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Death of a President
January 16, 2019 — by Rich Szlosek During the afternoon and evening of Thursday, January 5, 1933 the nation was stunned to learn of the death in Northampton of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president…at the funeral would be on Saturday, January 7, less than two full days away. It is astounding to see how rapidly the complicated details were worked out. On Saturday morning, a train left Washington headed for Northampton. On board were President and Mrs. Hoover, Vice-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 p…
Director Search – Public Meeting
October 28, 2016 — The Trustees have now finished all 4 director interviews. They will meet on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 3:15 pm in the Coolidge Museum to select their choice for director. The…The Trustees have now finished all 4 director interviews. They will meet on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 3:15 pm in the Coolidge Museum to select their choice for director. The meeting, like the interviews, is open to the public. Public feedback about the candidates is welcomed. Please send to directorsearch@forbeslibrary.org…
CCPLM Mission and Priorities
Mission The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum (“the Museum”) develops, provides access to, and preserves historical materials and artifacts related to the lives of Calvin and Grace Coolidge, the…context to tell a local, regional, state, national, and international story. We provide space, opportunities, and resources that enhance civic literacy, assist with the creation of new work and scholarship, and expose connections between President Coolidge’s political impact and current events. Our collection extends beyond the Coolidge presidency to tell the story of First Lady Grace Coolidge and the Coolidge family, and includes resources that…
Coolidge Library & Museum Launches Presidential Book Club Series
January 16, 2019 — First new initiative of newly reformed and expanded Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum Standing Committee (NORTHAMPTON, MA January 14, 2019) – A new book club dedicated to American presidents is being launched by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum….:30 PM in the museum, which is located on the second floor of Forbes Library. The first book to be discussed is “An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America,” by Henry Wiencek. Copies are available at Forbes Library. After the initial meeting, the club plans to meet every other month. “We will be tracing the history of the presidency, beginning with George Washington, and watching how American democracy evolved in…
NEW DATE- Forbes Library Presents Living Books: Personal Experiences in Story and Conversation
January 31, 2019 — On Saturday, March 23rd, from 12pm-4pm, Forbes Library will host a community-building event in the Reading Room on the 1st floor. Living Books is an event in which community members…On Saturday, March 23rd, from 12pm-4pm, Forbes Library will host a community-building event in the Reading Room on the 1st floor. Living Books is an event in which community members share the experiences that have informed their lives and have shaped how they identify with the world, during brief one-on-one conversations. People who have volunteered to share their story as a “living book” will be available for “check out” by event attendees, who w…
Susan Howard Case Poetry Corner
Sue CaseForbes Library has a collection of the works of local poets named the Susan Howard Case Poetry Corner. This collection has been named in memory of a local poet…,” said D.M. Gordon, former Forbes Library Writer-in-Residence who created the idea for this collection. This collection is housed in the first floor Reading Room. The items in the collection are to be read in the library. The library hopes to continue to grow the collection through donations. Anyone interested in donating to the collection should contact Molly Moss, Assistant Director, at 413-587-1017 or mmoss@forbeslibrary.org….
Forbes Library Disability Board – Agenda for September 25 2019
Agenda Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board 25 September 2019 3:00 PM Announcements Scent-free restrooms are available on every level. Bathrooms with air fresheners are clearly labeled. New Closed Captioned Videos…clearly labeled. New Closed Captioned Videos search at https://forbeslibrary.org/accessibility/for-people-who-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/ Accessibility Labs at Forbes Library Staff Accessibility Committee will meet in October Assistive Technology Fair updates Grant Applications – master plan for grounds (CPA) & restroom upgrades (Community Block Grant) Transportation issues and awareness ADA Anniversary in 2020 Advisory board scheduling: would a…
Living Books, October 5
September 23, 2019 — On Saturday, October 5, from 10am-2pm, Forbes Library and Northampton Connects will host a community-building event in the Reading Room on the 1st floor. Living Books is an event in…from 10am-2pm, Forbes Library and Northampton Connects will host a community-building event in the Reading Room on the 1st floor. Living Books is an event in which community members share the experiences that have informed their lives and have shaped how they identify with the world, during brief one-on-one conversations. People who have volunteered to share their story as a “living book” will be available for “check out” by event attendees, who w…
One Paragraph in the Will of Judge Forbes
When Judge Charles Forbes wrote the will, dated September 5, 1876, that resulted in the creation of Forbes Library, he included something generous about what he wished for people who…luded something generous about what he wished for people who use the library. He continued, within the same paragraph, by writing something small-minded. In reflecting on the 125th anniversary of the library, I would like to consider that paragraph in the context of Northampton history and the library I know today. I was Writer-in-Residence at Forbes from 2010 to 2015. I love the library that Judge Forbes made. Why would I want to dwell on somethi…
Forbes Library Hosts Toiletries Drive To Benefit Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Inc.
January 27, 2023 — Throughout the month of February, Forbes Library is collecting toiletries to support local residents who are experiencing homelessness. The following supplies are needed: deodorant, shampoo, shaving materials, lip balm, small…omeless. “Forbes Library strives to be a center of support for our community. In years past our patrons have generously donated to our can drives, and we’re optimistic that our patrons will similarly enthusiastically support this toiletries drive,” said Lisa Downing, Director of the Forbes Library. “Small, portable items like this are a godsend to people who don’t have a home bathroom with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. They are always much appr…
Library Card Application (Adults and Teens)
The library card application for adults and teens is hosted externally. This page should redirect you to https://forbeslibrary.org/help/library-card/ where you can learn more….The library card application for adults and teens is hosted externally. This page should redirect you to https://forbeslibrary.org/help/library-card/ where you can learn more….
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