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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.
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/…
September 21, 2022 — Progressions 1, oil on canvas by Springfield artist Priya Nadkarni Green. Purchased by Forbes Library in 2022 Forbes Library was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)…e to users in and out of the library building. By creating accessible large-print labels with audio description of the art works, visitors in the library will be able to engage with the art works successfully. By producing high quality digital photographs of art and objects in the collections, and including them in the online collection management system we will launch in 2023, people anywhere in the world will be able to access them and increase…
March 1, 2017 — STATES OF INCARCERATION A NATIONAL DIALOGUE OF LOCAL HISTORIES March 13-30, Forbes Library, 20 West St, Northampton, MA and Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge St., Northampton, MA Opening reception: March 13,…Museum with an opening reception on March 1 from 6-8 PM. Website: http://pv-soi.org / Programs and events: https://pv-soi.org/programs/ States of Incarceration was created by the New School’s Humanities Action Lab, a coalition of 500 university students and formerly incarcerated individuals from 20 cities, including students and faculty from UMass Amherst Public History Program and several local community organizers. It explores the history of inc…
March 26, 2020 — We are offering some library programs and events online so you can participate at home. Please see https://forbeslibrary.org/events/#virtual for the complete schedule. (more…)…We are offering some library programs and events online so you can participate at home. Please see https://forbeslibrary.org/events/#virtual for the complete schedule. Virtual events this month:…
This page lists online resources for your local history research. For assistance with local history or genealogy research: visit the Hampshire Room for Local History call 413-587-1014 email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org For…This page lists online resources for your local history research. For assistance with local history or genealogy research: visit the Hampshire Room for Local History call 413-587-1014 email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org For more information on local history resources at Forbes Library see our Local History page. Northampton Area Statewide and Regional Resources…
October 17, 2023 — Forbes Library, a beloved cornerstone of the Northampton community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027. This visionary plan charts…orbeslibrary.org. Media Contact: Lisa Downing, Forbes Library Director, 413-587-1016, director@forbeslibrary.org About Forbes Library: Forbes Library, nestled in the heart of Northampton, has been a cherished institution since its establishment. It is dedicated to providing diverse resources, fostering community connections, and promoting lifelong learning for all residents. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, Forbes Library is at…
Make a Gift University of Forbes Library Dear Forbes Library supporter, “I am a graduate of the University of Forbes Library,” a regular Forbes patron recently told one of our…pport for the diverse needs of all. Inflation has had a huge impact on the price of the materials that the library must purchase. At the same time, the value of the library has increased. As costs increase, and more families depend on the library, we rely on your gift to help us fill that gap. Please consider donating to Forbes Library this year. It will support our work as we continue our mission to support and educate all members of our communit…
Werner Herzog, director of Fitzcarraldo, Aguirre: the Wrath of God and Stroszek, has almost become equally as famous for his non-fiction work in recent years thanks to the success of…was then employed. The film chronicles a Buddhist pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, India. At this destination, several artists create a giant, yet intricate, sand design or “sand mandala” (which is referred to as the wheel of time). The creation of the sand mandala is carefully constructed over a lengthy period of time and the viewer is constantly worried that it will not be completed by its deadline (or at least I was feeling tense). The stunning landsca…
April 21, 2017 — Forbes Library offers free educational and life enriching programs to people of all ages. Last year alone, over 1800 programs were held at the library and attended by over 30,000…online starting on April 25, http://forbeslibrary.org/vgd/, call us at 413-587-1011, or visit in person. “Forbes library is truly one of the joys of my life, and I cannot imagine how much less my life would be without it!” “Forbes Library is a beautiful, spacious sanctuary for me. I enjoy checking out books & DVDs, have borrowed a musical instrument there, & learned important info from the wonderful staff. It’s a place where everyone is welcome &…
May 22, 2019 — All of the library’s 150+ original windows are in the process of being restored. The first windows are being removed today, Wednesday, May 22. They will be removed in batches,…ry building’s four elevations were cleaned, repaired, and repointed in city-funded projects completed in 2006. With a substantial investment of $1,000,000 in Community Preservation Funds the two remaining elevations and the roof were repaired and rebuilt in 2009. These funds along with substantial contributions by the City of Northampton, grants and many individual gifts demonstrate the commitment and admiration of the community to the building. T…
The Forbes Library is a tax-supported community agency which is available to all. Everyone using this facility will receive impartial, helpful, and friendly customer service. The library maintains a safe…ampshire Room or at designated tables. The building and grounds are tobacco-free and smoke-free. Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited. Disruptive behavior is not permitted. The library staff determines what conduct constitutes disruptive behavior. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a parent or caregiver. Librarians, staff and volunteers are not responsible for children who are unattended. See Unattend…
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