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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…

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…

Girls in tobacco field, photograph by Elbridge Kingsley Forbes Library has extensive resources for the genealogist. Online resources Recommended genealogy resources and databases Ancestry Library Edition Heritage Quest Resources in…ridge Kingsley Forbes Library has extensive resources for the genealogist. Online resources Recommended genealogy resources and databases Ancestry Library Edition Heritage Quest Resources in the library Genealogy Collection With a wealth of local and family histories plus city directories and research guides, the Genealogy Collection is shelved in the Reference Room and is available whenever the library is open. Genealogy materials are listed in t…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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)….

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…

Library resources include more than just materials for loan.  Libraries also provide programs and events (in-person and virtual), displays and exhibits, and a range of electronic resources, usually accessed online,…splays and exhibits, and a range of electronic resources, usually accessed online, which include research databases, e-books and magazines, downloadable audio, video streaming services, and social media content. In addition to the traditional circulating print and audio/visual collections, Forbes provides a Library of Things to borrow and free take-home kits to keep. The Library also maintains an archive of local history materials and the Calvin C…