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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 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
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Thursday May 30 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 30 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 30 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Join us for a casual meetup for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The GatheringCurious about learning how to play? Know how it works but looking for other players? All are welcome! Bring your own decks to use if you have them, or if you don't ha......More
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Thursday May 30 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 30 6:30pm - 7:50pm EDT
The Ukulele and You: Level Up! with Don Rovero
Have you been playing the ukulele, guitar or another chord instrument for a while and feel stuck? Are you ready to move beyond strumming and learn to develop more interesting musical accompaniment? Come join us for some fun and musical growth. This workshop is aimed at ......More
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Friday May 31 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 31 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 June 1 All Day
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Saturday June 1 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Saturday June 1 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 June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Northampton Literary Society Write and Share Meet-Up
Join us down in the Forbes Library Community 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 me......More
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Saturday June 1 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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Saturday June 1 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
SANE: A November Writing Challenge Year-Round Extension
SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the November Writing Challenge region of Western Massachusetts. If you have participated in the November Writing Challenge, plan to participate, or never want to participate, you ar......More
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Monday June 3 All Day
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Monday June 3 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 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 June 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
HYBRID Coolidge Standing Committee meeting
Meeting of the Coolidge Standing Committee of the Forbes Library Board of TrusteesHYBRID with in person in the Coolidge Museum and remote via zoom. Public welcome to observe and there is a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. The agendas are posted ......More
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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Paradise City Readers: Lincoln in the Bardo
Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. You can reach our group at [email protected]. This month's disc......More
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Tuesday June 4 All Day
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Tuesday June 4 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Straw Dog Writers Guild Writers Night Out
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at Forbes Library for Writers Night Out with a featured writer, Shanta Lee. This event is organized by Straw Dog Writers Guild.No registration required.
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Wednesday June 5 All Day
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Wednesday June 5 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Discussion: I Am Legend
Anyone interested in Science Fiction or Fantasy is welcome. Although we focus on this month’s selection, we will discuss any topics related to Science Fiction or Fantasy, books or movies. This month's discussion will cover I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. About the book......More
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Thursday June 6 All Day
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Thursday June 6 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Virtual Teen Book Club
Join us for a chat and pick next month's read! This meeting will take place via Zoom; email [email protected] for the meeting link.
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Thursday June 6 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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Friday June 7 All Day
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Friday June 7 All Day
"Seeding the Story Garden" Exhibit
Hampshire County Food Policy Council exhibit: details, reception date and panel discussion date coming soon.
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 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.