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…e 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 request that an Outreach Delivery Service application be mailed to you. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Online application for Outreach services Printable application for Outr…
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Forbes Library Seeks Assistant Director
November 24, 2016 — Assistant Director/Patron Services Librarian posted November 23, 2016 Assistant Director Job Description Forbes Library, the public library in Northampton, MA seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Director/ Patron Services…nsibilities of this position include both administrative and direct patron services. The focus of this position is on borrower services, collection development, personnel management, community engagement, library programming, data analysis and volunteer coordination. For a detailed job description see, http://forbeslibrary.org/info/jobs/. Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library and…
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life)
Reading this book is like getting to take author George Saunders’ MFA writing course on the Russian short story, as he takes you through reading seven of his favorites by…ing what they do, make for an accessible exploration into the importance of fiction and in turn: a revelatory experience of becoming a better reader AND an inspiration for finding one’s voice in any form of expression (not just writing). A non-fiction extension from what Saunders achieves with his own award winning fiction, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is appearing on many “Best of…” lists for good reason – an essential read for anyone who loves s…
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…hy, needlework, furniture X Language Y Literature: fiction, drama, poetry, essays, speeches Z Books and Literary History: writing, printing, public libraries, bibliography, literary criticism, author information The Order of Expansive Classification Numbers Although Mr. Cutter proposed several different methods of ordering Expansive Classification numbers, most of these were in response to complaints that the system was too complicated; there is r…
How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures
If you are a fan of science writing and personal essays, and want to hear from young, queer folx, this book is a must-read. Imbler expertly blends their experiences with sea life and their own identity in these ten braided essays, each exploring a different creature from the deep. From feral goldfish to mother octopuses, these essays explore the complexity and beauty of animals that live in an otherworldly plain, whose inner lives we can only gue…
Volunteer Policy
The Forbes Library Volunteer Program is designed to expand and enhance public service to the community. Volunteers contribute in every department of the library in so many ways. Our volunteers…month or more are eligible to receive a parking permit for free parking in the Forbes lot. These permits may be used at any time the volunteer visits the library. The permits are not transferable and must be rendered upon leaving volunteer service. Volunteers should only enter non-patron areas of the library when instructed by their supervisor. We genuinely appreciate our volunteers. We do not exaggerate when we say, “We couldn’t do it without yo…
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for March 31, 2016
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Second Meeting. 31 March 2016. Present: Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian) Mary Jo Stanley Joel Dansky (formerly of…istorical elevators, food, and celebration We will host an author panel of writers writing about disability on May 4th. The featured writers are: Claire Blatchford, author of Coming to My Senses. Katherine Duke, author of Kissability: People with Disabilities Talk About Sex, Love, and Relationships, and Susan Stinson, author of Venus of Chalk. Community Outreach Discussion Lisa asked for places or organizations we should be aware of either for pro…
American Food Writing : An Anthology with Classic Recipes
This wide-ranging collection of essays, journal entries, excerpts from novels, and selected recipes spans three centuries of American eating, in prose that is often as appetizing as its subjects. Even…This wide-ranging collection of essays, journal entries, excerpts from novels, and selected recipes spans three centuries of American eating, in prose that is often as appetizing as its subjects. Even dedicated readers of food writing will find much here that is completely unfamiliar, and those new to the genre will put the book down with a fresh respect for and delight in our astonishing culinary largess….
The Penny Whistle Book
A couple months ago, I saw The Penny Whistle Book come up to the Arts & Music library and happened to notice that it was penned by the Incredible String…illiamson. He was essentially one half of the group, sharing vocal and songwriting duties with Mike Heron. At this time I also was thinking about the arrangement for a song of my own and was in need to have a flute or whistle type sound for a two note hook in the final chorus (a la “Penny Lane”). The sensible thing to do I thought was to go to check out the book and head to Downtown Sounds in Northampton and see how much one of these whistles cost…
Law/Legal Resources for the Northampton Area
Massachusetts Access to Justice The Massachusetts Access to Justice initiative works to provide equal access to the court system for the public, including self-represented litigants, those with limited or no…– Hampshire County Bar Association https://hampshirebar.org/lawyer-referral-service/ (413) 586-8729 Lawyer Referral Service – Massachusetts Bar Association https://www.masslawhelp.com/ (866) 627-7577 Massachusetts Court Service Centers https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-court-service-centersCourt Service Centers help people navigate the Massachusetts court system. Centers are available to all court users without attorneys and there a…
Forbes Library re-grows Outreach Delivery Service
November 1, 2017 — Forbes Library in Northampton has delivered library materials to homebound residents for decades. Due to budget constraints the service was at risk of being cut. Thanks to generous gifts by…recently became a contributing partner organization for Outreach Delivery Service, allowing volunteers to borrow materials on behalf of their homebound patrons from Lilly’s collection and helping to identify prospective volunteers and patrons. The Outreach Delivery Service currently serves 76 patrons in Northampton, Florence and Leeds and is coordinated by Maria Sperduti, who assigns 3 patrons per volunteer, based on the information gathered thro…
Writings and Drawings
Thurber’s comic genius pervades this compilation of his short stories, essays and cartoons. It’s full of treasures like The night the bed fell, The catbird seat, The secret life of Walter Mitty, and the ever-current Fables for our time. His wit ranges from deadpan to farcical, from whimsical to satirical. His command of the American language is elegant and hilarious, his drawings without equal. The only drawback to this Library of America omnibus…
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