May 11, 2018 — Western Massachusetts artists in all media are eligible! Online Application and Info For Artists From May 14 through June 15, 2018, artists may apply to exhibit their work in the…on or for the use of the space. The online application and details can be found at http://forbeslibrary.org/gallery/info-for-artists/….
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The life and death of Old Main
The life and death of Old Main: Images preserve the legacy of a now-demolished Northampton State Hospital building by Sarah Dunlap [Originally published in The Daily Hampshire Gazette on: Thursday, December 13,…in building of the hospital through an off-kilter door – and entered a near-forgotten world. His Nikon camera conveniently in hand, Majeski, a professional photographer and graphic designer, spent the rest of the day wandering through the defunct mental hospital’s halls and tunnels, photographing the cavernous building inside and out. Now, nearly six years after Majeski snapped those photographs, Forbes Library in Northampton is showcasing 27 of t…
Privacy Policy
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…en it is no longer needed. The library is a member of the CW MARS network (www.cwmars.org) which provides the library’s catalog, circulation system, and some online resources. Circulation, borrower registration, and usage records are managed by CW MARS and Forbes Library observes their privacy policy. Information may also be shared in these cases: ● For patrons younger than 12, a parent or legal guardian may request information about titles checke…
Outreach Delivery Services
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-…
Hosmer Gallery seeks artist applications for 2024
July 24, 2023 — Forbes Library is excited to invite exhibit proposals for the Hosmer Gallery!We’ll be planning exhibits for February 2024 through February 2025. Applications close: September 8, 2023, 6 PMThe schedule will be…he online Application and information for prospective exhibitors can be found at https://forbeslibrary.org/gallery/info-for-artists/….
Race for the Galaxy
Build a galactic civilization! This incredibly clever and evocative card game (for 2-4 players) has you exploring, settling worlds, developing industries, and producing and trading goods. It’s a competitive game,…op? You can only choose one! The game cards are rich with information: the cost to play them, the points they are worth, and symbols and text indicating what bonuses they give during each phase of play. The system of symbols is elegant and concise but takes some getting used to—the game comes with a large reference card for each player that you will find useful when learning the game, in time you will realize you don’t need it any longer, but it i…
Century Spice Road
Century Spice Road is a wonderfully simple and compelling game for 2-5 players. I love it. Here are some of the best things about it: Setup is quick–not much more…he trick is that you must have the have the right spices to pay the card’s cost. That victory card that is worth 20 points may be very tempting, but how are you going to obtain the five cinnamon cubes necessary to pay for it? Everyone starts out with the same two market cards and a few cubes of turmeric and players compete to acquire market cards and victory point cards from an ever changing supply–each time someone acquires a card the cards to th…
Britannica Online Public Library Edition is a powerful resource. In addition to the famous encyclopedia, Britannica Online also includes a dictionary and thesaurus, atlases, timelines, and other features.
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.
Articles and Online Resources
All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online…All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online resources by subject…
HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. This online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical hobbyists and professionals.
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.
Social Networking Policy
In keeping with the Forbes Library’s mission “to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to…any event or interaction that takes place by any participant in any Library-sponsored social networking service, and does not endorse or review content outside the “pages” created by Forbes Library staff. Participation in Forbes Library social networking services implies agreement with all Library policies, including its Social Networking Policy and Internet Use Policy, and the Terms of Service of each individual third-party service. If a user doe…
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…
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