Events in the next 6 months

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, November 17, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Fall Session (Make-up session)
From: 3:45pm Monday, November 17, 2025
To: 5:15pm Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

Registration will open at 6pm on September 8th. 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: 9/22, 10/20, 11/3 and 11/14. 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. 

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, November 18, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Early Readers Book Club: Lone Wolf Goes to the Library
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, November 18, 2025
To: 5:00pm Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Arts and Crafts, Children's Events, One-Time Events
Description:

Join us to do a craft based on Lone Wolf Goes to the Library by Kiah Thomas and K-Fai Steele! We will meet in the community room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcornick@forbeslibrary.org with any questions. 

Title: Read to Sunny the Dog!
From: 3:30pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025
To: 4:30pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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! 

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, November 20, 2025
To: 11:30am Thursday, November 20, 2025
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, November 21, 2025
To: 11:00am Friday, November 21, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, November 21, 2025
To: 5:00pm Friday, November 21, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, November 24, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, November 24, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, November 25, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Middle Grade Book Club: The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, November 25, 2025
To: 4:45pm Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Book Discussions, Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

Join us to discuss The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner and enjoy some snacks!

About the book: “A deeply moving novel-in-verse about a boy, a dog, and the healing power of nature.”

**Four Starred Reviews!**

"An adventurous work whose authentic voice celebrates the outdoors and everyday heroism." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Title: Monthly Family Game Time with Northampton Public School's Early Childhood Center
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, November 25, 2025
To: 5:00pm Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Presenter: Ashley Miller
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

Drop in to play games and meet other families! Enjoy collaborative games like Snug as a Bug and Busy Town, as well as turn-taking games like Spot It!Hiss, and Zingo. 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. We'll get together on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm through June 2026, except for December.

This event is hosted by the NPS's Early Childhood Center. Questions?: email Ashley Miller at AsMiller@northampton-k12.us

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, December 1, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, December 1, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Winter Session
From: 3:45pm Monday, December 1, 2025
To: 5:15pm Monday, December 1, 2025
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

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: 12/1, 12/15, 12/29, 1/12. 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 11/24. 

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 2, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, December 4, 2025
To: 11:30am Thursday, December 4, 2025
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, December 8, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, December 8, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 9, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, December 11, 2025
To: 11:30am Thursday, December 11, 2025
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
From: 3:45pm Thursday, December 11, 2025
To: 5:00pm Thursday, December 11, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Join us for a casual meetup 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 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

 

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, December 12, 2025
To: 11:00am Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, December 12, 2025
To: 5:00pm Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, December 15, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, December 15, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Winter Session
From: 3:45pm Monday, December 15, 2025
To: 5:15pm Monday, December 15, 2025
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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: 12/1, 12/15, 12/29, 1/12. 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 11/24. 

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Early Readers Book Club: Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 5:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, One-Time Events
Description:

Join us to do a craft based on Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen! We will meet in the community room. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcornick@forbeslibrary.org with any questions. 

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, December 18, 2025
To: 11:30am Thursday, December 18, 2025
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, December 19, 2025
To: 11:00am Friday, December 19, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, December 19, 2025
To: 5:00pm Friday, December 19, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, December 22, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, December 22, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 23, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
From: 3:45pm Thursday, December 25, 2025
To: 5:00pm Thursday, December 25, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Join us for a casual meetup 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 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

 

Title: DIY Snowglobe Craft for Teens & Tweens
From: 2:00pm Friday, December 26, 2025
To: 3:00pm Friday, December 26, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Teen Events
Description:

Ages 9+. Make your own snowy scene inside a snowglobe to keep!

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, December 26, 2025
To: 5:00pm Friday, December 26, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: LEGO Club!
From: 3:30pm Monday, December 29, 2025
To: 4:30pm Monday, December 29, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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+.

Title: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Winter Session
From: 3:45pm Monday, December 29, 2025
To: 5:15pm Monday, December 29, 2025
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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: 12/1, 12/15, 12/29, 1/12. 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 11/24. 

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 30, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Dr Rosie Helps The Animals Storytime and Hands-on Stuffy Vet Clinic!
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, December 30, 2025
To: 5:00pm Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Author Events, Children's Events, One-Time Events
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Registration is required and will be capped at 30 people. Please click the "Begin Registration" button to sign up!
Meet the author and illustrator of Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, an award-winning STEM picture book based on and informed by real-world veterinarians. Local author Jennifer Welborn and illustrator Rozillia MH will first tell the story behind the story of Dr. Rosie and then engage kids in an interactive story time. Following the reading will be a hands-on activity where kids and their caregivers diagnose and treat a stuffed animal using mini vet kits and diagnostic/treatment sheets. Ages 4-8.  Please bring your own stuffed animal from home. Children must be ages 4-8 to receive a vet kit. Younger siblings are welcome but will be asked to share the vet kit of their older sibling. High Five Books has copies available for purchase.

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, January 2, 2026
To: 11:00am Friday, January 2, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, January 2, 2026
To: 5:00pm Friday, January 2, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, January 6, 2026
To: 11:00am Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, January 8, 2026
To: 11:30am Thursday, January 8, 2026
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
From: 3:45pm Thursday, January 8, 2026
To: 5:00pm Thursday, January 8, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Join us for a casual meetup 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 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 jvrysen@forbeslibrary.org

 

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, January 9, 2026
To: 11:00am Friday, January 9, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, January 9, 2026
To: 5:00pm Friday, January 9, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.

Title: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids: Winter Session
From: 3:45pm Monday, January 12, 2026
To: 5:15pm Monday, January 12, 2026
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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: 12/1, 12/15, 12/29, 1/12. 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 11/24. 

Title: Baby Storytime
From: 10:00am Tuesday, January 13, 2026
To: 11:00am Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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.

Title: Preschool Storytime!
From: 10:30am Thursday, January 15, 2026
To: 11:30am Thursday, January 15, 2026
Presenter: Sarah Johnson
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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

Title: Toddler Storytime
From: 10:30am Friday, January 16, 2026
To: 11:00am Friday, January 16, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events, Recurring Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Kids' Gaming Club
From: 4:00pm Friday, January 16, 2026
To: 5:00pm Friday, January 16, 2026
Location: Community Room
Categories: Children's Events
Description:

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.