Tuesday February 2, 2010 -  Saturday February 27, 2010 Go To Top Fabric Art by Lee Thomson and Quilts by Nonie Bouthilette       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Wednesday February 10, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM The Deedle Deedle Dees Concert!       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     They've performed at the Iron Horse, now see them at the Forbes! The Deedle Deedle Dees are coming all the way from Brooklyn to perform for us! No registration necessary! Drop in and enjoy the show!! **Please note: Toddler Time is cancelled for today. We'll see you next week!**     Location: Community Room   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Bronx Princess       Contact: Jason Mazzotta   413-587-1013        This film has been rescheduled from January. Read more about the film here.         Location: Community Room Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Friday February 12, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Valentine Printmaking       Contact: Stephanie   587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Make valentines for family and friends at the Forbes! This program is good for all ages. Thumbprint valentines for our younger patrons, monoprint valentines for school-aged and up. We provide the materials and no experience is necessary! Call or come in to register and hurry -- space is limited!     Location: Community Room Saturday February 13, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Haydenville HCC Book Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        We meet monthly to read and discuss books that inspire us in some way. Open to the public.     Location: Community Room Wednesday February 17, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room

7:00 PM Concert by Too Human       Contact: Faith   (413)587-1013   fkaufmann@forbeslibrary.org     Jazzy Bluesy Originals and Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook Too Human is Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno on vocals, guitar and percussion, and Bryan Rizzuto on upright bass. Here's what reviewers have said about Too Human: "...so entertaining, full of energy and uplifting!" "...singing with passion and joy... Too Human put smiles on our faces." "Too Human offers up some of the best darned songs you have ever heard, played with a depth of soul you rarely hear." www.toohumanonline.com/         Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday February 18, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room   4:00 PM Trustees of Forbes Library       Contact: Lisa   587-1017        Monthly meeting of Forbes Library Trustees. Open to the public. Past meeting minutes and additional information is available on the library's website.     Location: Coolidge Museum Friday February 19, 2010 Go To Top 2:45 PM  -  4:45 PM Wii Love the Library: Olympic Edition!       Contact: Sarah    587-1010   skarol@forbeslibrary.org     HELP US KICK OFF OUR MONTHLY "Wii Love the Library" TOURNAMENTS!! The Children's Department will host gaming sessions on our Nintendo Wii in the Forbes Library Community Room. This month we'll be competing at the Winter Olympic Games with Mario and Sonic!! It's FUN and FREE. Tell your friends!     Location: Community Room Saturday February 20, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mothers of Color Awareness Initiative (MOCAI)-Northampton       Contact: Coordinator Bessie Jones     mocai.org     Free, on going, drop-in for all families parenting children of color. We at MOCAI support the unique needs of families raising children of color in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA. We recognize that our children’s visual environment influences their concepts of self and normality. This group supports parents by addressing the cultural imbalances of their children’s community, encouraging self-acceptance and identity awareness. This free event includes a healthy snack, story and seasonal craft for all ages. Those with trans-racial adoptee children, LGBTQA parents, and children in foster care families are strongly encouraged to join us. For more information contact Marisa Pizii at mocaigroup@gmail.com or visit us at http://mocai.org/ This group is cosponsored by MotherWoman.     Location: Community Room   10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Discover the Creative Power of Dreams       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Saturday February 20 and 27 10:30-12:30 in the Watson Room at the Forbes Library “A dream that has not been interpreted is like a letter that has not been opened” (Talmud) “Before the dawn of written history dreams have served as a primary vehicle for creativity and increasing self-awareness. Religions of the world all have ancient traditions of dream work woven into their sacred texts and oral traditions. “ (Jeremy Taylor, Jungian Dream Analyst) Dreams can be understood on many levels and serve as symbolic and archetypal messages from our unconscious. Once understood, these dream “messages” provide insight and inspiration for healing and transformation. In this group participants will learn practical skills to help them remember and work with their dreams. Group members will be able to practice these skills using their own dreams or those of the leader. This group will also include a brief introduction to Jungian dream work: archetypal imagery, collective unconscious, and premonitions. Group members are encouraged to bring pen and paper and any dream or fragment of a dream they have had in recent memory. Biography Heather Cohen, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with a Master’s degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has worked as an expressive arts therapist both nationally and internationally with an emphasis on cross-cultural spirituality. Heather studied Jungian dream work with Jeremy Taylor of the Starr King Institute in Marin, California and has been leading dream groups in for the past 10 years.     Location: Watson Room Monday February 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   4:30 PM  -  6:00 PM Western Mass Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group       Contact: Peggy Best   584-6792        Monthly meeting of the Northampton-Amherst area for individuals and/or their families who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Everyone will have a chance to speak about their individual experience. Please feel free to call the following two people for questions or further information. Peggy Besht 584-6792 or Suzanne Boswell 413 442-4448     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM 3 Keys to Successful Weight Loss       Contact: Craig Fear   413-559-7770   craig@pvnutritionaltherapy.com     You have been told your entire life, “Eat less, exercise more to lose weight.” Ever wonder why it hasn’t worked? Reducing the number of calories or eating less actually suppresses the thyroid, making your body conserve energy and thus hold onto weight. Dieting also increases cortisol levels, creating sugar and processed food cravings. It is not how much you eat but WHAT YOU EAT that really matters! Learn to stop dieting once and for all and learn to lose weight in a way that is easy and permanent while promoting good long term health. Craig Fear, NTP is a certified Nutritional Therapist and owner of Pioneer Valley Nutritional Therapy. The foundation of his practice is to educate people about the importance of choosing foods that are raised locally and sustainably and to help them transition to a whole foods diet. Craig believes that food, as Nature intended, is a form of medicine that can heal, prevent, nurture and support good health. He works with clients on an individual basis and specializes in weight loss, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders and detoxification. For more information please visit his website at www.pvnutritionaltherapy.com.     Location: Community Room

