Sarah Johnson, the head of the children's young adult services, stands in what will be additional new space at Forbes Library. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter ...

The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum in Northampton, Massachusetts, is looking to make some big changes that would add more context to exhibits about the 30th president. The city's ...

From left: Flo Rosenstock, Eileen Travis and Sally Dillon, all members of The Fiberistas, at the Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library in Northampton, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Work by the group is on ...

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 ...

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 ...

The construction will be done in phases which include improving the ventilation system, automatic door openers for those with disabilities, and the threshold lip removed for easier access to ...

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.