Arthur -a drunken love story Atlantic City -lemons After Hours -one of those really bad nights out Badlands – “Love is Strange” Blue Velvet -wha!!!???? The Blues Brothers -My first favorite film Breathless -jump cuts…
Image Use Policy and Fees
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…ire Room, or Coolidge Museum. For information on image reproduction fees, click here. Approved by Board of Trustees 06-19-2018….
Law/Legal Resources for the Northampton Area
Massachusetts Access to Justice The Massachusetts Access to Justice initiative works to provide equal access to the court system for the public, including self-represented litigants, those with limited or no…gal Research Hampshire Law Library https://www.mass.gov/locations/hampshire-law-library 99 Main St., Courthouse, Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 586-2297 The law library is open to everyone. The Hampshire Law Library is on the ground level 1st floor of the old historic courthouse. The doors are locked; please check in at the Hampshire Superior/Northampton District Court located 15 Gothic Street and you will be escorted over to the library after being…
Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide
The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide (formerly The Harvard Gay & Lesbian Review, 1994-1999) is a bimonthly journal centered around a conceptual theme with contributions from leading scholars and writers in the given field. Also in each issue are interviews, poetry and both in depth and brief book reviews which are great for either catching up or for keeping current of interesting literary developments. Some notable contributors have included Andrew…
Susan Stinson
Susan StinsonPhotograph by Jody Wheat Susan Stinson, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2010-2015. She is the award-winning author of four novels and a book of poetry and lyric essays. She has…the Public Humanist blog (sponsored by the Mass Humanities Council) Writer-In-Residence Susan Stinson wins Lambda Literary Award Susan Stinson writes about the Writer in Residence program on the Library As Incubator Project 5 Ways Libraries Cultivate Community Art on The Huffington Post Susan Stinson on Wikipedia.org Reviews Spider in a Tree Books and Culture: A Christian Review The Concord Monitor (Concord, NH) The Daily Hampshire Gazette (North…
Online Day of Giving Established to Support Local Libraries
March 26, 2019 — ONLINE DAY OF GIVING ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT LOCAL LIBRARIES Three local libraries are raising funds through an inaugural Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on…usical instruments and in Sunderland the library is proud to offer free one-on-one technology help, and a wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. The Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library in Shutesbury are raising funds for a future new library project. They have been actively and creatively fundraising for a new Shutesbury Library since 2012 when efforts to secure matching funds for a Library Construction Grant were unsucc…
Regional News and Media
Local Newspapers Daily Hampshire Gazette https://www.gazettenet.com/ News and Information for Northampton by the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Forbes Library patrons can find articles from 1994 to the present in NewsBank. For index…News, arts and entertainment for the Pioneer Valley. The Recorder https://www.recorder.com/ Greenfield’s online information source. The Boston Globe https://www.boston.com/ Index and archive of the Globe articles are available from NewsBank. La Pueblo Latino https://www.masslive.com/elpueblolatino/ Spanish language newspaper that covers news in Western Massachusetts both in print and online. Local Radio 88.5 FM WFCR Public Radio 89.3 FM WAMH Amhe…
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 have caught Professor Crystal’s contagious enthusiasm. I say The Story of English in 100 Words is refreshing in part because it is an easy enjoyable read, but also because it is different from other word books. Too many word books are based on anecdote and folk etymol…
Forbes Library Midyear Review
September 4, 2019 — The Trustees of Forbes Library have compiled a brief midyear review about the library and its services over the last year. The review includes: Detailed statistics on the library’s collection and services and their use, including our increased hours, the growth of our Outreach department, and increased circulation of library ebooks Forbes Library’s 125th anniversary celebration, beginning with “Our Community Sing” A summary of the library’s grant…
CORI/SORI Policy
FORBES LIBRARY CORI/SORI POLICY This policy is applicable to the criminal history screening of prospective and current volunteers and interns over the age of 18. I. CONDUCTING CORI SCREENING CORI…rsonnel authorized to conduct criminal history background checks and/or to review CORI information will review, and will be thoroughly familiar with, the educational and relevant training materials regarding CORI laws and regulations made available by the DCJIS. IV. USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN BACKGROUND SCREENING CORI and SORI used for screening purposes shall only be accessed for applicants who are otherwise qualified for the position for which t…
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