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Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Initial Meeting. 13 July 2015. Present: Barbara Black Jo-ann Bowen Lisa Downing (Forbes Library, assistant director) Rick Ely Ben Kalish (Forbes Library, reference librarian)…olks once they are inside the library (programs, services, collections, etc.). The library has had two disability awareness programs for staff. The first gave perspectives of folks from the community. The second included experiential exercises (navigating the library in wheelchair, while blindfolded, etc.) Asking staff, what can we do better. The library has formed an advisory board with members of the community (this is the initial meeting of tha…

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,…rary 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, 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 p…

Privacy Policy Forbes Library strives to protect patrons’ privacy to the fullest extent of the law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 78, Section 7). Following the American Library Association’s Code of…ought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted.” The library keeps no permanent record of internet sites visited, online resources used, or searches performed by patrons. Library records which may reveal your interests or intellectual pursuits, including books checked out, bills due, and holds placed, are protected by law and library policy. When using the library’s services, including online services, patrons may be…

To reserve a meeting room, see: Reservations | Meeting Room Scheduler | Meeting Room Fee Schedule Forbes Library offers three meeting rooms: the Friends of Forbes Community Room, the Watson Room, and…irements, the person reserving the room may be charged for the costs incurred. Room Use Requirements Groups sponsoring events are responsible for liability of the participants, both active participants and the audience, in any program on Library property. The Library will refuse space to individuals or organizations which have previously failed to comply with stated requirements for use. This includes (but is not limited to) failure to allow staff…

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…in, Howard Chandler Christy, Lionel Delevingne, Elbridge Kingsley, Samuel F.B. Morse, Barry Moser, Elliott Offner, and others. The works can be viewed any time the library is open. Images of most of the fine arts collection can be seen in our online special collections portal. New (2023): Artist Talks audio recordings Research / Finding Images Are you looking for a photograph of an ancestor? Or an old map or photo of your house? Need illustrations…

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…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…