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Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Initial Meeting. 13 July 2015. Present: Barbara Black Jo-ann Bowen Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Rick Ely Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian)…hat events are happening at the library Online calendar (lists all events) Email lists (selected events, by topic) Printed calendar (highlights just a few events each month) Deidre Muccio suggested we promote more events on WHMP Jo-Ann Bowen brought up accessibility for those with chemical sensitivity. Ben Kalish said the library is very careful when purchasing furniture, carpets, and cleaning supplies to reduce the impact on those with chemical s…

Library cards expire periodically to allow us to verify current information. When your library card has expired or is about to expire, Circulation staff will ask you for updated address, phone…his form does not automatically renew your card—please allow a few days for staff to process your request. Library Card Number(required) Name(required) Email(valid email required) Mailing Address(required) Phone Number(required)  …

Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board May 18, 2022 3PM This meeting was on Zoom Present Ben Kalish, Librarian Brian Tabor, Librarian Lisa Downing, Director Laura Bovee Anne Gancarz Keith…The library will be looking for folks to help test the theme and Ben will email the advisory board mailing list when the library is ready to begin that phase of testing. Testing by folks who use assistive technology online will be particularly appreciated. Advocating for better services for the Deaf in the community Mary Jo spoke about her experience at meetings offered by various Northampton organizations, online and in person, few of which offe…

It is important that the library is a safe space for everyone. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we require that ALL patrons (2 years of age or older)…who is unable or unwilling to follow this policy may not enter the library and will be offered alternatives, including curbside or home delivery of library materials; phone, email or chat assistance by staff; virtual tours; and outdoor access to materials. Approved by Board of Trustees 5/19/2022…

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…borrow items for their or their family’s personal use. How to 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 Northampt…

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…of the collection. Contact the Arts & Music Department at 413-587-1013 or email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org. Articles and Guides The Angel of Hadley The story behind this famous painting. The Life and Death of Old Main This article, published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, describes Mark Majeski’s photographs of the ruins of Northampton State Hospital. Using Images / Licensing Image Use Policy and Fees Image Reproduction Fee Schedule Applic…

Minutes Forbes Library Accessibility Advisory Board MinutesDate 24 May 2023Time 3PM Attending Ben Kalish, Library Staff Molly Moss, Assistant Director Mary Biddle, Library Staff Dorothy Baker Barbara Black Mary Jo…Fill out an I-9 with the library to receive this stipend. Let Ben know by email at bkalish@forbeslibrary.org or accessibility@forbeslibrary.org Public Comment Linda White: Takes her grandson to the community room for programs and finds it difficult to hear, especially when there are a lot of voices in the room; she speculated that the air filter may be creating too much noise. The loud fan may make events inaccessible for children with auditory s…

Public Fax machines in Northampton The following locations have public fax machines and are located near the library. Forbes Library Outgoing faxes only. See Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing at…01060 Online fax servies There are many online fax services. One free service which are patrons have used with success is FaxZero (requires an email address and has a maximum of five free faxes per day)….