CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday
The library is closed on Friday, November 25. We will reopen with usual hours on Saturday, November 26 at 10 am.

Help Build Our Next Strategic Plan!
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 6:30 pm
Forbes Library is developing a new strategic plan that will guide the library’s decisions in crafting a plan for a better Forbes Library. We invite you, our community, to help us shape this plan by sharing your thoughts and insights in this open public brainstorming session. Kristi Chadwick, library consultant with the Massachusetts Library System will lead the group through a structured activity called SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results).
Join us on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 885 8149 8932
Passcode: 45969
Dial by your location:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Museum Pass Spotlight:
Smith College Art Museum
Use our museum pass for free admission for up to 8 people.
Check availability.  If available, passes can be reserved for up to four hours by calling 413-587-1011, extension 2.

Library Programs
Visit our online calendar to see a complete list of library events. Filter using the category "VIRTUAL" to find events that can be attended remotely.

Monthly Game Time with Northampton Public School's Early Childhood Center
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 3:30 pm

Drop in to play games and meet other families! Enjoy collaborative games like Snug as a Bug and Busy Town, as well as turn-taking games like Spot It!, Hiss, and Zingo. Games are a great way to build communication skills, problem-solving, and brain development. Geared toward families with children ages 3-8 years old.
This event is hosted by the NPS's Early Childhood Center. Questions?: email Ashley Miller at [email protected]

Teen Author Weekly Write-in
Tuesdays in November, 4 pm

Are you a teen writer? Join us for an hour of writing and socializing every Tuesday in November! Novels, short stories, fanfiction, poetry--it's all welcome at the Weekly Write-In, and you never have to share your work with the group if you don't want to! We'll have books and tools to help you come up with ideas and make your writing shine!

This program is for teens ages 12+. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Calvin Coolidge in 100 Objects
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 6 pm

Join us for an illustrated talk by J.R. Greene of his book Calvin Coolidge in 100 Objects.

Q&A and book sales and signing will follow the talk.  

J.R. will also have his Quabbin Reservoir photo calendars for sale.  

J.R. Greene is the author of over 20  books on historical subjects, including three on MA railroads, and many of Metro Boston's major water supply, the Quabbin Reservoir. Besides writing many articles in periodicals about the 30th presidents, he is the author of "Calvin Coolidge:  A Biography in Picture Postcards'' (1987), "A Bibliography of Pamphlets Relating to Calvin Coolidge" (1989), and "Calvin Coolidge's Plymouth Vermont" (1997).  Greene, a lifelong resident of Athol, MA, has served on the Coolidge Committee at Forbes Library since 1990. 

Teen Anime & Manga Club
Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 4 pm

Chat with other fans while we watch a different anime every month! We'll have craft supplies for making fan art and plenty of manga to check out. We'll meet on the last Wednesday of every month from 4-5pm in the Community Room.

For teen patrons ages 12 and up only.

Forbes Library Tour
Thursday, December 1, 2022, 6 pm

Join us for a guided tour of the library where we will be presenting an introduction to the library's history and an overview of what awaits you on each floor. You will have the opportunity register for a library card after the tour.

Preregistration is appreciated but not required. Meet us in the library's front lobby. Masks are recommended. For more information contact Mary in Borrower Services at 413-587-1011 ext. 4522 or by email at [email protected]. For questions concerning access or to request accommodations, please contact 413-587-1017 or [email protected].

Magic the Gathering Club for Teens & TweensThursday, December 1, 2022, 6 :30 pm

Join us for a casual meetup for tween & teens interested in MTG!

Curious about learning how to play? Looking for other players? Don't have any cards? That's ok! Forbes will provide cards to use at the library.

This program is for ages 10+ and meeting biweekly Thursdays. Questions? Email [email protected]

Kids' Letter Writing Club
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 am
Drop in to decorate stationery and write a letter to someone you love! All supplies provided.

Community Action Survey

Your ideas matter!
Community Action wants to know about the services your family and community need. Take their survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Use your voice and tell the agencies what you need.  

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