March 10, 2016 — The Forbes Library Outreach Delivery Service provides access to library materials for residents who are unable to visit the library because of short or long-term illness or disability. We are…who would like to help deliver materials. If you are interested in receiving outreach services, or in becoming a delivery volunteer, please follow the application links below. Volunteers Please complete the online Volunteer Application form. Volunteer application Patrons Please complete the online application form, or print, fill in and mail the printable form. If you are unable to print or complete it online, please call 413-587-1017 and r…
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Taxes
Forms Available at Forbes Forbes Library generally receives the following tax forms in late January: IRS Forms 1040 and 1040-SR (2023 forms are here!) IRS Instructions for Forms 1040 and…extension by mail Mass Tax Connect – Can be used to file for an extension online Local Tax Assistance Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Community Action Pioneer Valley For eligible residents of Hampshire and Franklin Counties. (For Hampden County, see Valley Opportunity Council.) Eligibility is determined by income amount and type of income. Call 413-376-1136 to make an appointment. Get Your Refund: All-Online VITA Service Free virtual non-…
Donate Online
For help with donations please contact info@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1017. Fill out my LGL Form! Checks can be mailed to the Business Office: Forbes Library 20 West Street Northampton, MA…For help with donations please contact info@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1017. Checks can be mailed to the Business Office: Forbes Library 20 West Street Northampton, MA 01060…
Online Learning & Research
We hope you find these resources helpful. Please feel welcome to ask a librarian. You can call us at 587-1010, email us at childrens@forbeslibrary.org or stop by with any questions….We hope you find these resources helpful. Please feel welcome to ask a librarian. You can call us at 587-1010, email us at childrens@forbeslibrary.org or stop by with any questions. Subject Guides from Forbes Library Links to great sites on all kinds of topics, specially selected by the librarians at Forbes. Databases…
Library Cards
A library card is required to borrow most library materials and to place holds for those materials. When you get a library card you also get a library account you… for a library card online Residents of Massachusetts may apply for a card online. Online applicants will receive a temporary Forbes Library card by email. You can use your card number as soon as you receive it. The process is not automated so please allow a few days for staff to process your request. Children under 12 Library Card Application for Children Under 12. A parent or legal guardian must fill out this form. Adults and Teens Register for…
Online Special Collections
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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Forbes Library strives to protect patrons’ privacy to the fullest extent of the law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 78, Section 7). Following the American Library Association’s Code of…ed by law and library policy. When using the library’s services, including online services, patrons may be required to provide their name, e-mail address, library card barcode, phone number or home address. This information will only be used to fulfill patrons’ service needs and to help the library improve and target its services effectively. Patrons’ personal information will be discarded when it is no longer needed. The library is a member of th…
Using the Library
Visit Library hours Directions and parking Accessibility Study room & meeting rooms What’s happening at the library Group tours & librarian visits Floor plans Video tours Contact Staff directory (phone,…ia Neighborhood Free Book Boxes Services and Resources Online programs and events Make an appointment for one-on-one help Research help Personalized reading and listening advice Study room & meeting rooms Delivery service Notary Public Exam proctoring Career Center partnership Local History Online resources 24/7 Technology Wi-Fi Library computers Printing, scanning, copying, faxing Downloadable e-books and media Hotspots Individual technology help…
Cutter Classification
Charles Ammi Cutter The Cutter Expansive Classification system is a library classification system devised by Charles Ammi Cutter, who was Librarian at the Forbes Library from 1894-1903. Like other classification systems…ted by Archive.org (The formatting is crucial, so be sure to use the “read online” option or download the PDF.) Includes schedules of the first six classifications, as well as extensive notes on the systems purpose and use. Note that schedules of the seventh classification are incomplete and are not available online at this time. Miska, Francis L (ed.). Charles Ammi Cutter, Library Systematizer. Libraries Unlimited. 1977. (Forbes Catalog | WorldCa…
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center Update
March 18, 2020 — MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Centers are temporarily closed to the public for in-person services in an effort to protect our customers and staff from potential exposure to Coronavirus (Covid-19). Forbes…ter is not available. If you are unable to apply for Unemployment Benefits online or by TeleClaim, please call the Greenfield Career Center at 413-774-4361 or 800-457-2603 and we will do our best to assist over the phone. Mandatory Career Center Seminars and RESEA appointments have been postponed and Unemployment benefits will not be impacted at least through April 10. In the interim, a Career Center staff person may contact you to provide service…
Franklin Hampshire Career Center Partners with Forbes Library for Satellite Services
August 21, 2017 — The Franklin Hampshire Career Center and Forbes Library announce a partnership to provide Career Center satellite services at the Library. The Career Center will out-station staff on a weekly basis…available. Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-Noon: Career Center registration and online job search assistance in the Library Computer Area. Wednesdays 1pm-2pm: Career Center Seminar introduction to Career Center services. Thursdays 1pm-3pm in the Community Room: Workshops with rotating topics such as resume and cover letter writing, using LinkedIn, Online job applications, and interviewing skills. Tuesdays once per month will be an information session t…
Outreach Delivery Services
Homebound Delivery Service patron receives books and instruments from his dedicated volunteer. Photo by Sandra Matthews. Forbes Library offers delivery service options for residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. As‑Needed…sign up for this service: Use this online form: Homebound Delivery Service Online Request Print this form and mail it to us: Homebound Delivery Service PDF Call 413-587-1019 and leave your name and phone number. Short-term Delivery Service Short-term Delivery Service is available to residents of any age who will need delivery service for less than 4 months. This is the service to use while recovering from surgery or a prolonged illness, etc. To r…
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