Upcoming Events at Forbes Library

Final Week of Our Toiletries Drive!

Throughout the month of February, Forbes Library is collecting toiletries to support local residents who are experiencing homelessness.
The following supplies are needed:
deodorant, shampoo, shaving materials, lip balm,
small bar soap, hand or foot warmers, men’s underwear (new in package), small packages of tissues, small packages of Bandaids,
snack bars, and insulated water bottles with tight seals.

2023 Reading Challenge

If you're following along with the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reader's Challenge, it's almost time to pick your March book! March's theme is a Mass Book Awards Honoree. You can also submit your February entry, and sign up for the February Shout & Share on Monday, February 27 to talk about your reading and hear what others have been enjoying. 

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.

Crafternoon for Kids
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3 pm

Join us in the community room for an afternoon of creativity! We'll have everything you need to use your imagination and make an open-ended craft. Ages 4+.

VIRTUAL Presidents Book Group
Monday, February 27, 2023, 7:30 pm

This month we are discussing Jimmy Carter and reading Outlier by Kai Bird. 

Email [email protected] for the zoom link or to be added to the book group email list.  

Do you want to deepen your understanding of the American presidency? Then join the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum's new Presidential Book Group! We will be tracing the history of the presidency, beginning with George Washington, and watching how American democracy evolved in ways the Founders never anticipated.

Slavery and Christianity

College Church invites you to Slavery and Christianity: Jonathan Edwards’ Journey from Slaver to Early Abolitionist
Sunday February 26 at 1PM 

Two local historians, Historic Northampton's Elizabeth Sharpe and Forbes Library's Elise Bernier-Feeley will delve into the history of slavery in Northampton, and tell the fascinating story of how Jonathan Edwards views on slavery evolved over the course of his life.  Q & A time will follow and refreshments will be served.  Free and open to the public!

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