An award-winning resource on every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day
- Over 45,000 articles on fine arts, decorative arts, and architecture
- Scholarship written by over 6,000 international contributors
- Over 130,000 art images, with links to hundreds of museums and galleries around the world
- A wide range of search and browse options to explore the full text, bibliographies, biographies, and image links
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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-…
A valuable source of information on both privately held and public companies and their executives. Offers up to 35 searchable fields such as company size and sales, business type and age, and contact criteria. Includes specialty information such as executive name lists and president biographies.
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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…
May 11, 2018 — Western Massachusetts artists in all media are eligible! Online Application and Info For Artists From May 14 through June 15, 2018, artists may apply to exhibit their work in the…our community’s past, present and future. The application can be completed online or printed and mailed with a CD or flashdrive of images. Criteria for review include technical and artistic quality, a coherent theme, and contribution to an interesting and varied program for the year. Artists living and working in the greater Northampton area are eligible to apply. First-time exhibitors, individuals and groups are welcome. The Hosmer Art Gallery is…
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…
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…
In Memory of Jean Elizabeth Hosmer (1954-1999) Upcoming Exhibits 2024-25 | Exhibit History | Information for Artists | Información para Artistas | Hours | Mailing List Virtual Hosmer Gallery Community…li Marije Paldoci, Gajtan, Albania Online: Community Art Exhibit Visit the online Community Art Exhibit at Virtual Hosmer Gallery During the emergency building closure in 2020, The Hosmer Gallery began exploring new ways to support our mission of providing opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Starting April 3, 2020, and continuing nearly four years, we invited all art makers in the greater Northampton area to participa…
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…
March 18, 2020 — Authors, illustrators, and educators are stepping up to provide free resources for all ages designed to encourage creativity and learning at home! Virtual Author Events, Resources and Read-alouds Mo Willems…children ages 3-11. The Academy at Charlemont is offering a range of free online summer learning opportunities for students in grades 6-12, including everything from Algebra classes to how to make sweater monsters! Reading Rockets: Activity suggestions, reading recommendations, science projects, and more. Scholastic Learn at Home: for families with children Pre-K to Grade 6+, Scholastic offers virtual field trips, author videos, and activities. B…
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…