7:00 PM Mystery Book Discussion: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        This month's discussion is about The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. Casual discussion with other mystery readers. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the Circulation Desk.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday February 24, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Van Gogh's Starry Night       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Join award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack in “Van Gogh’s Starry Night: How to Pastel Paint Expressively” on Wednesday, February 24, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This pastel painting workshop is designed for sheer beginners and experienced artists, both adults and teens 16 years of age and above. Seats may fill quickly so stop by the library's circulation desk to register. A six dollar donation will be collected for materials. Participants will freely experiment with hundreds of artist’s professional grade hard Nupastels and soft Rembrandt pastels, pastel pencils, assorted Canson pastel paper and indigo paper in this fun pastel painting workshop. Maichack, a faculty member of the Springfield Museum Studio School, will explain van Gogh’s expressive methods. All will explore exciting Impressionist and Post Impressionist concepts and develop their own pastel paintings mastering many decorative qualities such as energetic line and bold color. All will work in tandem with the artist to begin “Starry Night” with white charcoal pencils on black paper. This workshop is sponsored in part by the Friends of Forbes Library.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room Thursday February 25, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Friday February 26, 2010 Go To Top 3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Elementary School Reading Group       Contact: Sarah Karol   413-587-1010        The 3rd to 5th grade reading group will be reading "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite De Angeli," a book chosen by popular demand. It is set in the 1300's in England and should be an exciting read. We will meet Friday, February 26th in the Community Room from 3:30 to 4:45pm. Ask at the Children's desk or call 587-1010 to register and reserve a copy of the book. Sign up today!     Location: Community Room Saturday February 27, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Discover the Creative Power of Dreams       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Saturday February 20 and 27 10:30-12:30 in the Watson Room at the Forbes Library “A dream that has not been interpreted is like a letter that has not been opened” (Talmud) “Before the dawn of written history dreams have served as a primary vehicle for creativity and increasing self-awareness. Religions of the world all have ancient traditions of dream work woven into their sacred texts and oral traditions. “ (Jeremy Taylor, Jungian Dream Analyst) Dreams can be understood on many levels and serve as symbolic and archetypal messages from our unconscious. Once understood, these dream “messages” provide insight and inspiration for healing and transformation. In this group participants will learn practical skills to help them remember and work with their dreams. Group members will be able to practice these skills using their own dreams or those of the leader. This group will also include a brief introduction to Jungian dream work: archetypal imagery, collective unconscious, and premonitions. Group members are encouraged to bring pen and paper and any dream or fragment of a dream they have had in recent memory. Biography Heather Cohen, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with a Master’s degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has worked as an expressive arts therapist both nationally and internationally with an emphasis on cross-cultural spirituality. Heather studied Jungian dream work with Jeremy Taylor of the Starr King Institute in Marin, California and has been leading dream groups in for the past 10 years.     Location: Watson Room   2:00 PM Naugatuck River Review Reading       Contact: Lori      lori@thepoetrynews.com     Naugatuck River Review, a journal of narrative poetry presents a Poetry Reading and Release Party for the Winter 2010 Contest Issue. Refreshments will be served     Location: Community Room

