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One Terry Pratchett Discworld novel is much like another, and I mean that as a compliment, the way I would about the Marx Brothers or P.G. Wodehouse.  Pratchett is reliably…hat as a compliment, the way I would about the Marx Brothers or P.G. Wodehouse. Pratchett is reliably funny, satirical, detailed, and quick, coming at you from all sides (including footnotes). In Discworld there are no sacred cows, and in this latest installment cows feature prominently since streetwise city detective Sam Vimes has been lured by his formidable wife to her country estate on vacation. Pretty soon the deceptively sleepy village revea…

Forbes Library Midyear Review

September 4, 2019 — The Trustees of Forbes Library have compiled a brief midyear review about the library and its services over the last year. The review includes: Detailed statistics on the library’s collection…es: Detailed statistics on the library’s collection and services and their use, including our increased hours, the growth of our Outreach department, and increased circulation of library ebooks Forbes Library’s 125th anniversary celebration, beginning with “Our Community Sing” A summary of the library’s grant funded projects, including a Community Webs grant The library’s financial report including an account of donations and volunteer activities…

Oversize (Shelving Location)

The Oversize shelving area is used to indicate that an oversize books that would otherwise be shelved in Fiction, Stacks, or Mezzanine is to large to fit on the normal…The Oversize shelving area is used to indicate that an oversize books that would otherwise be shelved in Fiction, Stacks, or Mezzanine is to large to fit on the normal shelves and can be found lying flat on the bottom shelf, below where it would normally appear. Note that there is also an oversize collection on the 2nd floor, A&M Over….

Juvenile Reference (Shelving Location)

The Juvenile Reference shelving location is just to the right of the Children’s Desk. It contains reference books for children or about children’s literature. These books can be used in…The Juvenile Reference shelving location is just to the right of the Children’s Desk. It contains reference books for children or about children’s literature. These books can be used in the library but cannot be checked out….

Juvenile Stack (Shelving Location)

The Juvenile Stack shelving location is used for many materials shelved in the Children’s Department, including fiction, non-fiction, games, and magazines and does not correspond to any one contiguous area….The Juvenile Stack shelving location is used for many materials shelved in the Children’s Department, including fiction, non-fiction, games, and magazines and does not correspond to any one contiguous area. Please ask at the Children’s Desk….

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Bach’s Chaconne on nyckelharpa

In these times of isolation and anxiety, here’s something gorgeous and sublime to help you reconnect with joy and remind everybody why the arts matter. Torbjörn Näsbom connects two of…layed, in one form or another as it evolved, for more than 600 years. It’s used mostly for Swedish folk music, which I could do a dozen staff picks on, but many musicians are playing other repertoire on it. Listen and enjoy 13 minutes of 16-string deliciousness. There’s more Bach and traditional Swedish nyckelharpa tunes on Torbjörn’s YouTube channel. It’s a delight from beginning to end (and I hope it never ends). For information in English about…

Invisibilia

Bernie Krause was a successful musician as a young man, playing with rock stars like Jim Morrison and George Harrison in the 1960s and ’70s. But then one day, Bernie…, ideas, and assumptions. Topics are wide-ranging and are told in an engaging and narrative fashion. One recent episode discussed a city councilor candidate who insists he is black, while his opponent accuses him of pretending to be black. The podcast asks “If race is simply a social construct and not a biological reality, how do we determine someone’s race? And who gets to decide?”…

Spelling Bee

Like most librarians, I love words and games that involve language. This new one from the New York Times challenges you to come up with as many words as you can using…s many words as you can using just the 7 letters they provide. You can play it in fits and starts and it’ll track your progress throughout the day, making it very user-friendly during this strange, interruption-filled and routine-free time we’re currently living in. And lest you become too impressed with yourself, Spelling Bee has a rating system, from “Beginner” to “Genius”, to put you in your place….

A Letter from the Director

May 22, 2020 — As we come upon the end of our second month of the building being closed, I want to let you all know how much our staff miss seeing you and…undance of caution so that we can continue to help stop the spread of COVID-19. There are many digital resources we can provide along with fun and engaging virtual programming and real time technical support. Our weekly newsletters will continue to highlight these and other library services. We also welcome your requests and suggestions. We appreciate your ongoing support and patience and we look forward to seeing you in person soon! Sincerely, Li…

Library Card Renewal

Library cards expire periodically to allow us to verify current information. When your library card has expired or is about to expire, Circulation staff will ask you for updated address, phone…y cards expire periodically to allow us to verify current information. When your library card has expired or is about to expire, Circulation staff will ask you for updated address, phone and email contacts. Once it is renewed, you can still use the same card. Using this form does not automatically renew your card—please allow a few days for staff to process your request. Library Card Number(required) Name(required) Email(valid email required) Mail…

Self-Service Holds Pickup

Forbes Library offers self-service, in-library pickup of holds during the library’s open hours. Appointments are not required. An alternative, Curbside Pickup is also available. You may place holds through the Library’s…s open (library hours). Holds pick-up procedure Bring your library card to use at the self-check station. Enter the building and immediately turn right into the reference room. Holds are arranged on the shelves alphabetically by the first four letters of your last name, followed by the last four numbers of your library barcode/card number. Take your items to a self-check station to check out. (Self-check stations are available in the Reference Roo…

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