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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…re critical 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…

What’s Your Library Worth?

November 13, 2015 — Forbes Library provided $7,062,976 in services last fiscal year: A $42 investment per capita with a $278 return. Library Service Count (in FY2015) Unit cost (without library) Source of unit cost…3,900 $2.00 News stand average $7,800 Movies Borrowed 99,347 $4.00 Estimated Netflix average $397,388 Meeting Room Use 3,044 $25.00 Estimated value $76,100 Adult Program Attended 9,294 $15.00 Entertainment/program admission fee (estimated average per adult) $139,410 Young Adult Program Attended 199 $12.00 Entertainment/program admission fee (estimated average per youth) $2,388 Children’s Program Attended 11,281 $7.00 Entertainment/program admissi…

Exhibit History

2002–present: Hosmer Gallery 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Virtual Exhibits 2021 2022 2023 Up to 2001 The Library hosted exhibitions of art by local artists in the Gallery space on the second floor, which was renovated in 2001-2002 to become the Hosmer Gallery. 1973-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1984-85 1985-86 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 199…

Fast Food Nation

Analyzing the influence of the fast food industry on American society, an award-winning journalist explores the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast food industry on modern-day…Analyzing the influence of the fast food industry on American society, an award-winning journalist explores the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast food industry on modern-day health, economy, politics, popular culture, entertainment, food production, and more….

Wireless Use Policy

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…ternet via wireless networks. The library’s wireless networks are unencrypted. Data transmitted on unencrypted networks can be monitored or recorded and connected devices may be vulnerable to security attacks. Patrons using the 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 Inter…

Social Networking Policy

In keeping with the Forbes Library’s mission “to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to…nt with all Library policies, including its Social Networking Policy and Internet Use Policy, and the Terms of Service of each individual third-party service. If a user does not agree to these terms, they are not to use the services provided. The role and utility of social networking sites will be evaluated periodically by library staff, and may be terminated at any time without notice to subscribers. Adapted from the Whitman Public Library (MA) A…

Internet Use Policy

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…nt 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 the user’s age or the content of the material. It is left to each user to determine what is a…

Free for Northampton Residents

ConsumerReports.org® enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on thousands of products and services, with ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice.

Provided by Forbes Library and available remotely to Northampton residents with a CW MARS card. Want help using this resource? Contact us.

Coolidge and Civil Rights

Resources Regarding Calvin Coolidge’s Record on African-American Rights, Native American Rights and Immigration The Board of Trustees of Forbes Library recently renewed its commitment to “seek out and eliminate underlying…ments below are reflections of the creators and of the time they were created. Neither Forbes Library nor the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum endorses or sanctions any viewpoints therein. This online exhibit will continue to evolve, with the help of feedback from visitors and users. Please share your thoughts and reactions by contacting the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum at coolidge@forbeslibrary.org. Contents African-…

George Bean auction listing Coolidge estate sale 1936

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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…mpton Open Media Local College Newspapers The Sophian – Smith College Student press. The Amherst Student – Amherst College Newspaper. The Daily Collegian – UMass Amherst’s college newspaper. Online Only Local News Sites Paradise City Press https://paradisecitypress.org/ A citizen’s journalism project from Northampton Community Television….

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…08 David Bloomberg, Anne Keppler 2007 Diana Martin Gordon 2006 Elliot Offner 2005 Joseph Donohue 2004 Stephen A. Callahan 2003 Mary Ann P. Cofrin 2002 Alan Dayno, Sally M. Griggs 1999 Dilman J. Doland, Kathryn A. Gabriel 1998 Electa Johnson, David W. Shearer 1997 Donna Kenny 1996 Janet M. Hemminger, Patricia B. Keating 1995 Allison Lockwood 1993 John H. Detmold 1992 Richard C. Garvey 1989 Lawrence E. Wikander 1988 Silvio O. Conte, Michael J. Russe…

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