Monday March 1, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Tuesday March 2, 2010 -  Tuesday March 30, 2010 Go To Top A Continuing Connection in Clay       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     Ceramics by Linda Siska; Ceramic Sculpture and Acrylic Paintings by Lori St. Pierre For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Tuesday March 2, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM Job Search Strategies for Challenging Times       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Are you in transition, or do you expect to be? Join us for a practical session on identifying what you'd like to do next, and using local and web resources to get there. Attendance will be limited, so please pre-register by calling 587-1011 or stopping by the main desk. About the presenter: Jane Sommer has held a variety of jobs, including Peace Corps Volunteer, TESL teacher, inner city work counselor, college recruiter, and lawyer. For the past 30 years she has been a career counselor and coach. Her clients range in age from 18 to 80, come from many cultural backgrounds, and are exploring every imaginable field and location.     Location: Community Room Wednesday March 3, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM All Things Medieval Book club       Join us for a year of the British Isles - Angles, Saxons, Celts: Briton's Children of a Common Past. Tonight we will be reading "Confessions of a Pagan Nun" by Kate Horsley.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Middle School Poets       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        In Northampton, poetry is happening... among all age groups. As children's art is unbounded and unexpected, so is their poetry. Outstanding teachers encourage this creativity in their students with special units that include attending the Smith Poetry Center readings, writing poems in Emily Dickinson's bedroom, or bringing poets in to talk to their students and work with them. Forbes is proud to present the students of three of these teachers; Tom Weiner and Laura Ramsey (6th grade at the Campus School) and Diana Ajjan (7th grade at JFK Middle School.) This is the third year we have invited middle school students to our series. There can be no better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than by listening to these talented and brave young poets. This reading is part of the Seventh Annual Forbes Poetry Series. The series takes place on the first Wednesday of the month from October to May. Readings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Forbes Library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday March 4, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room

3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday March 6, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Stop-Motion Animation Workshop       Contact: Adam Campbell   413-427-9799   filmworkshops.net@gmail.com     Use digital cameras and computer software to bring your creations to life! Use Lego, clay, cutouts, action figures, whatever... Add special effects and sound and show your epic to the world! Messy, freewheeling fun! This workhsop has a fee. Please contact presenter for registration information. filmworkshops.net         Location: Community Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Artists Reception: Linda Siska and Lori St. Pierre       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     Come see the exhibit and meet the artists! For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Monday March 8, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Second Mondays Book Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Book: Beloved, by Toni Morrison. Check out our blog!     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Western Mass. Jewish Genealogical Society       Location: Community Room Tuesday March 9, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM Resumes and Interviews       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Do your resumes and cover letters tell readers who you really are? Do you feel comfortable in interviews? Join us for this workshop on tailoring your resume and preparing for interviews. Attendance will be limited, so please pre-register by calling 587-1011 or stopping by the main desk. About the presenter: Jane Sommer has held a variety of jobs, including Peace Corps Volunteer, TESL teacher, inner city work counselor, college recruiter, and lawyer. For the past 30 years she has been a career counselor and coach. Her clients range in age from 18 to 80, come from many cultural backgrounds, and are exploring every imaginable field and location.     Location: Community Room Wednesday March 10, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department

4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Republican Committee Meeting       Contact: Julie    587-1014   coolidge@forbeslibrary.org     Northampton Republican Committee Meeting Contact Chair John Andrulis or Coolidge Museum staff for more information.     Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday March 11, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Monday March 15, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   7:00 PM Mystery Book Discussion: The Killings of Badger's Drift       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        This month's discussion will be about The Killings at Badger's Drift by Carolyn Graham. Casual discussion with other mystery readers. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the Circulation Desk.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Ecstatic Visions: Some Technical Aspects of the Making of the Book of Kells       Contact: Katie Krol   413-587-1013   kkrol@forbeslibrary.org     It has been called one of the wonders of the western medieval world for its technical brilliance, fluid geometry, intricacy of design, and range of color. It represents the zenith of Hiberno-Saxon manuscript production, but did you ever wonder how it was made? Come and find out! Join Katie Krol as she explains the process from the making of vellum to the alchemy of color pigments used in this exquisite gospel book. Slide Show.     Location: Community Room Wednesday March 17, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room

