Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Drop-In Tech Help with NOM

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 with Northampton Open Media! Every Monday, 1-2:30pm. Bring your own dev......More

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 with Northampton Open Media! Every Monday, 1-2:30pm. Bring your own device or use a library computer to work on your tech questions, troubleshoot issues, or work on personal projects with guidance from a NOM staff member. Whether you need help with software, apps, media creation, assistive technology or general tech advice, we are here to meet your digital needs.

Reference Room

LEGO Club!

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 creation of your own choosing. This program is great for ages 4 .

Community Room

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Baby Storytime

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.

Community Room

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

VIRTUAL: Poetry Discussion:

Join us this Tuesday for a poetry discussion. Zoom meeting linkMeeting ID: 896 9249 9767Passcode: 254365This weekly poetry discussion group is open to everyone including regulars and drop-ins. All voices are honored: first-time poetry readers and life-long devotees. Eac......More

Join us this Tuesday for a poetry discussion. Zoom meeting linkMeeting ID: 896 9249 9767Passcode: 254365This weekly poetry discussion group is open to everyone including regulars and drop-ins. All voices are honored: first-time poetry readers and life-long devotees. Each week, the group convenes to discuss the work of a particular poet, usually contemporary, and sometimes one reading in the area. No prior reading or preparation required. Email hfaerstein AT aol.com to join the weekly mailing list.

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

VIRTUAL ONLY - The Writing Room

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 exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in ......More

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 exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in the Watson Room at Forbes. The only difference will be that we will be connecting by videoconference, rather than face-to-face.Here's all you need to join the Writing Room via Videoconference:Request to be added to the Writing Room Mailing List in order to receive the Zoom link. The facilitator, Tzivia, will come online 15 minutes before our starting time (at 9:15) to answer any questions you might have. You will have the option to have your camera off or on, so you can join however you feel most comfortable.The sessions will NOT be recorded, and you have the option to be visible or not, so your privacy will be preserved just as it would if we were meeting at the library.How the Writing Room Works: each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. At 11:45 we check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30.Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session. No need to register in advance.

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

MassHire Career Center Registration & Job Search Assistance

Please see Annemarie 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.Questions about other job seeker services? Please call the MassHire......More

Please see Annemarie 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.Questions about other job seeker services? Please call the MassHire Greenfield office at 413-774-4361.

Mezzanine

MassHire Job Readiness Workshop: Resumes that Rock

Do you want your resume to get noticed and make it past Applicant Tracking Systems? (Never heard of ATS? We'll cover that, too!) Learn about three types of resumes and which one is the best choice for you. We'll also talk about strengthening your application with accomp......More

Do you want your resume to get noticed and make it past Applicant Tracking Systems? (Never heard of ATS? We'll cover that, too!) Learn about three types of resumes and which one is the best choice for you. We'll also talk about strengthening your application with accomplishment statements and how to make your resume look professional and up-to-date.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.

Community Room

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Jobseekers Club

An opportunity for jobseekers in Franklin and Hampshire county, as well as the North Quabbin region, to meet, share experiences, and grow their professional network.

Community Room

Drop-in Chess

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.

Mezzanine

MassHire Resume/Cover Letter Consults

Walk-in consults, 1:15-2:15pm: A representative from MassHire will be available for walk-in resume/cover letter support.Consults by appointment, 2:15-4pm: To schedule a consultation, please call MassHire Franklin Hampshire at (413) 774-4361.

Community Room

Far Out Film Discussion:

Far Out Film Discussion functions like a book club - watch the film on your own and gather at the library on the first and third Wednesdays to discuss. Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 in the Community Room in the basement where we will discuss the 2021 film W......More

Far Out Film Discussion functions like a book club - watch the film on your own and gather at the library on the first and third Wednesdays to discuss. Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 in the Community Room in the basement where we will discuss the 2021 film Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy by Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi. This film is available to stream on Kanopy using your Forbes Library card or your Boston Public Library E-Card. https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/12261904

Community Room

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston

Please register to attend this virtual author event.Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour,......More

Please register to attend this virtual author event.Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over each other—except they're definitely not.Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other's lives once and for all.Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit, who never returned to America, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure, nothing really compares to what they had, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them, but—yeah. It's in the past.All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately.It's not until they board the tour bus that they discover they've both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they're trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It's fine. There's nothing left between them. So much nothing that, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can't have.Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet!About the Author: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Pairing. Red, White & Royal Blue was adapted into a movie in 2023 and released on Amazon Prime. Casey was recently named on the 2022 Time100 Next List. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.This program is presented by the Library Speakers Consortium.

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Preschool Storytime!

