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. 

Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can 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.

Hang out in the Youth Programming Room with other babies and caregivers! We'll have baby-friendly toys out on the rug and plenty of space to play. Ideal for children 0-18 months. 

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+.

Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club continues! We have two sessions remaining in this campaign and two spaces available! We will meet on the following Mondays from 3:45 - 5:15pm:  8/10 and 8/24. If you haven't already done so, please register by clicking the "Begin registration" button.

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. 

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.

This month we'll use air-dry clay, cardboard, paint, and beads to make our very own ice cream cones! All materials will be provided and no registration is required. Great for ages 4+.

The City of Northampton is thrilled to announce the return of Cinema Northampton—our favorite free summer movie series right in the heart of downtown! Cinema Northampton is a collaborative project dedicated to providing free, accessible cinematic experiences in public spaces, supported by the City of Northampton, local nonprofits, and community volunteers.

Please note: these films will be shown in Pulaski Park, on Main Street in Downtown Northampton.

Tuesday, July 14 at 9:00 PM: The Triplets of Belleville (2003) — Bastille Day Celebration! 🇫🇷

Celebrate the French national holiday with this whimsical, nearly-silent animated masterpiece. Its vibrant soundtrack and eccentric characters make it a perfect visual feast for all ages.

Tuesday, August 11 at 8:30 PM: Best in Show (2000) — Summer Comedy Night! 🐕

We’re wrapping up the summer with Christopher Guest’s iconic mockumentary. Whether you're a dog lover or just a fan of dry wit, come prepared to laugh with the whole community.

Know Before You Go

• What to Bring: Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and friends!

• Support Local: We highly encourage grabbing takeout from your favorite downtown Northampton restaurant to enjoy during the show.

• Weather Updates: In case of inclement weather, we will post updates directly to @nohoarts on Instagram.

Presented in partnership with the Northampton Arts Council, Forbes Library, Northampton Open Media, and Visions Video.

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. Reading to me is a great way for you to practice reading! We'll meet inside the Children's Department. 

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! 

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering

Curious 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 your own deck building or collecting!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets weekly, Wednesdays 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

Come practice the fundamentals of juggling in a relaxed, supportive environment! This beginner-friendly meetup covers basic patterns, hand-eye coordination techniques, and fun skill-building exercises. The space also welcomes more advanced jugglers, offering opportunities to explore new tricks, share techniques, and connect with others.

Everyone is encouraged to be both a teacher and a student—this is a space to build community through play, learning, and collaboration. Led by juggling instructor Joseph Goldin.

These meetups will start June 10 and run through August 26 September 2!

Some juggling balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gateway Fiber and A2Z Science & Toys

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

If you were a seed, how would you travel? Carried by the wind? Floating in the water? On the back of a furry bear? Join a Hitchcock Center educator as we read about the sneaky ways many seeds hitch a ride to far-off places. Then engineer your own seed pod out of common materials and put it to the test: How far does it fly through the air? Then we'll visit with a live creature who carries seeds long distances in its belly, and plants them in new locations! Best for kids ages 5-10 with an adult.

Thank you to the Friends of Forbes Library for sponsoring this event.

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. 

Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can 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.

Hang out in the Youth Programming Room with other babies and caregivers! We'll have baby-friendly toys out on the rug and plenty of space to play. Ideal for children 0-18 months. 

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+.

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.

Join us to do a craft based on The Super Roomies: Lake of Slime by Jarrett Lerner! We will meet in the Youth Programming Room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcornick@forbeslibrary.org with any questions. 

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. Reading to me is a great way for you to practice reading! We'll meet inside the Children's Department. 

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! 

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering

Curious 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 your own deck building or collecting!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets weekly, Wednesdays 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

Come practice the fundamentals of juggling in a relaxed, supportive environment! This beginner-friendly meetup covers basic patterns, hand-eye coordination techniques, and fun skill-building exercises. The space also welcomes more advanced jugglers, offering opportunities to explore new tricks, share techniques, and connect with others.

Everyone is encouraged to be both a teacher and a student—this is a space to build community through play, learning, and collaboration. Led by juggling instructor Joseph Goldin.

These meetups will start June 10 and run through August 26 September 2!

Some juggling balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gateway Fiber and A2Z Science & Toys

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

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. 

Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can 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.

Hang out in the Youth Programming Room with other babies and caregivers! We'll have baby-friendly toys out on the rug and plenty of space to play. Ideal for children 0-18 months. 

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+.

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:  7/13, 7/27, 8/10, and 8/24. 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 and opens on 7/8.

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.

Join us to discuss The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and enjoy some snacks!

About the book: After learning that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea, Percy Jackson is transferred from boarding school to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, and becomes involved in a quest to prevent a war between the gods.

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. Reading to me is a great way for you to practice reading! We'll meet inside the Children's Department. 

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! 

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering

Curious 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 your own deck building or collecting!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets weekly, Wednesdays 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

Come practice the fundamentals of juggling in a relaxed, supportive environment! This beginner-friendly meetup covers basic patterns, hand-eye coordination techniques, and fun skill-building exercises. The space also welcomes more advanced jugglers, offering opportunities to explore new tricks, share techniques, and connect with others.

Everyone is encouraged to be both a teacher and a student—this is a space to build community through play, learning, and collaboration. Led by juggling instructor Joseph Goldin.

These meetups will start June 10 and run through August 26 September 2!

Some juggling balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gateway Fiber and A2Z Science & Toys

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

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. 

Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can 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.

Join us for an all-ages celebration wrapping up our Summer Reading Program! 

Stop by the Library Lawn to pick up your Summer Reading prizes, enter the raffles, and enjoy fun party activities on the lawn. 

All ages are welcome to celebrate a summer of good reading together. (Didn't fill out a reading tracker? No problem! Stop by anyway for your prize book and raffle entries.)

Hang out in the Youth Programming Room with other babies and caregivers! We'll have baby-friendly toys out on the rug and plenty of space to play. Ideal for children 0-18 months. 

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+.

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.

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering

Curious 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 your own deck building or collecting!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets weekly, Wednesdays 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

*Extended through September 2!*

Come practice the fundamentals of juggling in a relaxed, supportive environment! This beginner-friendly meetup covers basic patterns, hand-eye coordination techniques, and fun skill-building exercises. The space also welcomes more advanced jugglers, offering opportunities to explore new tricks, share techniques, and connect with others.

Everyone is encouraged to be both a teacher and a student—this is a space to build community through play, learning, and collaboration. Led by juggling instructor Joseph Goldin.

These meetups will start June 10 and run through August 26 September 2!

Some juggling balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gateway Fiber and A2Z Science & Toys

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

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. 

Every Friday, kids ages 7-12 can 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.

Hang out in the Youth Programming Room with other babies and caregivers! We'll have baby-friendly toys out on the rug and plenty of space to play. Ideal for children 0-18 months. 

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+.

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.

Join us for a casual meet-up for tweens & teens interested in the tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering

Curious 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 your own deck building or collecting!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets weekly, Wednesdays 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

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