11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   7:00 PM Tumultuous Affairs       Contact: Lisa Downing   413-587-1011        Uncertain Politics and Unlikely Romance during a Turbulent Time, 1964 - 1975 Author Durham Caldwell has invented the Massachusetts town of Riverbridge. But he’s populated it with familiar characters, and the events they grapple with are right out of yesterday’s headlines: the Goldwater movement, the upheaval caused by urban renewal, protests over the Vietnam War that bring fisticuffs between opposing sides, a sit-down led by a college president, friction between police and the black community, civil rights vigils, and the decade-long fight to end de facto segregation in inner-city schools. Caldwell knows his Massachusetts politics and politicians. He’s covered them for broadcast and print outlets for more than half a century. His book’s central figure, TV newsman Buzz Buckley, has to cope not only with the competition but also with the moral myopia of a station owner aligned with the city’s big shots and the distractions of a rollicking, Rabelaisian romance with an old high school sweetheart and a growing fondness for his politically ambitious city councilor daughter-in-law. Among the fictionalized versions of things that really happened: a news director called on the carpet during the height of the civil rights movement because the percentage of “black news” stories he was covering was out of proportion to the number of African-Americans in his TV station’s coverage area; “we can't consider adding minorities to our news department because it might offend our advertisers”; “they’re calling us ‘the nigger station’ because we’re broadcasting so many stories about civil rights and the black community.”     Location: Community Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Northampton Camera Club       Contact: Jennie   587-1011        Start of the Northampton Camera Club. All photographers, amateur/professionals, and all those who may be interested in camera's, photo's, adobe photo shop as well as organizing group photography outings and events.     Location: Watson Room Thursday March 18, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday March 20, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mothers of Color Awareness Initiative (MOCAI)-Northampton       Contact: Coordinator Bessie Jones     mocai.org     Free, on going, drop-in for all families parenting children of color. We at MOCAI support the unique needs of families raising children of color in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA. We recognize that our children’s visual environment influences their concepts of self and normality. This group supports parents by addressing the cultural imbalances of their children’s community, encouraging self-acceptance and identity awareness. This free event includes a healthy snack, story and seasonal craft for all ages. Those with trans-racial adoptee children, LGBTQA parents, and children in foster care families are strongly encouraged to join us. For more information contact Marisa Pizii at mocaigroup@gmail.com or visit us at http://mocai.org/ This group is cosponsored by MotherWoman.     Location: Community Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Taprooting for Relaxation       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Two Sessions, Saturday March 20th & April 17th from 2-4 p.m. "Stress results from many factors including the environment, emotions and lifestyle habits. Reducing stress provides freedom to recognize what feels better and to move in that direction." Jane Diamond, Quantum Biofeedback Specialist This series of two classes is designed to focus the mind, body, feeling and breath with positive intention. Discover and utilize tools that are beneficial and nurturing toward increased wellness and relaxation. The goal is to introduce and practice skills and exercises to develop awareness and ability to address personal stress indicators. No prior experience required and you are invited to listen in, relax and rejuvenate. Please bring a blanket or towel for repose. Pre-registration not required. Free and open to all.     Location: Community Room Monday March 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   4:30 PM  -  6:00 PM Western Mass Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group       Contact: Peggy Best   584-6792        Monthly meeting of the Northampton-Amherst area for individuals and/or their families who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Everyone will have a chance to speak about their individual experience. Please feel free to call the following two people for questions or further information. Peggy Besht 584-6792 or Suzanne Boswell 413 442-4448     Location: Watson Room