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

Community Room

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens

Join us for a casual meetup for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The GatheringCurious about learning how to play? Know how it works but looking for other players? Hoping to trade cards, or get help building a deck?All are welcome! Bring your ow......More

Join us for a casual meetup for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The GatheringCurious about learning how to play? Know how it works but looking for other players? Hoping to trade cards, or get help building a deck?All are welcome! Bring your own cards to use if you have them, or if you don't have any - that's ok - Forbes will provide pre-made decks to use at the library. And we also have free cards to take and use for deck building!This program is for ages 10 and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 pm in the Community Room (tables are generally set up by 3:30 for folks eager to get games going!) Any questions, please email [email protected]

Community Room

Northampton Literary Society Writing Meet-Up

Join us down in the Forbes Library Community Room on Thursday nights for some lite socializing, low-stakes sharing, and informal critique - as well as some time writing, of course! We warmly welcome writers of all genres and levels of experience.We will start every meet......More

Join us down in the Forbes Library Community Room on Thursday nights for some lite socializing, low-stakes sharing, and informal critique - as well as some time writing, of course! We warmly welcome writers of all genres and levels of experience.We will start every meeting with a friendly check in, followed by a 15-20 minute writing prompt. After an optional share out, you are welcome to hang out and work on whatever you’ve got - flesh out the prompt, work on your novel, maybe get crafty with some visual poetry or collage.This is an inclusive, expansive creative space. If you have a cool idea, bring it and share - we welcome collaborators with open arms! We also understand that one's capacity and enthusiasm for participation fluctuates - come when you can, and stay as long as you like. Absolutely no sweat if you can't make it - we look forward to seeing you next time you're here. We are also working toward online accessibility - contact [email protected] for info on accessing our prompts online! Let’s get together, get some good work done, and enjoy each other's company!Optional pre-registration is through Eventbrite, where you’ll find info on our open mics and other events as well. Updates are also on Instagram @noholitsociety About us:Northampton Literary Society is a vibrant and supportive community of readers, writers, and artists of all kinds. We are always seeking and offering opportunities for creative expansion and collaboration. Let's make meaningful connections and grow our writing community!Sign up for our mailing list to get our monthly newsletter featuring local literary news, events, and featured writing from our members each month!

Community Room

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Toddler Storytime

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.

Community Room

Kids' Gaming Club

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 Mario: Wonder, and Mario Party.

Community Room

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Crocheting and Knitting Group

Mezzanine

Ukulele Strum Group

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 fun and joy of it, but also to improve our skills. We are ukulele enthus......More

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 fun and joy of it, but also to improve our skills. We are ukulele enthusiasts of all levels of playing experience, including beginners. And we always welcome new members to play, sing, or just watch and listen.Find out more about our group on our Meet-Up page.

Coolidge Museum

Author Talk: "The Message Catcher: A novel of love, loss and recovery"

Albany author Darryl McGrath will present a talk, reading and signing for her new novel, "The Message Catcher," on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Forbes Library Community Room. The novel follows a young woman's effort to recover after her husband dies saving her li......More

Albany author Darryl McGrath will present a talk, reading and signing for her new novel, "The Message Catcher," on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Forbes Library Community Room. The novel follows a young woman's effort to recover after her husband dies saving her life during a vacation. The novel is based on Darryl's own story, and will resonate with anyone who has experienced a sudden loss. The book will be available at the talk. $20; cash, check or Venmo.

Community Room

KidLit Children’s Writers & Illustrators Meetup

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 Forbes Library.We alternate our meeting formats to keep things engaging: o......More

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 Forbes Library.We alternate our meeting formats to keep things engaging: on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, we hold critiques and group discussions. On the remaining Saturdays, we host writing sprints, guest speakers, or other creative activities depending on the schedule.Our focus is on building a supportive critique group where we can share work, offer constructive feedback, and grow as creators. While we lean toward picture book projects, writers and illustrators working on middle-grade and YA are welcome to join as well. Our group welcomes SCBWI members and hopes to connect with others in the SCBWI community, though you don’t need to be a member to join us. New members are especially welcome as we grow this creative community. Bring your work-in-progress, your ideas, or just your enthusiasm!For more information, please contact Emily: Ellisbrune (AT) ellisbrune.com

Watson Room

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Drop-In Tech Help with NOM

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 with Northampton Open Media! Every Monday, 1-2:30pm. Bring your own dev......More

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 with Northampton Open Media! Every Monday, 1-2:30pm. Bring your own device or use a library computer to work on your tech questions, troubleshoot issues, or work on personal projects with guidance from a NOM staff member. Whether you need help with software, apps, media creation, assistive technology or general tech advice, we are here to meet your digital needs.

Reference Room

LEGO Club!

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 creation of your own choosing. This program is great for ages 4 .

Community Room

Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Summer Session

Registration will open at 6pm on July 7th. 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: 7/28, 8/11, 8/25 and 9/8. Participants must c......More

Registration will open at 6pm on July 7th. 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: 7/28, 8/11, 8/25 and 9/8. Participants must commit to all four sessions.D&D is a great way for kids to practice collaboration, strategy, and storytelling, and we welcome participants of all experience levels. This program is for kids ages 9 , and is limited to six participants per session. Registration is necessary.

