November 12, 2021 — Getting to the library during the pandemic has been difficult for readers of all ages and Forbes has worked hard to fill the need by offering a robust curbside pickup…announce our Neighborhood Free Book Box Project. In collaboration with Lilly Library, beautifully refurbished newspaper boxes will provide children, teens and adults access to free books in their neighborhoods. Boxes are replenished weekly by staff and volunteers, assuring that they remain neat, clean and easily accessible. Businesses and organizations throughout Northampton, Leeds and Florence are invited to contact us about providing outdoor sp…
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Housing and Utilities Assistance
Shelters and housing assistance in the Northampton Area. Shelters Hampshire County Interfaith Shelter 43 Center Street, Northampton. Follow signs to the entrance in back. 413-586-6750 An emergency overflow shelter for…elessness, sheltering those for whom homelessness is unavoidable, and rapidly re-housing the homeless in stable, permanent housing. THE DHCD has staff at the following local Department of Transitional Services offices that can help you find shelter: 72-100 Front Street, Holyoke 413-552-5400 1 Arch Place, Greenfield 413-772-3400 ServiceNet – Drop-in Center at 43 Center St 413-585-1300 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to Noon 43 Center Street, Northam…
Fish Tank
This Cannes Jury Prize award winning indie film from British Director Andrea Arnold captures an English ‘Coming-of-Age’ tale far from the stereotypical pastoral village green. Set in a bleak Essex…for her short film Wasp, directs the film with a skilled hand, anchoring it in social realism without wallowing in cliché or misery. It is decidedly not a light hearted family film but also not without hope or joy….
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,…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 Charging your device Support the library Donate Online Dedicate a bequest Volunteer at the library Join the Friends Donating book…
Information for Artists
Español The Hosmer Art Gallery is designed to provide opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Exhibits include a wide range of media and content reflecting…s (Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Berkshire counties) are eligible to apply. First-time exhibitors, individuals and groups are welcome. We value diversity and inclusivity in our gallery exhibitions. Facts and policies in brief Exhibits run for one month. Groups of four or more artists may use the entire space; individual artists generally use one-quarter to one-half the space, with two to four exhibits shown simultaneously. The total wall space…
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…
Display / Exhibit Space Request Form
Applications for use of display space will be honored on a first-come basis. Organizations based in Northampton or serving primarily Northampton residents which have not used display space within the…brary <a href=”http://forbeslibrary.org/wordpress/info/policies/displayexhibit-policy/”>Display/Exhibit Policy</a> and my group agrees to abide by said policy and its guidelines. By clicking the Submit button below, the applicant agrees to be personally responsible for any infractions thereof and to assume all responsibilities indicated in the regulations. I provide the aforementioned materials for exhibit at the Forbes Library for the time period…
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Old Jews Telling Jokes
This project started as a website, still going strong at www.oldjewstellingjokes.com. A couple of guys and their dads started rounding up all their “aunts and uncles, wise-cracking attorneys and periodontists,”…stories have been around a long time, but nearly all of them land between amusing and hilarious on the laugh-o-meter. You’ll find ironic, raunchy, and self-deprecating bits as well as some marvelous timing and delivery. The narrator I could do without. Still, it beats therapy….
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for July 15th 2021
Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board 15 July 2021 4:00 PM This meeting was on Zoom. Present: Ben Kalish, Reference Librarian Molly Moss, Assistant Director Brian Tabor, Borrower Services Supervisor/note…bside service may be requested for any reason by any patron. Expanded home delivery service.Patrons have the ability to place their own holds and the expanded delivery service may be used by any city patron for any reason. Our Outreach coordinator is currently making home deliveries and we hope to expand the service – with a new name. A link on our website exists where the library provides an online service request. Deliveries will be made within…
Accessibility
Accessibility Contact Information For questions about accessibility and requests for accommodations please contact: email accessibility@forbeslibrary.org phone 413-587-1017 The Library Building An elevator within the library provides access to all floors…ibrary delivers books to library patrons in Northampton. Learn more on our Delivery Services page. Proxy Borrowers Eligible borrowers may assign proxy borrowers to perform library transactions on their behalf. Technology Help One-on-one appointments are available. You can make an appointment online or call 413-587-1012. We can help you learn to use ebooks, phones, tablets, computers, and other technology. Please feel free to suggest a topic. We wi…
New Morning
The late 1960’s early/ 70’s happens to be a great period for Bob Dylan, thank you for asking. Nashville Skyline, the Basement Tapes, Self Portrait (though many have said I’m…ring a barrelhouse piano send up at the top of the song. Dylan’s voice and delivery began to shift around 1968. He lost a bit of the raspy quality that his earlier recordings possessed and started leaning a bit on the softer side in his vocals. This is not to say he’s taking a casual approach to his singing; Dylan is most noticeably passionate on the title track, “Day of the Locusts” and “the Man in Me” (featured in the soundtrack of the Big Lebow…
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