7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday March 24, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Knitting Clinic       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Lost in the pattern? Confused by inscrutable directions? Or do you want to modify a pattern you already have? Bring your stalled knitting project to the Knitting Clinic, where we will figure out what the directions really mean or how to get the result you want. We wil undertake to try to salvage any project and also teach some simple tips to improve your knitting. Margaret Bruzelius has had her knitting patterns published in Vogue Knitting, McCall's Craft and Needlework, and other knitting magazines. While she no longer publishes patterns, she continues to knit in her spare time. The knitting clinic will meet the 3rd Wednesday most months from 7-9. Occassionally there will be a change in schedule or location so please check the calendar or call to confirm.     Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday March 25, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday March 27, 2010 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Pioneer Valley Backyard Chicken Association       Contact: Jennie   587-1011        Thinking about getting a few chickens this spring or already have a small flock?? Come meet other local chicken people and learn more about keeping and enjoying an urban backyard flock. Share your questions, ideas, photos, or helpful resources. Beginners and children welcome. Sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Backyard Chicken Association. For more information, visit: http://pioneervalleybackyardchickenassociation.weebly.com     Location: Community Room Monday March 29, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department

7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday March 31, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   7:00 PM Concert by Peter Biedermann       Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday April 1, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Friday April 2, 2010 -  Thursday April 29, 2010 Go To Top Photography by Alan Dayno and Edward Hing       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Monday April 5, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum

Wednesday April 7, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM All Things Medieval Book club       Join us for a year of the British Isles - Angles, Saxons, Celts: Briton's Children of a Common Past. Tonight we will be reading "I am of Irelaunde: A Novel of Patrick" by Juliene Osborne-McKnight.     Location: Watson Room Thursday April 8, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday April 10, 2010 Go To Top 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM The Edible Book       Contact: Bonnie    584-7482   bonnieburnham@comcast.net     A Contest & Funraiser for Northampton’s Libraries Join us as a guest Book Eater and/or Enter your very own interpretation of a favorite book! We encourage you to READ, EXPLORE & CREATE. The Edible Book Event began in 1999, when co-founder Judith Hollberg, of Santa Monica, California, got the idea during a Thanksgiving dinner with book artists. Since that time it has grown and become an international event. The festival honors French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book, “The Physiology of Taste”, a witty meditation on food. His birthdate is April 1st. He once wrote, "The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star." The Judging starts at 4 p.m. The Eating starts at 5 p.m. Admission - $5.00 for individual $10.00 for family Those who make an edible book attend & eat FREE. The Friends Edible Book Event Guidelines Your edible book is your interpretation of a book you find of interest. Go to www.books2eat.com for inspiration! also www.forbeslibrary.org and www.lillylibrary.org. 1. Limit size of your creation to 18 by 24 inches. 2. Please deliver on a solid display surface. 3. Entry must be 100% edible, and preferably fresh! 4. You must include a complete list of ingredients at time of delivery. 5. All Edible books need to be delivered to main entrance of Lilly Library between 3:00- 3:45 on April 10th. 6. Registration deadline is April 1st.     Location: Lilly Library Monday April 12, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Second Mondays Book Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Book: Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger Check out our blog!     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum

Wednesday April 14, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room Thursday April 15, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday April 17, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mothers of Color Awareness Initiative (MOCAI)-Northampton       Contact: Coordinator Bessie Jones     mocai.org     Free, on going, drop-in for all families parenting children of color. We at MOCAI support the unique needs of families raising children of color in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA. We recognize that our children’s visual environment influences their concepts of self and normality. This group supports parents by addressing the cultural imbalances of their children’s community, encouraging self-acceptance and identity awareness. This free event includes a healthy snack, story and seasonal craft for all ages. Those with trans-racial adoptee children, LGBTQA parents, and children in foster care families are strongly encouraged to join us. For more information contact Marisa Pizii at mocaigroup@gmail.com or visit us at http://mocai.org/ This group is cosponsored by MotherWoman.     Location: Community Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Taprooting for Relaxation       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Two Sessions, Saturday March 20th & April 17th from 2-4 p.m. "Stress results from many factors including the environment, emotions and lifestyle habits. Reducing stress provides freedom to recognize what feels better and to move in that direction." Jane Diamond, Quantum Biofeedback Specialist This series of two classes is designed to focus the mind, body, feeling and breath with positive intention. Discover and utilize tools that are beneficial and nurturing toward increased wellness and relaxation. The goal is to introduce and practice skills and exercises to develop awareness and ability to address personal stress indicators. No prior experience required and you are invited to listen in, relax and rejuvenate. Please bring a blanket or towel for repose. Pre-registration not required. Free and open to all.     Location: Community Room Wednesday April 21, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room Thursday April 22, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room