Watson Room

HYBRID: Great Books Discussion: The Scarlet Letter

Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info.This month's selection is The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. About the book: Hester Prynne is a beautiful young woman. She is also an outcast. In the eyes of her neighbours she has committed ......More

Please contact facilitator Hilary Caws-Elwitt for updated meeting info.This month's selection is The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. About the book: Hester Prynne is a beautiful young woman. She is also an outcast. In the eyes of her neighbours she has committed an unforgivable sin. Everyone knows that her little daughter Pearl is the product of an illicit affair but no one knows the identity of Pearl’s father. Hester’s refusal to name him brings more condemnation upon her. But she stands strong in the face of public scorn, even when she is forced to wear the sign of her shame sewn onto her clothes: the scarlet letter “A” for “Adulteress.”The story of Hester Prynne–found out in adultery, pilloried by her Puritan community, and abandoned, in different ways, by both her partner in sin and her vengeance-seeking husband–possesses a reality heightened by Hawthorne’s pure human sympathy and his unmixed devotion to his supposedly fallen but fundamentally innocent heroine. In its moral force and the beauty of its conciliations, The Scarlet Letter rightly deserves its stature as the first great novel written by an American, the novel that announced an American literature equal to any in the world.The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading.Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. For a list of past and future discussion books and to contact the group visit, http://mail.salticid.com/mailman/listinfo/forbes_great_books_salticid.com.About the facilitator:Hilary Caws-Elwitt has her BA in English & American Literature from Harvard, MLS from University of Arizona, and ran Susquehanna County Reads for its first 4 years. But mostly she loves reading and discussing the books!

Community Room

Mystery Book Discussion: The Note

This month's selection is The Note by Alafair Burke. About the book: It was meant to be a harmless prank. Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with......More

This month's selection is The Note by Alafair Burke. About the book: It was meant to be a harmless prank. Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she's had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a drunken prank that goes horribly awry. When she finds herself at the center of an urgent police investigation, May begins to wonder whether Lauren and Kelsey are keeping secrets from her, testing the limits of her loyalty to lifelong friends.What had they gone and done? The Note is a page-turner of the highest order from one of our greatest contemporary suspense writers.The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library. Email Maureen Carney, the facilitator, for updated meeting info.

Watson Room

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

Baby Storytime

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.

Community Room

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

Silent Book Club

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 (optional) sharing and socializing. You might just discover your new favorite......More

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 (optional) sharing and socializing. You might just discover your new favorite book!This Silent Book Club chapter meets on the last Tuesday of each month in the Reading Room. All are welcome to come read in community with us, no library card needed!

Reading Room

VIRTUAL: Poetry Discussion:

Join us this Tuesday for a poetry discussion. Zoom meeting linkMeeting ID: 896 9249 9767Passcode: 254365This weekly poetry discussion group is open to everyone including regulars and drop-ins. All voices are honored: first-time poetry readers and life-long devotees. Eac......More

Join us this Tuesday for a poetry discussion. Zoom meeting linkMeeting ID: 896 9249 9767Passcode: 254365This weekly poetry discussion group is open to everyone including regulars and drop-ins. All voices are honored: first-time poetry readers and life-long devotees. Each week, the group convenes to discuss the work of a particular poet, usually contemporary, and sometimes one reading in the area. No prior reading or preparation required. Email hfaerstein AT aol.com to join the weekly mailing list.

Ryn Hodes, Giselle Harrington, & Paul Hoffman

Exhibit Dates: August 2 - August 29, 2025Reception: August 7, 6-8pm

Hosmer Gallery

VIRTUAL ONLY - The Writing Room

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 exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in ......More

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 exact same structure as we would if we were gathered around the table in the Watson Room at Forbes. The only difference will be that we will be connecting by videoconference, rather than face-to-face.Here's all you need to join the Writing Room via Videoconference:Request to be added to the Writing Room Mailing List in order to receive the Zoom link. The facilitator, Tzivia, will come online 15 minutes before our starting time (at 9:15) to answer any questions you might have. You will have the option to have your camera off or on, so you can join however you feel most comfortable.The sessions will NOT be recorded, and you have the option to be visible or not, so your privacy will be preserved just as it would if we were meeting at the library.How the Writing Room Works: each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. At 11:45 we check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30.Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session. No need to register in advance.

Drop-in Tech Help

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your......More

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! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.

Reference Room

MassHire Career Center Registration & Job Search Assistance

Please see Annemarie 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.Questions about other job seeker services? Please call the MassHire......More

Please see Annemarie 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.Questions about other job seeker services? Please call the MassHire Greenfield office at 413-774-4361.

Mezzanine

Drop-in Chess

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.

Mezzanine

MassHire Job Readiness Workshop: Career Exploration

Looking for something new? Not sure what direction to go in? Learn about tools--like personality tests, but for your career--that can help you figure out next steps.Register by calling the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361, or sign in to JobQuest, by Wed......More

Looking for something new? Not sure what direction to go in? Learn about tools--like personality tests, but for your career--that can help you figure out next steps.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.

Community Room

MassHire Resume/Cover Letter Consults

Walk-in consults, 2:15-3:15pm: A representative from MassHire will be available for walk-in resume/cover letter support.Consults by appointment, 3:15-4pm: To schedule a consultation, please call MassHire Franklin Hampshire at (413) 774-4361.

Community Room

Zine Club

Wednesday August 27th, 6:30-8:00pm, join us in the Arts and Music Department on the 2nd floor. New members are welcome!Zine Club!

Arts and Music Department