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Thursday March 28 All Day
Lee Thomson, Laurel Rogers, Steve Levin: Various media
Laurel Rogers: Artist BooksSteve Levin: Paintings on copperLee Thomson: Topographical textilesHosmer Gallery website
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Thursday March 28 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids
Calling all young adventurers! We'll be hosting Dungeons & Dragons campaigns every other Thursday at 3:45. D&D is a great way for kids to practice collaboration, strategy, and storytelling, and we welcome participants of all experience levels. This program is for kids a......More
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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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Thursday March 28 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 March 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
100 Years After the Indian Citizenship Act, How Has Native American Life Changed?
100 Years After the Indian Citizenship Act, How Has Native American Life Changed?A panel discussion hosted by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & MuseumMarch 28, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8 PM in the Coolidge Museum and live streaming On June 2, 1924, Calvin Coolidge sig......More
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Friday March 29 All Day
Lee Thomson, Laurel Rogers, Steve Levin: Various media
Laurel Rogers: Artist BooksSteve Levin: Paintings on copperLee Thomson: Topographical textilesHosmer Gallery website
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Friday March 29 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 March 30 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Northampton Literary Society Writing 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 March 30 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 March 30 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT
The Writing Room
Every Saturday from 10:30 am-1:30 pm in the Watson Room, join fellow writers for companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year (except that there are no Saturday sessions during summer). How the Writing Room Works: each session opens at 10:......More
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Saturday March 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Art Making Workshop: Mosaics with Resilient Community Arts
Details TBA.This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Saturday March 30 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 April 1 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 April 1 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 April 1 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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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Monday April 1 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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Tuesday April 2 All Day
Works on paper by Donna M Roy, Amy Dawn Kotel, and Arch MacInnes
Donna M Roy: PastelsAmy Dawn Kotel: Watercolor/colored pencilArch MacInnes: MonotypesHosmer Gallery website
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Tuesday April 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Early Readers Book Club: Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires
Join us to do a craft based on Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires! We will meet in the community room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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Tuesday April 2 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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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
All Hamptons Read Book Discussion: Master Slave Husband Wife
This year's selection for All Hamptons Read is Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo. You can request a copy of the book from the library catalog. About the book: The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, a......More
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Wednesday April 3 All Day
Works on paper by Donna M Roy, Amy Dawn Kotel, and Arch MacInnes
Donna M Roy: PastelsAmy Dawn Kotel: Watercolor/colored pencilArch MacInnes: MonotypesHosmer Gallery website
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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Bilingual storytime/Libros y canciones
Sing songs and read books in English and Spanish! This event is best suited for children ages 1.5-3. We will meet in the community room.¡Canta canciones y lee libros en ingles y español! Este evento es apropriado para niños de edades 1.5-3. Reuniremos en la sala de comu......More
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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Discussion: How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Univers
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 How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Unive......More
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Thursday April 4 All Day
Works on paper by Donna M Roy, Amy Dawn Kotel, and Arch MacInnes
Donna M Roy: PastelsAmy Dawn Kotel: Watercolor/colored pencilArch MacInnes: MonotypesHosmer Gallery website
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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 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 April 4 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
How it Worked Here: An Evening of Underground Railroad History Focusing on Western Massachusetts (Edwards Library, Southampton)
Explore the Network to Freedom in Massachusetts and learn the personal stories of those who used this network in pursuit of freedom including Ellen and William Craft.With Robin Krawitz, Regional Manager of the National Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Free......More
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Thursday April 4 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 April 5 All Day
Works on paper by Donna M Roy, Amy Dawn Kotel, and Arch MacInnes
Donna M Roy: PastelsAmy Dawn Kotel: Watercolor/colored pencilArch MacInnes: MonotypesHosmer Gallery website
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Friday April 5 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Glitter Caregivers Group Meet-up
Volunteer-led, supportive meet-up for 2SLGTBQIA -identifying caregivers* residing in Western Massachusetts - with roots in the Pioneer Valley. Committed to being welcoming of intersecting, marginalized 2SLGBTQIA -identifying groups; including, but not limited to: fami......More
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Friday April 5 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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Friday April 5 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Poetry of Aging: “Thou Hast Thy Music Too”
In many ways, aging is at the heart of poetry. It brings, more immediately, a bittersweet awareness of transience. In Keat’s “Ode to Autumn” he asks, “Where are the songs of spring? Ay, Where are they?/Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,—” Aging brings a longer ......More
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Saturday April 6 All Day
Works on paper by Donna M Roy, Amy Dawn Kotel, and Arch MacInnes
Donna M Roy: PastelsAmy Dawn Kotel: Watercolor/colored pencilArch MacInnes: MonotypesHosmer Gallery website
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Saturday April 6 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 April 6 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT
The Writing Room
Every Saturday from 10:30 am-1:30 pm in the Watson Room, join fellow writers for companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year (except that there are no Saturday sessions during summer). How the Writing Room Works: each session opens at 10:......More
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Saturday April 6 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Northampton Literary Society Writing 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 April 6 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 April 6 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
SANE: A NaNoWriMo Year-Round Extension
SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts. If you have participated in NaNo, plan to participate in NaNo, or never want to participate in NaNo, you are welcome at SANE. Having a......More