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Sawmill workers, photo by the Howes Brothers The Hampshire Room for Special Collections contains thousands of images documenting local history, including images of farms, factories, shops, schools, and local residents both well…wse a portion of the collection. Contact the Arts & Music Department at 413-587-1013 or email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org. Articles and Guides The Angel of Hadley The story behind this famous painting. The Life and Death of Old Main This article, published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, describes Mark Majeski’s photographs of the ruins of Northampton State Hospital. Using Images / Licensing Image Use Policy and Fees Image Reproduction Fee Sc…

Coolidge Standing Committee members posed with cardboard cutout photos of Grace and Calvin Coolidge. Russell Carrier, Julie Bartlett Nelson, Cynthia Simison, Lisa Downing, JoEllen MacKenzie, Katy Wight and Bill Scher. Oil…mber of the Coolidge Advisory Committee for over 20 years, serving as Chair 2004-2015. He had a love for all things history and an infectious enthusiasm and passion for Northampton area history and Calvin Coolidge. In retirement from his medical and surgical practice, he dedicated thousands of hours to Forbes Library and Historic Northampton researching, promoting, advocating and sharing history. He posthumously received the Trustees Award in 2019…

Shelters and housing assistance in the Northampton Area. Shelters Hampshire County Interfaith Shelter 43 Center Street, Northampton. Follow signs to the entrance in back. 413-586-6750 An emergency overflow shelter for…may choose to enroll in their Heating System Repair Program, Weatherization Program, or Electric Efficiency Program. Internet Essentials Inexpensive broadband and computers available to eligible households with at least one child receiving free or reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch program. Lifeline Lifeline is a federal program that helps eligible individuals pay for wireless or home telephone service. Most telephone companies lo…

Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board 19 March 2021 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM This meeting was held over Zoom Present Benjamin Kalish, Reference Library Molly Moss, Assistant Director Brian…folks who are homebound Curbside Service, including both drive-up and walk-up options Safe self-service in the library Pandemic Delivery Service, a new home delivery service, open to everyone in Northampton; just request when you need a delivery or pickup Online programs The board discussed the benefits and drawbacks of online programs. Issues discussed included: missing spending time with others the convenience and increased accessibility for so…

Please download the library’s strategic plan here: Message from the Chair (PDF / 1 page) Strategic Plan Summary (PDF / 4 pages) Complete Strategic Plan (PDF / 40 pages) Completed…munity with 125th anniversary events Sample activities: develop a Historian-in-Residence Program to create and present new work based on our collections launch a crowdsourced transcription project partner with local schools to offer a student research project based on the library’s collections develop an archive of born digital content pertaining to the ongoing history of our community 3. Access & Innovation Forbes Library connects all patrons to…

In collaboration with Lilly Library, beautifully refurbished newspaper boxes provide children, teens and adults access to free books in their neighborhoods. Boxes are replenished weekly by staff and volunteers, assuring…to place a box. Patrons are encouraged to apply to replenish and care for one box each week. Please contact outreach@ForbesLibrary.org or 413-587-1019 to inquire about this new and exciting program….

Homebound Delivery Service patron receives books and instruments from his dedicated volunteer. Photo by Sandra Matthews. Forbes Library offers delivery service options for residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. As‑Needed…Print this form and mail it to us: Homebound Delivery Service PDF Call 413-587-1019 and leave your name and phone number. Short-term Delivery Service Short-term Delivery Service is available to residents of any age who will need delivery service for less than 4 months.  This is the service to use while recovering from surgery or a prolonged illness, etc. To request SDS, please fill out this simple form Short‑term Delivery Request or call 413-587-…