The Forbes Library Accessibility Advisory Board is made up of local disability and accessibility experts and community members with disabilities. The board meets approximately every four months. (Three times a…bers Benjamin Kalish, Chair Dorothy Baker Robert Baran Barbara Black Rick Ely Anne Gancarz Gilad Meron MaryJo Stanley Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wed May 22nd at 4pm. All are welcome to attend. This will be a hybrid meeting: those wishing to join us in person can do so in the Director’s Office and those wish to join us online should register via the event listing. Agendas and Minutes AgendasMinutes2024-01-12 Agenda 2024-01-12 Min…
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A Letter from the Director
May 22, 2020 — As we come upon the end of our second month of the building being closed, I want to let you all know how much our staff miss seeing you and…ry’s phased resumption of services will follow these steps: First, staff only will come back to the building. They will work in staggered shifts following safety protocols, including wearing masks and gloves, and remain socially distant. Tasks will include handling returns that have sat in quarantine for at least three days. At some point, curbside pickup will begin. Patrons will be able to request materials from the library’s collection online or…
Library Card Application (children under 12)
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 information for best results. Entering your date of birth on the form will help us ensure that you get the correct type of library card. Entering your email address will allow us to send your card number quickly. Child’s First Name(required) Child’s Middle…
Self-Service Holds Pickup
Forbes Library offers self-service, in-library pickup of holds during the library’s open hours. Appointments are not required. An alternative, Curbside Pickup is also available. You may place holds through the Library’s…ary card to use at the self-check station. Enter the building and immediately turn right into the reference room. Holds are arranged on the shelves alphabetically by the first four letters of your last name, followed by the last four numbers of your library barcode/card number. Take your items to a self-check station to check out. (Self-check stations are available in the Reference Room and the Lobby.) You will find self-check instructions at each…
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 Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for July 13, 2015
Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Initial Meeting. 13 July 2015. Present: Barbara Black Jo-ann Bowen Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Rick Ely Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian)…ork with the reference desk staff to determine the name of the book. Rick Ely has planned a presentation about how described video is made Rick Ely will do a presentation or series on the portrayal of disability in Hollywood Assistive technology trainings Jo-Ann Bowen suggested programs with the purpose of increasing awareness of the need for accessibility throughout Northampton Program ideas generated during group discussion: JAWS trainings Techn…
Form 1040 is here!
February 18, 2015 — Federal income tax form 1040 has arrived and can be found in the reference room, along with forms 1040A and 1040EZ which were already available. The library also has the 2014…Federal income tax form 1040 has arrived and can be found in the reference room, along with forms 1040A and 1040EZ which were already available. The library also has the 2014 Massachusetts Resident Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets. For information about tax forms in the library, where to find forms online, and local tax assistance, please see our community resource page on taxes….
Forms 1040A and 1040EZ are here!
February 3, 2015 — Federal income tax forms 1040A and 1040EZ have arrived, and can be found in the reference room. The IRS has also shipped our copies of form 1040—we can expect to…t Income Tax and Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax booklets. For information about tax forms in the library, where to find forms online, and local tax assistance, please see our community resource page on taxes….
This interactive online database features more than 300 practice tests based on official school and career exams, including ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, and Real Estate Sales Agent & Broker Exams, among others. Includes math & reading practice for 4th grade through high school, school and college admission tests and Advance Placement tests.
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.
Photography and Video Policy
The Forbes Library reserves the right to use photographs or video taken at the library for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. Attendees and/or participants consent to having their…taff, programs, and copyrighted art on display without permission are prohibited. Commercial photography: Library buildings may not be used as setting for advertisements, or for any photographs, video or audio recordings which will be used for commercial purposes without express written consent by the Director. News media photography or video: The Library welcomes news media for stories or projects that directly involve the library and its program…
Money and Investing
Want to learn more about money and investing? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Forbes library also has print subscriptions to Value Line Ratings and Reports and The…Want to learn more about money and investing? These online resources are great place to begin your research. Forbes library also has print subscriptions to Value Line Ratings and Reports and The Outlook. Just ask at the Reference Desk. Looking for books about money and investing? Try searching the catalog or asking a librarian….
The online version, published every 2 years by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes information about a huge range of occupations including job titles, nature and conditions of work, training or certification required, prospects for growth, and typical salaries.
This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
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