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Resources Regarding Calvin Coolidge’s Record on African-American Rights, Native American Rights and Immigration The Board of Trustees of Forbes Library recently renewed its commitment to “seek out and eliminate underlying…ential Library & Museum endorses or sanctions any viewpoints therein. This online exhibit will continue to evolve, with the help of feedback from visitors and users. Please share your thoughts and reactions by contacting the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum at coolidge@forbeslibrary.org. Contents African-American Rights Primary Sources Historical Analyses Native American Rights Primary Sources Historical Analyses Immigration Primary S…

Sawmill workers, photo by the Howes Brothers The Hampshire Room for Special Collections contains thousands of images documenting local history, including images of farms, factories, shops, schools, and local residents both well…ction Online Special Collections (Argus portal) Images from the archives + online exhibits (pre-2022) Forbes images on Digital Commonwealth City of Northampton Planning Department files Sanborn maps from the Library of Congress Consult a Librarian Our online resources cover only part of the collection, so if you don’t find what you are looking for online, please get in touch with us. We may be able to quickly find the image you are looking for, or…

All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online…All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online resources by subject…

Naila Moreira, photo by Jeep Wheat Naila Moreira, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2015-2018. Naila is an essayist, poet, and science journalist. Her work frequently focuses on themes of science and…t Smith College as a lecturer in the English Department and a writing instructor in the Jacobson Writing Center, and teaches a science and nature writing course for high school girls in Smith’s Summer Science and Engineering Program. She recently completed her first children’s novel and is at work on a novel for adults. Web page: http://www.nailamoreira.com Twitter: @nailamoreira Facebook: naila.moreira Radio Interview with Writers’ Voice: http://…

This program ran in 2016. It is archived here for those who are interested Hampshire & Franklin Counties – More than 25 libraries throughout the region and medical professionals from…Jackson. This program is free. Registration is required; space is limited. www.cooley-dickinson.org/classes or 888-554-4234. Fostering Discussions among Patients, their Doctors, and other Medical Professionals Jeffrey Zesiger, MD, director of Palliative Care at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and an event organizer, says the goal of the initiative is to help community members prepare for the later stages of life, as well as better understand the aging p…

The Library’s Mission Forbes Library exists to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage…mats 1. Fiction Current adult fiction is in great demand and is purchased extensively. The collection includes recreational reading, classic literature, and titles representing styles of various periods and countries. Controversial books of recognized literary merit may be acquired. 2. Non-Fiction The Library collects recognized, standard works as well as timely materials for current demand. Non-fiction may be excluded for inaccurate information,…

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…puzzles and more. These are the ways to 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 s…

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…en it is no longer needed. The library is a member of the CW MARS network (www.cwmars.org) which provides the library’s catalog, circulation system, and some online resources. Circulation, borrower registration, and usage records are managed by CW MARS and Forbes Library observes their privacy policy. Information may also be shared in these cases: ● For patrons younger than 12, a parent or legal guardian may request information about titles checke…