CLOSED: Friday, November 11, 2022
The library will be closed on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We will reopen with usual hours on Saturday, November 13 at 10 am.
Museum Pass Spotlight:
Museum of Fine Art
Get discounted admission to the MFA in Boston -- whether you're purchasing advance tickets or making a spontaneous trip to the museum!
Children 6 and under are free. Each pass allows 2 adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to 4 children ages 7 – 17 for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission).
Please email reference@forbeslibrary.org or call 413-587-1012 to receive a coupon code.
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.
Kids' Letter Writing Club
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 11 am
Drop in to decorate stationery and write a letter to someone you love! All supplies provided.
PVTA Service Feedback and Suggestions for Future Planning
Monday, November 7, 10 am
This session is hosted by the Valley On Board project, in which we are partnered with PVTA to collect community feedback regarding developing a desired alternative for the 20 year vision of the PVTA. Join us to learn more about teh PVTA 20-year plan and how you can make your voice heard. You could win at $25 Visa gift card!
Teen Author Weekly Write-in
Tuesdays in November, 4 pm
Are you a teen writer? Join us for an hour of writing and socializing every Tuesday in November! Novels, short stories, fanfiction, poetry--it's all welcome at the Weekly Write-In, and you never have to share your work with the group if you don't want to! We'll have books and tools to help you come up with ideas and make your writing shine!
This program is for teens ages 12+. Please email mbishop@forbeslibrary.org with any questions.
Family History Help
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 6-7 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10 am-12 pm
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 an appointment with Brian Tabor, recently retired Forbes Library circulation manager and genealogist, and learn how to research using resources such as Ancestry, Heritage Quest and American Ancestors databases.
2nd week of the month, Tuesday & Wednesday
Email archives@forbeslibrary.org to book an appointment with Brian. Drop ins welcome!
Read to Sunny the Dog!
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 3:30 pm
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, too.
To register, please call 413-587-1010 or sign up at the Forbes Library Children's Desk. This program is great for children ages 4-10. Happy reading!
Preschool Storytime Explorers!
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 1:30 pm
Enjoy picture books, sing songs, and play with puppets and props and participate in an open-ended art activity designed to encourage creativity! Great for ages 3-5. We can't wait to see you!
Freeing the Body for Movement: Counteracting the effects of our postural patterns
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 6 pm
How we sit and stand affects how we move and breath. Over the course of many years our physical habits become patterns of tension that can limit our freedom of movement and expression. In this 1-hour presentation we'll consider how this happens, and explore ways of freeing up the body for vitality and longevity.
Some parts of the presentation will be participatory; attendees will want to wear loose, comfortable clothing that they can move in.
Also on Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:30 am
Just Fine Thank You Band
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7 pm
Just Fine Thank You play electric-ukulele driven, nerdily mischievous arrangements of favorite songs ranging from country to jazz standards to punk rock. They are: Becky Lang on ukuleles and vocals, Robin Hoffman on ukuleles and vocals, and David Pratt on percussion; and are based in Western Massachusetts.
Robin Hoffman and Becky Lang's friendship began over an unexpected gift. Becky's daughter sent her an ukulele from Washington state and shortly after, Becky met Robin and discovered she taught ukulele. It was a sign from the universe to get serious about music again. From that chance beginning, a friendship evolved over similar passions in visual art and music.
The two women formed a band with another friend, Dave Pratt, and find joy in the collaborative effort of making music. The band is called "Just Fine Thank You". They play an ukulele-driven exploration of different genres with a mischeivous touch of, "What if we do it like this!"
Click Here To View The Forbes Library Weekly Events - November 4, 2022
