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…l Library & Museum, which is housed within Forbes Library, is providing an online collection of resources regarding issues of race impacted and influenced by the Coolidge presidency. Historical interpretations of Coolidge’s record on race vary considerably. Our mission is to provide access to the full range of relevant primary sources and historical analyses, so interested parties can learn more about Coolidge’s actions in office, draw their own c…
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Fax Services in Northampton
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…oing faxes only. See Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing at Forbes Library. Serio’s Pharmacy 413-584-8980 63 State St, Northampton, MA 01060 Paradise Copies 413-585-0414 21 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 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)….
Digital Books and Media
Check out these sources for eBooks, digital audiobooks, and other digital media! Don’t have a library card yet? Apply online to receive a temporary Forbes Library card by mail that will provide…Check out these sources for eBooks, digital audiobooks, and other digital media! Don’t have a library card yet? Apply online to receive a temporary Forbes Library card by mail that will provide access to online resources such as e-books, e-audio and databases. Need help setting up your e-reader or downloading eBooks? Make an appointment with one of our Information Services librarians to get you started….
Borrow a musical instrument
Forbes Library has musical instruments available for loan! Instruments are available to adult patrons and children in sixth grade or above and can be kept for three weeks. Our musical…opular so there may be a waiting list. Instruments can be requested in the online catalog. They must be picked up and returned in person at Forbes Library and cannot be returned in the book drop or at other libraries. Search our online catalog to request an instrument! Instruments Available at the Library Amplifiers and cables Autoharp Banjo (open back) Bass guitar (acoustic-electric) Bongo drums Buffalo drum Concertina Djembe drum Doumbek drum El…
Giving
Forbes Library, the public library for Northampton, is a welcoming haven for all. We build connections that strengthen our communities, inspire curiosity, open windows to the past, and create pathways…ual Appeal Bequests / Deferred Giving Charles Forbes Legacy Society Donate Online Donating Books and Media IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions Library Giving Day – April 3, 2024 Marie Hershkowitz Memorial Children’s Book Fund Volunteering Forbes Library Store All proceeds support Forbes Library when you buy library merchandise and books from our online store. You can pickup in the library or we can ship to you. Friends of Forbes The Friends of…
Hampshire Room for Local History
Workstudy Student with old map of Northampton The Hampshire Room for Local History houses extensive resources in local history and genealogy including account books and town papers, maps, manuscripts, the Sylvester Judd Manuscript, and Seth Pomeroy’s Journal….@forbeslibrary.org….
Northampton’s Forbes Library turns page on first 125 years
February 25, 2019 — Springfield Republican/MassLive, February 24, 2019; reproduced by permission https://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2019/02/northamptons_forbes_library_turns_page_on_first_125_years.html By Cori Urban Special to The Republican The Forbes Library in Northampton is turning the page on its first 125 years…year Forbes Library is hosting special events and presenting exhibits both online and in its gallery about the library’s history. Histories about prominent people and events connected to Forbes Library will be published along with photos and personal stories. “We are so proud of having served the community in the same building with virtually the same mission for 125 years. This anniversary is an opportunity to share that history with the community…
Pay my fines
Forbes Library does not charge overdue fines. Fees may appear on your account as the result of overdue fines from other libraries or as the result of lost or damaged…culation Desk and the Children’s Desk. Credit and Debit cards are accepted online. Paying fines using your debit or credit card You can pay online using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. You can also make a donation to your local library! How to pay fines: Login to your account. In Account Summary, click on “Pay Fines” to pay all fines OR select the charges that you wish to pay and click on the “Pay Selected Fines” button. Compl…
Forbes Library’s Valley Gives Day Challenge Grant
April 21, 2017 — Forbes Library offers free educational and life enriching programs to people of all ages. Last year alone, over 1800 programs were held at the library and attended by over 30,000…munity. Forbes is participating in Valley Gives Day on May 2. This 24-hour online day of giving is organized by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and supports non-profit organizations like Forbes Library in raising critical funds. The Friends of Forbes Library have offered a challenge grant to the library and will match all funds raised on May 2 up to $6000 for library programming. Gifts can be made online starting on April 25, htt…
For People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
At Service Desks Listening systems are installed at every service desk. Use your own t-coil enabled hearing aid or ask for a headset—you will be able to hear library staff…e listening systems are available at all library programs on site, and our online programs are captioned. Text Message Reference Service You can contact the library from your mobile phone using text messaging. Just send a text to 413-570-0444. Email Reference Service Please submit your reference questions using our online form. We will reply by email. (Need to contact us about something else? We have a list of all our contact forms.) Closed Captio…
Descriptive language notes
Details on our use of controlled vocabulary, reparative language efforts, descriptive terms, and content warnings in Special Collections Records in our online special collections were migrated from an older system…criptive terms, and content warnings in Special Collections Records in our online special collections were migrated from an older system and may contain information from catalog cards from decades ago. Forbes Library uses controlled vocabulary from Library of Congress subject headings and the Art & Architecture Thesaurus as well as our own local terms. For oral histories, content warnings for drugs or violence have been added and when possible, th…
The Daily Hampshire Gazette has covered Northampton area news since 1786. You can find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Daily Hampshire Gazette via Newsbank. Newsbank is a news database designed for researchers. Content is updated daily and includes editorials, announcements, and other local content from the Gazette going back to January 3, 1994.
Provided by Forbes Library and available remotely to Northampton residents with a CW MARS card. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
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