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The giver of stars
If you love books and would be saddened to think that some people don’t have access to them, you’ll find this historical fiction Depression-era novel to be a true inspiration….delivering library materials throughout Northampton, Leeds and Florence. Reach out to outreach@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1019 to learn more….
New Improved Library Designed by AI
April 1, 2023 — An AI chatbot also wrote our news post about the wonderful changes! Artificial Intelligence is so advanced, we’re going to replace librarians with robots! Check out our new look designed…AI chatbot also wrote our news post about the wonderful changes! Artificial Intelligence is so advanced, we’re going to replace librarians with robots! Check out our new look designed by AI! Everything is easy to find in our new building. How can I help you, human? New improved system for organizing books Storybooks come alive! The friendly librarian is ready to answer all your questions! Fish that don’t need to be fed Design for the new improved…
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…
Museum Hours
Holiday Closings Monday10 AM–5 PMTuesday10 AM–5 PMWednesday10 AM–5 PMThursday10 AM–5 PMFriday10 AM–5 PMSaturday2 PM–5 PMSundayclosed Monday-Thursday evenings until 8 or Saturday mornings are available by appointment if space is not…M Thursday10 AM–5 PM Friday10 AM–5 PM Saturday2 PM–5 PM Sundayclosed Monday-Thursday evenings until 8 or Saturday mornings are available by appointment if space is not in use for a program. To ensure availability of staff and materials, appointments for archival research are required. For appointments, please contact 413‑587‑1014 or coolidge@forbeslibrary.org. Prior to visiting the Coolidge Museum, we suggest viewing a 3 minute video introductio…
Updated statement on Racial Justice
July 29, 2020 — Black Lives Matter. The Forbes Library staff and trustees condemn racism and the oppression of people of color in our community and throughout the United States. Furthermore, we denounce the…brary programs that challenge and dismantle structural racism, expose, confront and, challenge our own implicit biases, and prioritize BIPOC voices. Please contact us at info@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1016 to offer to participate in our advisory board by the end of August. Black and Brown people, Indigenous people, and People of Color are especially encouraged to participate….
Wicked Autumn: A Max Tudor Novel
First in a new series, this book is an homage to the traditional English village mystery. Max Tudor is the village priest, settling into his peaceful existence in the peaceful…ed head of the village, and head of the Nether Monkslip Women’s Institute, organizing the fall Harvest Fayre, and creating ill-feelings and enemies in her wake. She had no close friends, but did anyone really hate her enough to kill her? Max Tudor finds himself in the middle of the investigation, and we can look forward to visiting the other villages that he is also responsible for in future books. I believe that this is the type of mystery that p…
Library Card Application (Adults and Teens)
The library card application for adults and teens is hosted externally. This page should redirect you to https://forbeslibrary.org/help/library-card/ where you can learn more….The library card application for adults and teens is hosted externally. This page should redirect you to https://forbeslibrary.org/help/library-card/ where you can learn more….
Stay On It
Composer Julius Eastman’s (1940 – 1990) music explores his identities as a gay man and Black American. Stay On It was composed in 1973 and combines minimalism with pop music….minimalism with pop music. This new performance, which features musicains and dancers collaborating remotely, is dedicated to essential workers of color in the United States. I found out about this performance through one of the many organizations involved in its production: The Dream Unfinished. The Dream Unfinished is an activist orchestra based out of New York which uses classical music as a platform to engage audiences in dialogues surroundin…
Forbes Library Hosts Toiletries Drive To Benefit Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Inc.
January 27, 2023 — Throughout the month of February, Forbes Library is collecting toiletries to support local residents who are experiencing homelessness. The following supplies are needed: deodorant, shampoo, shaving materials, lip balm, small…ave generously donated to our can drives, and we’re optimistic that our patrons will similarly enthusiastically support this toiletries drive,” said Lisa Downing, Director of the Forbes Library. “Small, portable items like this are a godsend to people who don’t have a home bathroom with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. They are always much appreciated! We are grateful to Forbes and its patrons for helping out,” said Rick Hart, President of Friends…
Susan Howard Case Poetry Corner
Sue CaseForbes Library has a collection of the works of local poets named the Susan Howard Case Poetry Corner. This collection has been named in memory of a local poet…y gifted poets in our area,” said D.M. Gordon, former Forbes Library Writer-in-Residence who created the idea for this collection. This collection is housed in the first floor Reading Room. The items in the collection are to be read in the library. The library hopes to continue to grow the collection through donations. Anyone interested in donating to the collection should contact Molly Moss, Assistant Director, at 413-587-1017 or mmoss@forbeslibr…
Friends of Forbes Newsletter Summer 2018
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