Northampton, Forbes Library

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 11:00. For babies under 18 months and their caregivers.

Free Yiddish Learning group for all experience levels. Join us learning Yiddish songs, historical movements, and texts together.

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!...

Join us to do a craft based on Expedition Backyard by Rosemary Mosco! We will meet in the community room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcornick@forbeslib...

Join us for a chat and pick next month's book! We'll be reading The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang. From the publisher: "Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looki...

*Registration has closed for this cycle. Please keep an eye on our events calendar for the next round.* Calling all adventurers! D&D for adults! New and experienced players can join the adventuring pa...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Drop in and work on your knitting or crochet projects together.

Join us this Tuesday for a poetry discussion of the work of Elise Paschen: Biography (Poetry Foundation) Wikipedia Native Wiki Elise Paschen's website "Elise Paschen on Blood Wolf Moon: An Interview" ...

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 ex...

Please see staff from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center for Career Center registration, job search assistance, UI and other available services. Meet on the Mezzanine between 10am and 1pm. ...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Discover effective strategies to leverage your experience, update your resume, master new job search tools, and overcome age-related barriers. With practical advice and empowering activities, this wor...

Write, revise, and submit job applications with staff support. Work on your resume, draft cover letters, complete applications, or organize your job search. Staff will be available for: Quick question...

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.

Hello! I'm Sunny and I'm Forbes Library's reading buddy dog! You can book a 15-minute appointment to read to me on Wednesdays between 3:30-4:30. I'm a good listener and like to look at the pictures, t...

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering Curious about learning how to play? Know how it works but looking for other players? Hoping to...

Western Mass Transmasc is a local trans group for the guys. We get together every month for casual talk and to share resources. IRL community is more important than you think. This is a low pressure p...

Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info. The Nature and Environment Book Club is devoted to the best of nature writing and environmental reporting with discussions on th...

Writers Gabriel Bump and Nathaniel Pinkham will read and discuss their work as part of the Readers & Writers Live series. Readers and Writers Live is a revival of an author reading series that was pro...

This month's discussion will cover the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Choose from one of the following two books to read: Jackie: Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy Taraborrelli Jacqueline Bouvi...

Join us for books, songs, and puppets and participate in an open-ended art activity designed to encourage creativity! Great for ages 3-5.

A low-impact exercise class to enhance strength, increase bone density, develop flexibility, and improve balance to help prevent falls and boost overall fitness. Exercises are done either standing or ...

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!...

Join us down in the Forbes Library Community Room on Thursday nights for some generative writing, light socializing, and low-stakes sharing. We warmly welcome writers of all genres and all levels of e...

Join us for a series of three workshops on hands-on ecology: practical lessons in restoration horticulture. About the instructor: Erik Vegeto is a horticulturist and educator based in Western Massachu...

General meeting of the Western Massachusetts club of the CPUSA

Forbes Library offers a wide range of services and collections spread over four floors in a grand Victorian building. Join us for a guided tour of the library where we will be presenting a brief intro...

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.

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! We generally play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, Super Mari...

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 fu...

Drop in and work on your knitting or crochet projects together.

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...

All film genres for all walks of life! Beginning in January and continuing into the foreseeable future: Saturday morning film screenings! If you're seeking a reliable weekend get-away, if you want to ...

This group is for writers and illustrators at any level of experience who are passionate about creating stories for kids and teens. We meet every Saturday from 3-4:30 pm in the Watson Room at the Forb...

This is an inviting program for learning in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere through weekly Zoom sessions. Sessions (which start promptly) are from 3-4:30 PM and include advanced conversation and tex...

SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is the monthly writing group of the Western Mass Writer's Guild, formerly Western Mass NaNo. All writers (not just novel writers) are welcome at S...

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...

Ages 8+. Registration is required! Please click the "Begin registration" button to sign up. Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School! During the class you'll view pictu...

Description to be added shortly. Register by calling the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361, or sign in to JobQuest, by Wednesday morning. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Write, revise, and submit job applications with staff support. Work on your resume, draft cover letters, complete applications, or organize your job search. Staff will be available for: Quick question...

This winter and spring, join us for monthly documentary screenings at Forbes! These films are presented through the Indie Lens Pop-Up program. This month: The Inquisitor (1hr), plus an optional discus...

Far Out Film Discussion functions like a book club - watch the film on your own and gather on the first and third Wednesdays to discuss. We will meet in the Community room on Wednesday February 18th a...

Stop by the front table in the Reference Room between 10:30am and 12:30pm to meet representatives from BHN (Behavioral Health Network) and explore employment offerings. They are looking to hire Recove...

This month's book is Women's Hotel by Daniel Lavery. About the book: The Biedermeier might be several rungs lower on the ladder than the real-life Barbizon, but its residents manage to occupy one anot...

This month we will discuss In the Darkroom by Susan Faludi. About the book: From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Backlash, comes In the Darkroom, an astonishing confron...

