Looking for a place to donate books? Consider these local options. Looking to donate something else? Check out Who Takes What. Donation Policies may have changed because of the pandemic. Please…or Justin Smith, at 413-584-1310 x327. Reader to Reader This Amherst-based organization takes your books and sends them to under-resourced school and public libraries that are in need. Franklin County Jail, Greenfield The Franklin County Jail accepts media, periodicals and books in nice condition. Paperback books only, with an emphasis on literature and vocational training. Contact Dr. Reza Namin, Director of Education Programs, 413-774-4014 x2108…
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Proxy Borrowers
If you have trouble getting to the library you can designate a friend or relative to borrow on your behalf. In the case where an adult cardholder cannot come to the…you will need to register for one first. If you are unable to visit the library in person to obtain a library card, contact info@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1017 to request an application be mailed….
Priscilla Pike: A Friend of Forbes, Indeed
February 9, 2022 — Priscilla PikePriscilla (Pris) Pike, who died in November 2021, bequeathed a substantial gift to Forbes Library. Born in the hilltown of Chester, just east of Pittsfield, Pris moved to the…ause she was very intentional about welcoming new residents and checking in on their needs. She was an active and longstanding member of the First Churches. She used the community bus to attend services until the time of the pandemic. Pris repeatedly organized book discussions at Lathrop led by her friend, Peter Ives. She was a book lover and participated in a memoir writing group at Lathrop. A note with her gift said that Pris was confident the f…
La biblioteca Forbes
La biblioteca Forbes está ubicada en 20 West Street cerca del centro de Northampton, MA. Somos una biblioteca pública y todos están bienvenidos a visitar y cualquier persona viviendo en…s preguntas. Mande su pregunta por correo electrónico a info@forbeslibrary.org, vía mensaje de texto al 413-570-0444, o llámenos al 413-587-1011 ext. 1015. Tenemos libros, revistas, y películas en español tanto como en inglés que puede tomar prestados con su tarjeta de biblioteca. También tenemos libros electrónicos y audiolibros. También ofrecemos computadoras e internet gratuito, y podemos ayudarles con preguntas tecnológicas incluyendo software…
413 Free Seeds at Forbes and Lilly Libraries
March 22, 2022 — Links 413 Free Seeds Resources Seeds of sustainability (Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 10, 2022) 413 Free Seeds FAQ How does it work? 413 Free Seeds has two Free Seed Box…eed name Origin (Brand, place grown, person who donated, or place foraged) Organic (if not, you can leave this part blank) Year harvested (for store-bought seeds, this is usually one year before expiration year) Any other info that you want to include! Are seeds tested for purity or germination rate? 413 Free Seeds does not have the capacity to do germination tests for all seeds and can’t guarantee that seeds are true heirloom varieties. We accept…
Flights
If you are looking for a vacation read that is thought provoking, beautifully written, and exciting, I recommend Flights by Olga Tokarczuk. Olga Tokarczuk is the first Polish woman to win…ew foreign language be illegible to humans, let it be read exclusively by automatons, machines. That way by night, in their great underground shops, they can organize reading of their own barcoded poetry. Move. Get going. Blessed is he who leaves.”…
Audio talks by local artists in Forbes collection
October 5, 2023 — https://forbeslibrary.org/local-history-and-special-collections/fine-arts-collection/artist-talks/…https://forbeslibrary.org/local-history-and-special-collections/fine-arts-collection/artist-talks/…
Teacher Cards
The Children’s & Young Adult Department at Forbes Library distributes Teacher Cards to educators who live and/or work in Northampton. These cards allow educators to have a separate teacher account…o Apply Please email this completed application to childrens@forbeslibrary.org. (A photo of the application is sufficient.) Required Information The educator must present a school-issued ID or a dated document on school letterhead stating that the educator is employed at the institution. Either the educational institution must be based in Northampton or the educator must live in Northampton. Homeschooling parents and guardians must be Northampton…
Borrow a Hotspot
This Hotspot Program supports the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ goal to Advance Equitable Access to Resources by promoting “excellent connectivity and technology infrastructure, training, and support frameworks to equitably meet…desk at: (413) 587-1012 or emailing the library at reference@forbeslibrary.org. Disclaimers The Library is not responsible for any files, data or personal information accessed/transmitted using the hotspot. The Library will have no liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages related to the use of the mobile hotspots, including loss of data, or privacy invasions. Those who use the hotspots do so at their own risk and assume full liabili…
Friends of Forbes Winter Newsletter
December 5, 2022 — https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Newsletter-winter-22-c.pdf…https://forbeslibrary.org/friends/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Newsletter-winter-22-c.pdf…
Forbes Library Expands Home Delivery
February 2, 2021 — Forbes Library now offers pick up and delivery services of library materials to residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. Residents of any age with an underlying health condition or illness…f any age with an underlying health condition or illness and anyone aged 65+ regardless of health status are eligible for this free service. Contactless deliveries are made within one week of request. “We know how comforting people have found reading and viewing during this difficult time and we hope our new Pandemic Delivery Service makes access to library materials easier for people,” said Lisa Downing, Forbes Library Director. In addition to de…
Meet the Trustees
November 16, 2022 — https://forbeslibrary.org/info/trustees/meet-the-trustees/…https://forbeslibrary.org/info/trustees/meet-the-trustees/…
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