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Monday May 20 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Monday May 20 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Career Center Registration & Job Search Assistance
Please see Annemarie for Career Center registration, job search assistance, UI and other available services on the Mezzanine.
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Monday May 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Club!
We've got bricks, baseplates and minifigs--now all we need is you! Join us for LEGO Club Mondays at 3:30 in the Forbes Library Community Room. Pick a design challenge out of the bowl or simply build a creation of your own choosing. This program is great for ages 4 .
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
HYBRID: Great Books Discussion: The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info.This month's selection is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson. Place a hold on The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit. About the book: The Great Books discussion is structured so that the ev......More
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Tuesday May 21 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and puppets! We'll do a 20-minute storytime together, then we'll put out toys for free play and social time until 11. For babies under 18 months and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you need help using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Did you run into a sticky software problem? Do you want to learn how to use a new piece of technology?Come to a drop-in tech help session! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monthly Family Game Time with Northampton Public School's Early Childhood Center
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. It's also......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming Lounge
Every Tuesday, teens ages 12 are invited to play our Nintendo Switch in the YA Room! We'll have enough controllers for 8 players at a time. Challenge your friends to a Mario Kart race, try out new games, and meet fellow gamers!This program is for teens only; we have a ......More
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
Please register to attend this virtual author talk.We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, ra......More
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Wednesday May 22 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Wednesday May 22 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL ONLY - The Writing Room
On Wednesdays, the Writing Room meets virtually. In-person meetings have resumed for Saturday sessions.On these mornings we will meet via videoconference at our regular time: 9:30-12:30, using the exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in ......More
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Wednesday May 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-in Chess
Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets, every Wednesday from 1-3pm on the mezzanine. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
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Wednesday May 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids' Yoga Workshop
Join certified children’s yoga instructor Lorrie Murenzi as we explore movement and fun! Children will be invited to practice foundational yoga poses and breathing exercises, while stretching and strengthening their bodies and minds. Class will be geared towards ages 6-......More
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Thursday May 23 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Thursday May 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime!
Join us for books, songs, and puppets and participate in an open-ended art activity designed to encourage creativity! Great for ages 3-5.
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Thursday May 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
RSVP - Volunteer Placement for 55
Meet Pat Sicard and learn about RSVP of the Pioneer Valley, the local volunteer connector for people 55 and older. RSVP of the Pioneer Valley is a federal Americorps Seniors volunteer matching program and has been serving Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden county since 197......More
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Thursday May 23 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Trustees of Forbes Library Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Trustees of Forbes Library.Meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person at the library or through the following zoom link.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81710655313?pwd=bEpxcXBVN1FWNDdHaXF1bXlOWlVWdz09Meeting ID: 817 1......More
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Thursday May 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Northampton Literary Society Writing Meet-Up
Join us down in the Forbes Library Community Room on Thursday nights for some lite socializing, low-stakes sharing, and informal critique - as well as some time writing, of course! We warmly welcome writers of all genres and levels of experience.We will start every meet......More
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Thursday May 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Drop-in Art Hangout
with Forbes Arts & Crafts Club. Details TBA. Materials will be provided.
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Friday May 24 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Friday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Join us for Toddler Storytime every Friday morning! We will sing songs, read stories, and have fun. This event is best suited for 1.5-3-year-olds and their caregivers.
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Friday May 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle Grade Book Club: The First State of Being
Join us to discuss The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly! Email [email protected] to sign up! This month we'll be meeting in person in the Community Room or on the lawn if it's sunny.About the book: “When a teenage boy appears out of nowhere in 1999, ......More
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Friday May 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids' Gaming Club
Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can join us in the Community Room to hang out with other young gamers and play the library's Nintendo Switch!For teens ages 12 and up, check out our Teen Gaming Lounge on Tuesdays.
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Saturday May 25 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ukulele Strum Group
Ukulele Strum Group is a community ukulele club, part of the larger Pioneer Valley Ukulele Community (Meetup). We meet weekly at Forbes Library in Northampton to sing and play together just for the fun and joy of it, but also to improve our skills. We are ukulele enthus......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Local Author Showcase: AgathaO, "Northern Byways and Other Essays From The Road"
Join us for a reading and Q&A with Plainfield author and photographer AgathaO (alter ego of historian Pleun Bouricius).Bouricius will be reading selections from her newly-published collection of essays and photos, Northern Byways and Other Essays from the Road, a “winds......More
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Saturday May 25 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Northampton Literary Society Write and Share Meet-Up
Join us down in the Forbes Library Watson Room on SATURDAY MORNINGS for some lite socializing, low-stakes sharing, and informal critique - as well as some time writing, of course! We warmly welcome writers of all genres and levels of experience.We will start every meeti......More
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Saturday May 25 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Group
This is an inviting program for learning in a friendly andrelaxed atmosphere through weekly Zoom sessions.Sessions (which start promptly) are from 3-4:30 PM and include advanced conversation and text anaylsis.Electronic devises are not permited during the classes.For mo......More
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Monday May 27 All Day
Library Closed Today
We are closed today for the holiday. Access to thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks as well as powerful research databases are still available from the library's website.
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Monday May 27 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Career Center Registration & Job Search Assistance
Please see Annemarie for Career Center registration, job search assistance, UI and other available services on the Mezzanine.
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Monday May 27 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Club!
We've got bricks, baseplates and minifigs--now all we need is you! Join us for LEGO Club Mondays at 3:30 in the Forbes Library Community Room. Pick a design challenge out of the bowl or simply build a creation of your own choosing. This program is great for ages 4 .
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Monday May 27 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mystery Book Discussion: Symphony of Secrets
This month's selection is Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb. About the book: From the celebrated author of book club favorite The Violin Conspiracy: A gripping page-turner about a professor who uncovers a shocking secret about the most famous American composer of a......More
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Tuesday May 28 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Tuesday May 28 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and puppets! We'll do a 20-minute storytime together, then we'll put out toys for free play and social time until 11. For babies under 18 months and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you need help using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Did you run into a sticky software problem? Do you want to learn how to use a new piece of technology?Come to a drop-in tech help session! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming Lounge
Every Tuesday, teens ages 12 are invited to play our Nintendo Switch in the YA Room! We'll have enough controllers for 8 players at a time. Challenge your friends to a Mario Kart race, try out new games, and meet fellow gamers!This program is for teens only; we have a ......More
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Tuesday May 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Silent Book Club
Bring your own book--or borrow one from our collection--and read alongside neighbors and friends. Gather at 6:30pm for a group welcome, then settle in for an hour of quiet reading, followed by (optional) sharing and socializing. You might just discover your new favorite......More
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Wednesday May 29 All Day
JFK Middle School Student Art Show
The JFK Student Art ShowMay 2-30, 2024Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PMWe invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting......More
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Wednesday May 29 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL ONLY - The Writing Room
On Wednesdays, the Writing Room meets virtually. In-person meetings have resumed for Saturday sessions.On these mornings we will meet via videoconference at our regular time: 9:30-12:30, using the exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in ......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-in Chess
Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets, every Wednesday from 1-3pm on the mezzanine. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
HYBRID Presidents Book Group
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Due to Memorial Day on the 4th Monday we will meet on Wednesday May 29 The Presidential Book Group, recently concluded its first journey, reading biographies of every American president from Washington to Trump.If you want to embark on the journey,......More