Did you ever wonder about the “deep history” of what is under your feet and in your view? Northampton and vicinity are located in one of the best places in the world to study geology! GCC Prof. Emerit...

Join us to discuss The Experiment by Newbery Medalist and national-bestselling author Rebecca Stead and enjoy some snacks! About the book: "Many twists await in this fast-moving and optimistic story b...

A low-impact exercise class to enhance strength, increase bone density, develop flexibility, and improve balance to help prevent falls and boost overall fitness. Exercises are done either standing or ...

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 ...

Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club continues! Participants will sign up for four sessions at once, and will meet on the following Mondays from 3:45 - 5:15pm: Feb. 9, Feb. 23, M...

The Presidential Book Group is reading in chronlogical order and this month we are on William Howard Taft. Choose from the following titles: Primary selection: William Howard Taft by Jeffrey Rosen or ...

This month's selection is Double Whammy by Carl Hiassen. About the book: R.J. Decker, star tenant of the local trailer park and neophyte private eye is fishing for a killer. Thanks to a sportsman's sc...

Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info. This month's selection is The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. About the book: During a vicious persecution of the clergy i...

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 c...

TransTogether is a support group for anybody who identifies as trans regardless of age or background. More than anything our goal is to be a safe space for local trans people to meet each other and bu...

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 (option...

During this in-person workshop learn about the current types of interviews and how best to prepare yourself for them. We will review commonly asked questions and how you can respond to them as well as...

Write, revise, and submit job applications with staff support. Work on your resume, draft cover letters, complete applications, or organize your job search. Staff will be available for: Quick question...

Public-facing professionals play a vital role in supporting and strengthening their communities—and strong listening skills can make that work even more impactful. This free event with Sara Schieffeli...

Join us in the Arts and Music Department on the 2nd floor. 6:30-8:00 pm New members are welcome! Zine Club!

Join us for the Winter Exquisite: Puppet Pageant Come enjoy a puppet performance at Forbes Library! The puppets that have been gracing our Reading Room will come to life on Saturday, February 28. The ...

A meeting for folx to get more information and sign up to volunteer for Hampshire Pride

Indivisible Northampton training For more information contact info@in-slwm.org

Meeting of the Coolidge Standing Committee of the Forbes Library Board of Trustees HYBRID with in person in the Community Room and remote via zoom. Public welcome to observe and there is a public comm...

Paradise City Readers is a small inclusive community of readers. We get together to talk about a diversity of books, written by a variety of authors, and an even wider range of topics. On the first Mo...

Drop in at the Library on the first Tuesday of the month and meet with Hannah, our regional Energy Advocate, for one-on-one support. Learn about energy efficiency resources available to Northampton re...

Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on the first Tuesday of each month for Writers Night Out at Forbes Library. No registration required. This month's featured reader: Patricia Lee Lewis If you want to parti...

Come meet with a Young Adult Career Counselor and ask us questions in areas like: resume review, editing & suggestions practice job interview questions job search strategies explore possible career pa...

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...

Join us down in the Forbes Library Community Room on Thursday nights for some generative writing, light socializing, and low-stakes sharing. We warmly welcome writers of all genres and all levels of e...

Indivisible Northampton training For more information contact info@in-slwm.org

Gallery of Readers presents a monthly reading. Free and open to the public. This month's readers: Robin Barber & Kathie Fiveash

We'll be reading Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange. About the book: Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion prison castle, where he is forced to ...

Join us to do a craft based on Tater Tales: The King of the World by Ben Clanton! We will meet in the community room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcorni...

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Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Your recipe calls for "sourdough starter" - but what exactly is that? Join Nicholas D'Alessandro from the Hearthstone Artisan Bakery as he brings decades of sourdough baking experience to this program...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Join Western Mass Transmasc for our casual, monthly get-together. Meet other trans guys and AFAB non-binary people in the area, network, and make social plans.

Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 3:30 to do some art designed for our youngest creatives! Ideal for kids 6 months to 2 years old. Be prepared to get a little messy!

Indivisible Northampton training For more information contact info@in-slwm.org

A meeting for folx to get more information and sign up to volunteer for Hampshire Pride

Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info. This month's selection is Passing by Nella Larsen. About the book: Irene Redfield is living an affluent, enviable life with her ...

Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club continues! Participants will sign up for four sessions at once, and will meet on the following Mondays from 3:45 - 5:15pm: Feb. 9, Feb. 23, M...

Public-facing professionals play a vital role in supporting and strengthening their communities—and strong listening skills can make that work even more impactful. This free event with Sara Schieffeli...

Meetings are open to the public and can be attended through the following zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83109840144?pwd=cLMAhEQZjtqEKB751dOeQyibAu4xqb.1 Meeting ID: 831 0984 0144 Passcode: 7237...

We'll be reading Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Blackburn. About the book: Meet Yinka: a thirty-something, Oxford-educated, British Nigerian woman with a well-paid job, good friends, and a mo...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

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...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...

Are you curious about how to get started on a family tree or use census records to explore the history of your neighborhood or house? Book a one-on-one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor and lea...