Local authors and illustrators in western Mass. libraries. Children’s authors are in blue. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Janet Aalfs Unmi Abkin John Allen Anna Alter Edgar C. Alward Louise Appell Margot Apple…pelman C. Spencer Patricia Stacey Ilan Stavans Allen Steele Heidi Stemple D.A. Stern (Dave Stern) Sean Stewart Susan Stinson Karen Sturges Terry Suchanek Wally Swist T David Tasgal James Tate David Tatlock Roger Taylor Gail Thomas Pamela Thompson John Thorne Ronald Tiersky Sharon Tracey Ann Warren Turner Justin Tussing Brad Tuttle Ani Tuzman V Monica Vachula Emmet Van Driesche Erica Verrillo Carl Vigeland Ocean Vuong W Richard Walz Bruce Watson El…
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What a Happy Family
Saumya Dave follows up her debut (Well-Behaved Indian Women, 2020) with this story about another Indian-American family. The narrative is told from varying points of view: Bina and Deepak Joshi,…her debut (Well-Behaved Indian Women, 2020) with this story about another Indian-American family. The narrative is told from varying points of view: Bina and Deepak Joshi, who immigrated to the United States to give their children opportunities they never had; eldest daughter Suhani, following in her father’s footsteps as a psychiatrist; her white husband Zack; middle daughter Natasha, who turns down a proposal from the son of lifelong family fri…
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This is a very interesting recording. Bhagavan Das sings traditional kirtans and bhajans, or devotional songs, from India, and his performance shows his deep familiarity with these traditions while simultaneously…d from the west, traditional and modern. We hear guitars and ektar, drum sets and tabla, sarangi and synthesizers, harmoniums, organs, and conch shells. We can also hear the influence of the blues, the Beatles, and traditional Indian singing styles. Every track on this album is powerful, energetic, and alive. Every word is heartfelt. I’ve only had a chance to listen to this album once so far—but I’m very much looking forward to listening to it aga…
The Areas of My Expertise
The sometimes actor, television presenter/personality, unlicensed internet judge and humorist, John Hodgman, has a brilliant collection of nonsense in the universe called The Areas of My Expertise. Fear not, his…rtaining lists (“Nine Presidents Who Had Hooks For Hands”) and dubious advice (see the amusing section on effective attack ads or “How To Win a Fight” ). This book is excess at its best. ps- If you enjoy this volume, there’s more….
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month Display at Forbes Library
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…
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…ere is also a corresponding talk on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the “Cookies with a Curator” series that will use books, photos and other items from the special collections to bring the topics to life. A grant-funded program, “Community Conversations,” will explore difficult and complex topics that affect the community including racial justice, climate change, deepening divides (socio-economic disparities) and safety and justice….
Forbes Staff Member Receives Competitive Award
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…osts 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’s v…
The Fifty Review Club: An Unconventional Post
Fifty Films I was glancing at the sidebar on the Forbes Staff Picks Blog and noticed that the number fifty was next to my initials. Fifty reviews. Moments later I…f 50 Cent’s discography? I’m unfamiliar. Then I thought perhaps I ought to make a list. People who work at libraries love lists! I’ve come up with fifty films that mean something to me that are in our collection (just click on the titles to see the record in the catalog) and have decided to quickly free associate. I’ve limited myself to stay under ten words and type the first thing that pops into my head. See you at the 100th party. -JSM 8 1/2 -I’…
Coolidge Museum Endorses Statement on Civility in Politics
September 25, 2023 — Press Release – For immediate release Contact: Lisa Downing, Library Director, director@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1016 The Calvin Coolidge Standing Committee of the Forbes Library Board of Trustees voted at its Sept. 11, 2023…Library and Museum’s voice to the statement, Standing Committee President J.R. Greene said, “Coolidge was a true conservative, believing that the system of government established by the founding fathers was the best in the world. He stated that, ‘Democracy is obedience to the rule of the people.’ He also spoke of the ‘righteousness of democracy,’ and that ‘its foundation lays hold upon eternity.’ Greene added, “Coolidge also observed, ‘the differ…
Online Day of Giving Established to Support Local Libraries
March 26, 2019 — ONLINE DAY OF GIVING ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT LOCAL LIBRARIES Three local libraries are raising funds through an inaugural Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on…elong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge. The M.N. Spear Memorial Library offers fitness classes and loans kayaks, the Forbes has an art gallery and loans musical instruments and in Sunderland the library is proud to offer free one-on-one technology help, and a wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. The Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library in Shutesbury are raising funds for a future new librar…
English as a Second Language Resources
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…learners of English as a second language. Jones Library ESL Center https://www.joneslibrary.org/248/ESL-Citizenship 43 Amity Street, Amherst, 259-3093 Tutoring and resource center Pioneer Valley Adult Education 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. Th…
Naila Moreira
Naila Moreira, photo by Jeep Wheat Naila Moreira, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2015-2018. Naila is an essayist, poet, and science journalist. Her work frequently focuses on themes of science and…tp://www.nailamoreira.com Twitter: @nailamoreira Facebook: naila.moreira Radio Interview with Writers’ Voice: http://www.writersvoice.net/2013/06/andrew-fisk-naila-moreira/…
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