The trustees of Forbes Library will present the Gertrude P. Smith Trustees Award to both Debin Bruce and J.R. Greene for their dedication and volunteer service to Forbes […] ...

The covered stage, designed by HAI Architecture based in Northampton, will be on the library’s west lawn. The stage will measure 29 feet wide and 20 feet deep, with 16 feet allocated for performance ...

NORTHAMPTON — The Forbes Library has a long history of embracing the performing arts. The first photographed outdoor performance was a patriotic singalong in 1918 at the end of World War I. “People ...

It is rare to encounter a gigantic stuffed snake in a library, but a new exhibition makes it possible, showcasing the creature alongside other works crafted from scraps and repurposed fiber materials.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Forbes Library has announced the grand opening of its new outdoor garden on Saturday in Northampton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 AM, and the event ...

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Northampton opened cooling centers to anyone needing a cool place to visit during the heatwave. During peak hours, members of the public can go to these cooling ...

Forbes Library recently hosted its Library Giving Day fundraiser in honor of longtime board of trustees president Russ Carrier. The library raised more than $46,000 to create a youth programming room, ...

“The Apology Room,” an installation at Smith College’s Neilson Library in April 2024, was the precursor to “The Apology Nook,” an installation at Forbes Library running Thursday, March 27, through ...