Upcoming Events at Forbes Library

Delayed Opening: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Forbes Library will open at 2 pm on Tueday, May 16 following a morning of staff development.

Upcoming Election for Forbes Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body for Forbes Library. The Trustees are responsible for the hiring and evaluation of the director and the oversight of the library budget and policies. As an example, a few years ago Forbes Library eliminated fines after the Trustees voted on and approved this new policy. Trustees also fundraise and advocate for the library. These important roles are filled by five people, elected by the residents of Northampton in the general election. Three of these five seats will be on the ballot in November. One incumbent trustee is running for re-election and two incumbents have decided not to run again. The term of office is four years and these volunteer positions are open to any registered voter in Northampton.

To be put on the November 7th ballot for library trustee, individuals must take out papers from the City Clerk of Northampton. These papers are available at the City Clerk’s Office in Northampton’s City Hall. Applicants then need to have their papers signed by at least 50 Northampton registered voters and return them to the Registrar’s Office in City Hall by July 24, 2023.

The 29th Northampton Garden Tour
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10 am-4 pm
Once again, lovers of gardens and Forbes Library may explore six delightful home gardens featured on this year’s 29th Annual Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour.  The Tour raises funds for the Friends of Forbes Library, Inc. that supports Northampton’s historic public library.  

Tour tickets are $20 if bought in advance; tickets are available from May 1 to June 9 at Bay State Perennial Farm (Whately), Cooper’s Corner, State Street Fruit Store, Gardener’s Supply Company/Hadley, Wanczyk’s Nursery and Forbes Library.  

-Pre-pay on line at www.forbeslibrary.org/friends to reserve tour tickets  through Wednesday, June 7, for pick up at Forbes Library ONLY ONThursday afternoon, June 8 from 4-8 pm; Friday, June 9 from 10:00 am-6:00 pm; and Saturday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.

-On Saturday, June 10th, tour day, tickets are $25 and available ONLY at Forbes Library from 10:00-1:00.

The Northampton Garden Tour also offers a raffle of items that appeal to both gardeners and other library supporters.  Win a weekend farm stay in Maryland, a beautiful garden bench, a hand-crafted rug, organic compost, gift certificates, garden supplies, a landscape consultation, and more! Purchase raffle tickets at Forbes Library starting now and at one of the gardens on the day of the tour. Ticket prices are 2 tickets/$5, 5/$10 or 12/$20.  The raffle drawing will take place at the end of the tour.  Whether you are a gardener or garden admirer, there is bound to be a prize for you.   

All proceeds benefit the Friends of Forbes Library, Inc. to support library programs, events, and projects that could not otherwise be funded.

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