Events in the next 6 months

Title: Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: Fall Session
Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Teen Events
Description:

Registration is closed. Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club will continue this fall! Participants will sign up for four sessions at once, and will meet every other Monday from 3:45 - 5:15pm, September 23rd - November 4th. 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: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: Fall Session
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Teen Events
Description:

Registration is closed. Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club will continue this fall! Participants will sign up for four sessions at once, and will meet every other Monday from 3:45 - 5:15pm, September 23rd - November 4th. 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: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Silent Book Club
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presenter: Priya Charry
Location: Reading Room
Categories: Adult Events, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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!

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: Fall Session
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Location: Watson Room
Categories: Children's Events, Teen Events
Description:

Registration is closed. Calling all young adventurers! Our Dungeons & Dragons Club will continue this fall! Participants will sign up for four sessions at once, and will meet every other Monday from 3:45 - 5:15pm, September 23rd - November 4th. 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: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Silent Book Club
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presenter: Priya Charry
Location: Reading Room
Categories: Adult Events, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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!

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Drop-in Chess
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Forbes Library
Location: Mezzanine
Categories: Adult Events, Games & Gaming, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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. 

Title: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: Magic the Gathering Club for Tweens & Teens
Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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 cards to use at the library!

This program is for ages 10+ and meets biweekly, Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 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: Ukulele Strum Group
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Ukulele Strum Group
Location: Coolidge Museum
Categories: Adult Events, Community-Led Programs, Music, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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

 

 

 

 

Title: Teen Gaming Lounge
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Children's Department
Categories: Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our 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!

This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.

Title: CANCELLED: Silent Book Club
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presenter: Priya Charry
Location: Reading Room
Categories: Adult Events, Cancelled, Recurring Events, Teen Events
Description:

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!