Forbes Library

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20 West St
Northampton, MA 01060

Forbes Library is a community-focused institution in Northampton, MA that offers a wide range of literary resources and services to the public.

With a diverse collection of books, periodicals, and digital materials, Forbes Library aims to promote literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment for all visitors.

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Bruce K.
10/6/2025

The Forbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts, was established through the will of Judge Charles Edward Forbes, who died in 1881. He left $220,000 to the city to create a public library that...

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Enit S.
10/23/2024

You know me and Libraries; can't keep me out of them!! and this one I daresay is my favorite in the Western Mass area. Ok, ok, it's not just because Paco the vegetarian Pirahna is here. The...

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Jacob B.
8/16/2024

I love this library in Northampton because not only is it historically relevant but they have original glass floors in the nonfiction stacks area at Mezzanine as well as Art Gallery and even a...

Patrick W.
2/17/2024

Forbes Library is a great place to visit. It's got a peaceful atmosphere that makes it enjoyable. I visited there a few years ago to see the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum due to...

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Molly M.
8/30/2019

A great big library that has everything! We spend a lot of time here :) The children's area is filled with a great selection of books, toys, and a workspace with activities. The kids first say hi...

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