October 4, 2012 — Two powerful men of the early twentieth century met and interacted. General of the Armies John Joseph ‘Black Jack’ Pershing, (1860-1948) and President Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933). Pershing, the most illustrious…st. After law school at the University of Nebraska, he commanded an African-American cavalry regiment in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Service in the Philippines followed. During World War I: “First, Pershing had to build an army almost from scratch, organizing, training, and supplying an inexperienced force that eventually numbered two million. Then, he had to fight a war on two fronts: one against the Germans, the other against his Allie…
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Forbes Library Wins Federal Grant
October 24, 2018 — Forbes Library was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $7500 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). “This year’s grants illustrate the vibrant…individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Press Contacts: Molly Moss, Forbes Library Assistant Director, 413-587-1017, mmoss@forbeslibrary.org Heather Diaz, Forbes Library Reference Librarian, 413-587-1012, hdiaz@forbeslibrary.org…
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…ducation 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. This site has information on many options from large programs to individual tutors. Offered by SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support), whose Western Mass office is in Holyoke Community College:…
Book Spine Poetry Contest: April 1-30, 2015
April 10, 2015 — 2014 Winner Adult Categoryby Ellen LaFlecheWhy I Wake EarlySeeing things before the dawn:Day lilies wash a kind of yellowinto the forest.A home at the end of the world.Just before dark,what…Prizes must be claimed in person. Questions? Feel free to post questions/discussion/etc. on Facebook, or contact reference@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1012. Sponsored by the Friends of Forbes Library. View the poster…
Special Collections Policy
Forbes Library Special Collections Collection Development Policy Forbes Library is the public library for Northampton, Massachusetts. Its Mission Statement applies to all collections and services. Special Collections are also…ect created in 2014. fine arts part of the original collecting mission; two- and three-dimensional works by locally and nationally known artists. Most works are on display in the building for public viewing. Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum at Forbes Library is the largest source of primary material on Calvin and Grace Coolidge. The collection consists of manuscripts, speeches,…
Photography and Video Policy
The Forbes Library reserves the right to use photographs or video taken at the library for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. Attendees and/or participants consent to having their…e for such projects by contacting the Director or Assistant Director at 413-587-1016 or 413-587-1017. Nonprofit, academic or research projects: Please ask for authorization in advance in order to avoid disruption to library operations. For artifacts or archival materials, see staff for assistance. Right to Terminate: The Library reserves the right to terminate or restrict any photography or filming that causes an undue disturbance, violates librar…
Accessibility Advisory Board
The Forbes Library Accessibility Advisory Board is made up of local disability and accessibility experts and community members with disabilities. The board meets approximately every four months. (Three times a…ould register via the event listing. Agendas and Minutes AgendasMinutes2024-01-12 Agenda 2024-01-12 Minutes 2023-05-24 Agenda 2023-05-24 Minutes 2023-01-25 Agenda 2023-01-25 Minutes 2022-09-28 Agenda 2022-09-28 Minutes 2022-05-18 Agenda 2022-05-18 Minutes 2021-11-04 Agenda 2021-11-04 Minutes 2021-07-15 Agenda 2021-07-15 Minutes 2021-03-19 Agenda 2021-03-19 Minutes 2020-01-23 Agenda 2020-01-23 Minutes 2019-09-25 Agenda 2019-09-25 Minutes 2019-05-03…
Meeting Room Fee Schedule
Unless noted otherwise, rooms may be used for up to three hours for the cost stated. Type of Event Bak Study Room Watson Room Community Room Free public or private…normal Library hours. Three hour minimum, including required half hour set-up and clean-up. Not Available Not Available $50.00 per hour Please pay for meeting room use only after your reservation has been approved and at least two weeks prior to the reserved date. To pay a meeting room fee, please do one of the following: pay online using PayPal in our library store; send a check to the library by mail, Attn: Business Office; bring a check to t…
Information for Artists
Español The Hosmer Art Gallery is designed to provide opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Exhibits include a wide range of media and content reflecting…more artists may use the entire space; individual artists generally use one-quarter to one-half the space, with two to four exhibits shown simultaneously. The total wall space is 160 linear feet (usually 40′-80′ for each artist). The floor space is approximately 900 square feet. View floor plan The library can provide up to 7 sculpture pedestals and 5 glass display cases in various sizes. Artists are responsible for hanging and taking down their e…
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…at he selects from the collections and posts 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…
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…ning, if they are disposed to learn.” William Brocklesby designed the three-story stone building, which is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. It was completed in 1893 and then took a year to open while the newly-hired director, Charles Ammi Cutter, went to Europe to assemble a collection in time for its opening in October 1894. He had created the Cutter Expansive Classification System when he was librarian at the Boston Athenaeum, and…
Taxes
Forms Available at Forbes Forbes Library generally receives the following tax forms in late January: IRS Forms 1040 and 1040-SR (2023 forms are here!) IRS Instructions for Forms 1040 and…e of income. Call 413-376-1136 to make an appointment. Get Your Refund: All-Online VITA Service Free virtual non-profit tax preparation service for low-income households built by Code for America, in partnership with the IRS, with support from the White House and U.S. Department of Treasury. Eligibility is determined by income amount. Also offered in Spanish. Northampton Senior Center Tax Preparation Northampton seniors given first priority. Call…
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