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The giver of stars

If you love books and would be saddened to think that some people don’t have access to them, you’ll find this historical fiction Depression-era novel to be a true inspiration….continue the tradition of delivering library materials throughout Northampton, Leeds and Florence. Reach out to outreach@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1019 to learn more….

Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing

Scanning The computers in the Arts and Music department all have flatbed scanners. An “express scanning” station is also available in the Reference Room. Fax You can send a fax…. When dialing, prefix fax number with a 9. Faxing is free at Forbes Library. Printing and Photocopying All public computers at the library can print. If you are printing from your own device you can use any of the Print From Home options described below. Printing is available until five minutes before the library closes. Photocopiers are available on the main floor and in the Arts and Music Department on the second floor.   8.5×11 One Sided8.5×11…

Art Middleton

Art MiddletonArt Middleton, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2018-2020. He is a writer, educator, and parent interested in exploring the experience of work, time, care, and community, themes that have shown…English lecturer with a focus on utopian longing in politics and literature. You can read a June 2018 Daily Hampshire Gazette article, “Forbes Library’s new Writer in Residence took a winding path back home,”. Our Work and Why We Do it The Our Work and Why We Do It Podcast hosted by Art Middleton Our Work and Why We Do It was the Art Middleton’s writer in residence reading series. This series is interested in exploring the ways in which the writte…

Meeting Rooms and Grounds Use Policy

To reserve a meeting room, see: Reservations | Meeting Room Scheduler | Meeting Room Fee Schedule Forbes Library offers three meeting rooms: the Friends of Forbes Community Room, the Watson Room, and…oth active participants and the audience, in any program on Library property. The Library will refuse space to individuals or organizations which have previously failed to comply with stated requirements for use. This includes (but is not limited to) failure to allow staff to follow normal lock-up procedures, excessive noise which causes complaints from other Library users, or failure to make a reasonable effort to clean up after serving refreshme…

Meet the Trustees

November 16, 2022 — https://forbeslibrary.org/info/trustees/meet-the-trustees/…https://forbeslibrary.org/info/trustees/meet-the-trustees/…

Friends of Forbes Winter Newsletter

December 5, 2022 — https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Newsletter-winter-22-c.pdf…https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Newsletter-winter-22-c.pdf…

Audio talks by local artists in Forbes collection

October 5, 2023 — https://forbeslibrary.org/local-history-and-special-collections/fine-arts-collection/artist-talks/…https://forbeslibrary.org/local-history-and-special-collections/fine-arts-collection/artist-talks/…

Chemical Sensitivities and Forbes Library

Forbes Library respects the needs of those with chemical sensitivities. The library considers the needs of those with chemical sensitivities when choosing soaps, hand sanitizers, and cleaning supplies and is…g soaps, hand sanitizers, and cleaning supplies and is committed to choosing safe building materials, carpets, etc. during any future renovations. It is not possible, unfortunately, to select products which meet the needs of everyone who uses the library. If you have any questions or concerns about the products used at the library please contact us at 413-587-1017 or accessibility@forbeslibrary.org. The library does not use scented air fresheners….

Acorn People take up residence in diorama by Nancy Dickinson

September 25, 2018 — Stop by the Hosmer Gallery and check out the newly installed diorama by Nancy Dickinson. It’s a peek into the lives of her civilization of Acorn People. The scenes will…hroughout the Northeast. For more information about Nancy’s art, see http://nancydickinson.net/ (archived at archive.org)….

Friends of Forbes Community Room

The Friends of Forbes Community Room is located on the Basement level. It measures approximately 22′ x 31′. Tables and chairs are available. The Community Room shares a wall with…r reasonable accommodations by contacting 413-587-1017 or info@forbeslibrary.org. films shown with captions, and promotional materials include language similar to the following: “For questions concerning access or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Two weeks notice requested.” Reservations You may request a reservation by using the Meeting Room Scheduler. If you prefer, you may make…

La biblioteca Forbes

La biblioteca Forbes está ubicada en 20 West Street cerca del centro de Northampton, MA. Somos una biblioteca pública y todos están bienvenidos a visitar y cualquier persona viviendo en…sus preguntas. Mande su pregunta por correo electrónico a info@forbeslibrary.org, vía mensaje de texto al 413-570-0444, o llámenos al 413-587-1011 ext. 1015. Tenemos libros, revistas, y películas en español tanto como en inglés que puede tomar prestados con su tarjeta de biblioteca. También tenemos libros electrónicos y audiolibros. También ofrecemos computadoras e internet gratuito, y podemos ayudarles con preguntas tecnológicas incluyendo softwa…

Priscilla Pike: A Friend of Forbes, Indeed

February 9, 2022 — Priscilla PikePriscilla (Pris) Pike, who died in November 2021, bequeathed a substantial gift to Forbes Library. Born in the hilltown of Chester, just east of Pittsfield, Pris moved to the…, who died in November 2021, bequeathed a substantial gift to Forbes Library. Born in the hilltown of Chester, just east of Pittsfield, Pris moved to the Valley to attend UMass and Smith College. For more than four decades, she worked in Northampton and for six decades, she was a library patron at Forbes. Pris taught at The Clarke School for the Deaf when it was a residential school program and she resided on campus herself at what is now the Magn…

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