Children under 12 and their parent or guardian: please apply online using the form below. Adults and teens 12 and over, please use this form instead. Please provide all the requested information for best results. Entering your date of birth on the form will help us ensure that you get the correct type of library card. Entering your email address will allow us to send your card number quickly. Child’s First Name(required) Child’s Middle…
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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…he application period and deadline are announced each year in local media, online event calendars, on the library website and email list. Criteria for review include technical and artistic quality, a coherent theme, and contribution to an interesting and varied program for the year. Eligibility We offer an inclusive space that builds community and belonging. Artists living and working in western Massachusetts (Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Berk…
Digital Amherst is a project of the Jones Library, the public library of Amherst, Massachusetts. It is a pilot project to develop a small but rich online collection of the historic and cultural stories about the town of Amherst and its influence in the Connecticut Valley and beyond.
This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Little Pim is an online language learning system for ages 0-6. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a foreign language!
- Little Pim’s Entertainment Immersion Method makes it fun and easy to learn.
- Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who teaches each lesson.
- It’s fun for the whole family.
Provided by the Boston Public Library and available for free with a BPL eCard. Individuals who live in, own property in, or commute to work in Massachusetts may register for an eCard. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
About the Library
Forbes Library stands on Nonotuck land. We also acknowledge our neighboring Indigenous nations: the Nipmuc and the Wampanoag to the East, the Mohegan and Pequot to the South, the Mohican…d. The library is open 56 hours per week, and many resources are available online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Forbes collections are large and varied including not only popular fiction and non-fiction, large arts and music and children’s departments, and an impressive art gallery, but also an extensive local history and genealogy collection for Hampshire County as well as the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum. Forbes also of…
Events
Complete online calendar (with event search) Sign up for the mailing list Contact us with your program ideas Forbes Library offers cultural and educational programs for all ages. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Many events at the library are organized by members of the community. The views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the library. Accessibility Statement Forbes Library is committed to providing universal access to all of our…
Languages
Learning a language? These online resources are a good place to start….Learning a language? These online resources are a good place to start….
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…computers. Used properly, Tor Browser can help you to protect your privacy online. Printing and Scanning Printers, photocopiers, and scanners are available. Prohibited Uses The following uses of library computers are prohibited: Bypassing library time management or security software Destruction of, damage to, or alteration of library equipment, software, or network security Violating the library’s Internet Use Policy Violation of this agreement wi…
Reserve a study room or meeting room
Forbes Library offers three meeting rooms. When not required for the use of the library or library related organizations, they may be used by other groups. In addition to the meeting…to consider other meeting facilities in the Northampton Area. Reservations Online: use the Meeting Room Scheduler. In person or by phone: for the Bak Study room contact the Arts and Music Desk (413-587-1013); for the Watson Room contact the Business Office (413-587-1017). For reservations within 24 hours, please contact us by phone. Additional equipment: when reserving the Watson Room or the Community Room, you can also request the use of the Meet…
Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2013 — “On this day, in home and church, in family and in public gatherings, the whole nation has for generations paid the tribute due from grateful hearts for blessings bestowed.” From Calvin Coolidge’s…n As President, Calvin Coolidge delivered a Thanksgiving Proclamation each year. Thanks to the American Presidency Project, you can read the complete proclamations online. Click on the year to take you to proclamation on their website. 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928…
Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool. It includes interactive 3D models and is designed for middle and high school students.
Free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Want help using this resource? Contact us.
Careers and Education
Looking for information about careers or education? These online resources are a great place to start. You may also be interested in the services offered by the MassHire Franklin Hampshire…Looking for information about careers or education? These online resources are a great place to start. You may also be interested in the services offered by the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center, including some Career Center Events offered right here at Forbes Library. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching the catalog or asking a librarian….
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