Saturday, December 24: Closed Monday, December 26: Closed
Saturday, December 31: Closed Monday, January 2: Closed
Otherwise, we will be open our usual hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Museum Pass Spotlight:
MASS MoCA Use our museum pass for free admission for 2 adults and 2 kids (under 16) to MASS MoCA's galleries during normal gallery hours. Not valid for performing arts events or special exhibition openings. Check availability. If available, passes can be reserved for four hours by calling 413-587-1011, extension 2.
Looking for a last minute gift that celebrates reading, fun, and fish? Our "I ♥ Paco" t-shirts pay tribute to Forbes Library’s famous mascot who makes her home in the Children's Department. Available in youth sizes from 2T to youth large and adult sizes through XL. You can buy online (with the option to pick up at the library) or in person at the Children's desk.
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.
Celebrate the winter holiday season with a special craft for kids at the library! We'll have everything you need to make and decorate gift tags for friends and loved ones. Recommended for children ages 3 and up.
Monthly Family Game Time with Northampton Public School's Early Childhood Center Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 3:30 pm Drop in to play games and meet other families! Enjoy collaborative games as well as turn-taking games. Games are a great way to build communication skills, problem-solving, and brain development. It's also an enjoyable way to promote family time. This Monthly Family Game Time is geared toward families with children ages 3-8 years old. This event is hosted by the NPS's Early Childhood Center. Questions?: email Ashley Miller at AsMiller@northampton-k12.us
Every Tuesday afternoon, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our brand-new 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!
Join us in the community room to make a wintertime craft! We'll have everything you need to create your own lantern to bring home. Ages 4+. Community room capacity is limited to 30 people.
The Northampton Arts Council is thrilled to present our city’s 38th annual New Year's Eve celebration and festival of the performing arts, which takes place on December 31, 2022. The event falls on a Saturday this year, and we look forward to welcoming enthusiastic crowds at the venues and on the streets downtown. First Night continues to be a unique opportunity to celebrate the cultural vibrancy of our community while sharing time with friends, neighbors, and visitors.
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Forbes Library 20 West St Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 (413) 587-1011www.forbeslibrary.org
