The creation of the Oxford English Dictionary containing 414,825 definitions was begun in 1857 and took 70 years to complete. The first edition of the OED was given to President…extraordinary contributor but he was also a murderer, clinically insane, and incarcerated in Broadmoor, England’s asylum for criminal lunatics. Winchester tells the history of the dictionary as well as the biographies of Murray and Minor. While parts are long-winded, the story of the dictionary appeals to those who love words, books and libraries. The biography of Minor appeals to those interested in the mind, behavior and psychology. Readers who…
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VOTE!
June 4, 2009 — On Tuesday June 16, 2009, the citizens of Northampton have a Proposition 2 1/2 over ride vote to raise taxes for the FY10 budget. For more information on the FY10…for the FY10 budget. For more information on the FY10 City budget and over ride, see http://www.northamptonma.gov/fy2010/ The Coolidge Museum has been asked, “what would Calvin do?” The answer is a simple one. Calvin Coolidge would tell his constituents to get out and vote, to care about their government, and to exercise their duty as citizens. As you make your decision whether or not to go to the polls and then how to vote, remember the words of…
If you liked The Inn at Lake Devine…
January 13, 2014 — Other Romantic Comedies by Elinor Lipman Into Love and Out Again: Stories Lipman’s short stories are filled with sweet, complex people in unusual relationships: gentle Tim, for instance, falls madly…gic secret of his mansion. Daddy Long-Legs by Jean Webster Orphaned Judy Abbot relates her college adventures in letters to the mysterious benefactor that she calls Daddy-Long-Legs. Compiled by Forbes Library Staff | Summaries from ContentCafe, NoveList, and enotes.com | October 2010…
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Naila Moreira
Naila Moreira, photo by Jeep Wheat Naila Moreira, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2015-2018. Naila is an essayist, poet, and science journalist. Her work frequently focuses on themes of science and…tter: @nailamoreira Facebook: naila.moreira Radio Interview with Writers’ Voice: http://www.writersvoice.net/2013/06/andrew-fisk-naila-moreira/…
CORI/SORI Policy
FORBES LIBRARY CORI/SORI POLICY This policy is applicable to the criminal history screening of prospective and current volunteers and interns over the age of 18. I. CONDUCTING CORI SCREENING CORI…the criminal history record is also to be disclosed to the subject. VII. DETERMINING SUITABILITY If a determination is made, based on the information as provided in section V of this policy, that the criminal record belongs to the subject, and the subject does not dispute the record’s accuracy, then the determination of suitability for the position will be made. Unless otherwise provided by law, factors considered in determining suitability may in…
For People With Limited Mobility
Accessible parking Four accessible parking spaces are on the east side of the building, near the main entrance. Accessible restrooms Restrooms can be found on every floor of the library. All library…ace in the library that best meets your needs. Elevators An elevator within the library provides access to all floors and a new elevator in the portico runs between the main floor and ground level. Wheelchair A manual wheelchair is available for use in the library. Dial-a-Ride Although not a library service, and while eligibility is determined by age, many Forbes Library patrons will find the Northampton Senior Center’s Dial-a-Ride [PDF] program t…
Priscilla Pike: A Friend of Forbes, Indeed
February 9, 2022 — Priscilla PikePriscilla (Pris) Pike, who died in November 2021, bequeathed a substantial gift to Forbes Library. Born in the hilltown of Chester, just east of Pittsfield, Pris moved to the…ved for a decade. A resident at that retirement community, called her the “Mayor of the Inn,” because she was very intentional about welcoming new residents and checking in on their needs. She was an active and longstanding member of the First Churches. She used the community bus to attend services until the time of the pandemic. Pris repeatedly organized book discussions at Lathrop led by her friend, Peter Ives. She was a book lover and participa…
General Pershing and President Coolidge
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…Liberty Memorial in 2004. For more information on the Liberty Memorial see www.theworldwar.org. The General appears on a guest list for a White House Garden Party in May 1924. On his 64th birthday in September 1924, Pershing retired from active military service as required by army regulations.Tragedy affected both men’s lives. Pershing’s wife and three daughters had perished in a fire at the Presidio, San Francisco in 1915. His son survived. Many…
Election Day
October 2, 2011 — Elections are the most serious business in which our citizens engage. On their results depends not only the welfare of the people but the demonstration of their ability to govern…September 29, 1930…
This site provides you with quick access to land records across Massachusetts. Most documents from 1948 on are searchable, and many other documents can be viewed online if the book and page number are known.
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Winter Solstice
In this somber coda to the Winter Street trilogy–Winter Street (2014), Winter Stroll (2015), and Winter Storms (2016)–Hilderbrand revisits the lives, loves, and challenges of the Quinn family at the…Winter Street (2014), Winter Stroll (2015), and Winter Storms (2016)–Hilderbrand revisits the lives, loves, and challenges of the Quinn family at the Winter Street Inn. Set during the last three months of the year and peppered with cameo appearances from earlier books in the series, Winter Solstice gives equal weight to threads of hope and despair. Patriarch Kelley is ailing, and his wife Mitzi is trying to keep everything together. Kelley’s grown…
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