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…ris Gonzalez Kevin Goodan Amy Gordon D. M. Gordon Kim Gordon Noah Gordon Tzivia Gover Caroline L. Grinnell Rebecca Guay Adam Gudeon Patty Guilmette Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer) H Andrea Hairston Cathi Hanauer Dan Harper Jonathan Harr Susan Yard Harris Kathy Harrison Siegfried Haug Brooke Hauser Mary Lou Heiss Jillian Hensley Frank Heston Edward J. Hines Holly Hobbie Noy Holland Paul Hollander Kris Holloway Ellen Evert Hopman David Horgan Jim Horni…
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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…a welcoming haven for all. We build connections that strengthen our communities, inspire curiosity, open windows to the past, and create pathways to the future. The library is open to everyone. Forbes Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. Donate Online Checks can be mailed to the Business Office: Forbes Library 20 West Street Northampton, MA 01060 You may give to the general fund or target your donation…
A Passion for the Planet
This live performance of Geoffrey Hudson A Passion for the Planet was recorded in Northampton, at Smith College’s Sweeney hall, and performed by the Illuminati Vocal Arts Ensemble with the…t now, but I am grateful to be able to experience this now, in my own home. And I take comfort in the words of Geoffrey Hudson, the composer, which seem applicable to so many of the crises we face: Singing and listening to music won’t make the climate crisis go away. But perhaps, by forming an emotional connection with the topic, it can help us confront the stark realities. And when we see those realities—and truly take them in—maybe then, togethe…
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for May 25, 2018
Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Friday May 25 2018, 3:30 PM Present Ben Kalish, Barbara Black, Brian Tabor, Lisa Downing, Rick Ely, Joel Dansky, MaryJo Stanley, Dorothy Baker, Marie Westburg (ADA coordinator and Senior Center Director for Northampton) Announcements Aldrich Accessibility Fund Lisa told the board that the Aldrich Accessibility Fund was established with a $25,000 donation to the library in memory of Michelle Aldrich…
Use a library computer
This page describes the computers in the Reference Room and the Arts and Music department. Additional computers for children and teens can be found in the Children’s Department. All our…the computers in the Reference Room and the Arts and Music department. Additional computers for children and teens can be found in the Children’s Department. All our computers run Windows 10 and installed software includes Microsoft Office 2010, Firefox, Google Chrome, Tor Browser, Inkscape, and GIMP. Anyone may use a computer. You may type anything as your login, but if you plan to print it is important that you login with something memorable an…
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…ian of the Year award by the Massachusetts Library Association. This competitive annual award is given to one library support staffer who has gone above and beyond. Dylan impressed the nominating committee with his work at both the local and statewide levels, and received a complimentary 1 year membership to the American Library Association. Dylan was born and raised in Northampton. He brings the passion he has for his hometown to his work every d…
Donating Books and Media
Forbes Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. Current Books, CDs, and DVDs Forbes Library accepts donations of new and almost-new books,…of new and almost-new books, books on CD, and DVDs in excellent, clean condition to be considered for addition into the collection or for the ongoing book sale. The library staff evaluates for acceptance into the collection by the same criteria for which materials are selected for purchase (see Collection Development Policy). The library reserves the right to make the final decision on all gifts received. All gifts accepted into the collection wil…
Senator Comerford announces the People’s Office Library Tour
October 8, 2019 — The People’s Office Library Tour October 2019 – May 2020 Amherst, MA – Today, Senator Comerford announces the People’s Office Library Tour. From October to May, Senator Comerford will visit…People’s Office Library Tour. From October to May, Senator Comerford will visit a public library in each of the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire, Franklin,Worcester Senate district. District Director Elena Cohen, notes, “We’re celebrating the central role that libraries play as democracy engines. This tour will ensure that constituents learn more about the work Senator Comerford is doing in the legislature, as well as ask questions, share idea…
Thank you for a successful Valley Gives Day!
May 3, 2017 — Forbes Library raised $7,905 from 134 generous donors on Valley Gives Day 2017. This exceeded the library’s matching challenge grant of $6,000 from the Friends of Forbes Library. The library…is an integral part of the library’s mission, which serves to support the civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits of the community. Last year over 20,000 people attended a program at the library. “Our programs bring the community together and encourage curiosity, free inquiry and lifelong learning for all ages and income levels. The funds raised on Valley Gives Day will support a year’s worth of amazing free programs and we couldn’t be more del…
Cutter Classification
Charles Ammi Cutter The Cutter Expansive Classification system is a library classification system devised by Charles Ammi Cutter, who was Librarian at the Forbes Library from 1894-1903. Like other classification systems…ter, including excerpts from his personal correspondence which which have not been published elsewhere. Also includes a biography and essays on Cutter’s contributions to library science. Miksa, Francis L. Charles Ammi Cutter: Nineteenth-Century Systematizer of Libraries. University of Chicago, June 1974. (Dissertation). See Also How to find books (and other stuff) at the library Dewey-Cutter Concordance (PDF) Cutter Call Numbers in Arts & Music (P…
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Tim Umbach will be honored with Trustees Award for exceptional volunteer service
March 16, 2018 — The Trustees of Forbes Library will present Tim Umbach with the Thirty-First Gertrude P. Smith Trustees Award on Wednesday, April 4 at 6:30 P.M. The event will take place in the Coolidge…who has given exceptional volunteer service to the library. This year’s recipient, Tim Umbach, served for over a decade on the Friends of Forbes Library board of directors as Treasurer, donating countless hours to the organization that raises funds and advocates for the needs of Forbes Library. The Friends will hold a brief annual meeting just prior to the award ceremony starting at 6 P.M. In his illustrated talk at 7 P.M. Judge W. Michael Ryan wi…
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