The Massachusetts Division of Career Services (DCS) offers the Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) free on-line to all Massachusetts residents. MassCIS is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices. It includes tools such as assessment tests and resume builder, plus in depth information about careers, salaries, education and training, and job growth outlook.
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Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board 4 November 2021 4:00 PM This meeting was on zoom. Present: Ben Kalish, Reference Librarian Molly Moss, Assistant Director Brian Tabor, Borrower Services Supervisor/note…visory board has a page (https://forbeslibrary.org/accessibility/disability-advisory-board/) on the library website that lists upcoming meetings, agenda and minutes and meetings are listed on the library’s events calendar. Ideas for increasing the boards visibility might include: Promoting it the library’s weekly events newsletter or Wowbrary, a weekly announcement of new materials in the library that the library also uses to highlight select li…
In 2023 as part of a grant-funded Access To Art project, we invited local artists whose work is in our collection to record brief talks about their art and process. You can listen to them on this page, below each image. You can also access detailed audio image description in English and Spanish. The catalog record for each art work can be seen by clicking on the image. This project was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Lib…
biblio+ is a streaming service with a highly-curated selection of films and television, from award-winners and nominees to independent discoveries, thoughtful documentaries, and everything in between. With biblio+, library members have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog of video content on many devices.
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As a participant in the State Aid to Public Libraries Program administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Forbes Library must comply with requirements regarding use of its collection…ing students, who reside in communities that offer state certified library services. It is the policy of Forbes Library to discontinue borrowing privileges to residents of communities without certified public libraries and to discontinue interlibrary loans to such libraries, except when a library is not certified because of conditions beyond the community’s control such as fire or natural disaster. Forbes Library continues to extend access to its…
May 10, 2021 — We have opened our Reading Room for expanded browsing of new fiction, non-fiction and large print books. This space is in addition to the Reference Room where you will find…ks. This space is in addition to the Reference Room where you will find expanded displays of items from our Children’s & Young Adult and Arts & Music collections. The Reading Room is open during Self-Service hours. This is the next in a series of incremental reopening steps that we will be taking over the coming months as long as the health metrics continue to improve….
To reserve a meeting room, see: Reservations | Meeting Room Scheduler | Meeting Room Fee Schedule Forbes Library offers three meeting rooms: the Friends of Forbes Community Room, the Watson Room, and…room use privileges. In case of damage to the facilities or excessive clean-up requirements, the person reserving the room may be charged for the costs incurred. Room Use Requirements Groups sponsoring events are responsible for liability of the participants, both active participants and the audience, in any program on Library property. The Library will refuse space to individuals or organizations which have previously failed to comply with stated…
October 1, 2021 — We’re thrilled to offer 20 circulating WiFi hotspots, each one allowing up to 10 devices to connect. Hotspots will be available to check out for three weeks at a time…years old with a library card from a certified Massachusetts library is eligible to borrow a hotspot. Each hotspot will support up to 10 connected devices. Hotspots may be reserved–just like a book–through the library catalog, or by calling the library during normal business hours: (413) 587-1011 The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has distributed over 3000 hotspots to approximately 220 public libraries for loan to library users. Fund…
A list of resources for English as a second language learners in the Northampton area. Center For New Americans https://cnam.org/ 17 New South St., Northampton, and locations in Greenfield and…ducation Center https://www.literacyproject.org/ 1 Brewster Court #1, Northampton, 584-6755 Provides GED testing as well as other education assistance. Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline massliteracyhotline.org/hotline/ or call: 1-800-447-8844. This site has information on many options from large programs to individual tutors. Offered by SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support), whose Western Mass office is in Holyoke Community College:…
Looking for a place to show your art? Check out these local galleries. Call to artists listings Arts Hub Western Mass: Opportunities Valley Arts Newsletter Northampton Arts Council Community lists…ton, 529-2635 Pulp https://www.pulpholyoke.com/ 80 Race Street, Holyoke 413-362-6368 Small Works Gallery https://www.gatewaycityarts.com/small-works-gallery 92 Race Street, Holyoke Artery https://www.holyokeart.com/ 289 High Street, Holyoke, 413-324-4402 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Gallery https://www.fws.gov/office/northeast-region-headquarters 300 Westgate Drive, Hadley, 253-8321 Gallery A3 http://www.gallerya3.com/ 28 Amity Street, 1D, Amher…
June 7, 2023 — Forbes Library has a brand new look! The new logo is inspired by the shape of the sandstone arch over the front doors and also suggests the open pages of…iverse needs of our community and the library’s value of equitable library services. “The brand has a fresh and optimistic look and we are so pleased to launch it at a time when we are seeking to reach new audiences and reconnect with current patrons as we emerge from the pandemic,” said Lisa Downing, Library Director. The library’s new logo can be seen on its website, Forbeslibrary.org and soon there will be giveaways to pick up including sticker…
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…pshire County live with dignity by providing emergency shelter and related services, creating housing, and advocating for the homeless. “Forbes Library strives to be a center of support for our community. In years past our patrons have 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 l…
