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September 12, 2022 — Forbes Library is joining the cause to bring awareness that September as FASD Awareness month, and September 9th as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. The goal is to…agnosed, specific facial characteristics. Studies show that up to 1 in 20 U.S. school children may be on the FASD spectrum, a rate more than double that of autism. Unfortunately, FASD is under recognized, with supports and services not widely available, and far too few diagnostic and treatment services currently available. In addition to public health messaging on the importance of avoiding alcohol while pregnant, it is crucial to bring recognitio…

March 18, 2020 — MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Centers are temporarily closed to the public for in-person services in an effort to protect our customers and staff from potential exposure to Coronavirus (Covid-19). Forbes…r website will be updated daily as new information becomes available: https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/ We are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and will resume normal operations once it is safe to do so. Thank you for your patience. Our priority is continuing to serve you as best we can during this temporary closure. Unemployment Insurance: We are currently awaiting information from the Massachusetts Department of Unemploym…

October 24, 2018 — Forbes Library was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $7500 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).  “This year’s grants illustrate the vibrant…y the MBLC. More information about LSTA can be found on Board’s website at www.mass.gov/mblc. About IMLS The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s approximately 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural…

September 21, 2022 — Progressions 1, oil on canvas by Springfield artist Priya Nadkarni Green. Purchased by Forbes Library in 2022 Forbes Library was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)…, the statewide eBook program, the Commonwealth Catalog and libraries.state.ma.us which has information and resources for residents. LSTA is administered on the federal level by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in the Commonwealth by the MBLC. More information about LSTA can be found on the Board’s website at www.mass.gov/mblc. IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s approximately 123,000 libraries and 35,000…

June 20, 2018 — Dylan Gaffney, Senior Library Assistant at the Forbes Library, has been awarded the 2018 Paralibrarian of the Year award by the Massachusetts Library Association. This competitive annual award is given…d posts with, well-researched and well-written annotations. [Example: https://www.facebook.com/Forbes.Library/posts/10156212008993184 — reach of almost 4000] These have engaged thousands of viewers and are our most popular online content. He always volunteers to serve on committees, attend community outreach events, mentor new staff members, or help the library reach its mission in any way he can. One important role he has taken on is the library’…