3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Monday April 26, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   4:30 PM  -  6:00 PM Western Mass Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group       Contact: Peggy Best   584-6792        Monthly meeting of the Northampton-Amherst area for individuals and/or their families who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Everyone will have a chance to speak about their individual experience. Please feel free to call the following two people for questions or further information. Peggy Besht 584-6792 or Suzanne Boswell 413 442-4448     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Mystery Book Discussion: In a Dark House       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        This month's discussion will be about In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie. Casual discussion with other mystery readers. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the Circulation Desk.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday April 28, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM U.S. Census Bureau Testing       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home. Census takers work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who failed to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms. In most cases, a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker. The employment test consists of multiple-choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. People who took the test before are welcome to take the test again. Pre-registration for the test is encouraged. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010 for more information regarding testing sites and times in our community. For additional information including a sample test visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.     Location: Community Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Laugh for the Health of It!       Contact: Mark Sherry   413-374-7671        Absoluntely no Laughter experience necessary! Feeling stressed? Want a release from the everyday demands of life? Come join us for 60 minutes of fun and laughter. Play fun Laughter Games while you strengthen your immune system and lower your blood pressure. All physical abilities welcome. Come join Certified Laughter leaders Trevor Smith & Mark Sherry on the 4th Wednesday of the month - April 28; May 26; and June 23, 2010. This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).     Location: Community Room

7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Knitting Clinic       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Lost in the pattern? Confused by inscrutable directions? Or do you want to modify a pattern you already have? Bring your stalled knitting project to the Knitting Clinic, where we will figure out what the directions really mean or how to get the result you want. We wil undertake to try to salvage any project and also teach some simple tips to improve your knitting. Margaret Bruzelius has had her knitting patterns published in Vogue Knitting, McCall's Craft and Needlework, and other knitting magazines. While she no longer publishes patterns, she continues to knit in her spare time. The knitting clinic will meet the 3rd Wednesday most months from 7-9. Occassionally there will be a change in schedule or location so please check the calendar or call to confirm.     Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday April 29, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Yoga Workshop       Contact: Sally     sallymorgan69@msn.com     Yoga workshop with Sally Morgan, PT Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor Sponsored by the Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community and the Freedom Center of Northampton Free (donations at www.freedom-center.org ) Sally Morgan brings her background as a Physical Therapist and certified CranioSacral Therapist/Instructor to her yoga classes. Her classes offer people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies as one. Certified through Phoenix Rising, well known for their Yoga Therapy programs, Sally’s approach emphasizes “receiving” yoga, rather than “doing” yoga. Sally’s practice in Vinyassa Yoga, with flowing postures moving smoothly into one another, also strongly influences her classes. She studied Yin Yoga with Lynn Kingston, where postures are maintained for several minutes, allowing for deep fascial changes in the body, and this tradition is evident in Sally’s classes. Sally’s intentions in teaching yoga are to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation, and to provide a sense of peace and grounding during classes. Phoenix Rising yoga experiences consist of eight classes with themes (Befriending the Body, Awareness, Acceptance, Choice, Discernment, Truth, Truth in Action, Flow) that encourage self reflection. Periodically, this series will be offered instead of a more traditional yoga class. While it is best to attend them all in order, drop in’s are still welcome.     Location: Community Room Saturday May 1, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Artists' Reception: Ronald Parent and Fred LeBlanc       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Saturday May 1, 2010 -  Saturday May 29, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM Pastel seascapes by Ronald Parent and Enhanced maritime photography by Fred LeBlanc       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     Exhibit opens at 2 PM on Saturday, May 1. For the rest of the month, the exhibit is open during all library hours. For more information, see the Hosmer Gallery website         Location: Hosmer Gallery Monday May 3, 2010 -  Saturday May 29, 2010 Go To Top Northampton High School student art show       Contact: Arts & Music Department   587-1013   gallery@forbeslibrary.org     Student works in a variety of media     Location: Community Room Monday May 3, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday May 5, 2010 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Peace Corps       Contact: Jennifer Zeisler          Thinking about Peace Corps? Have questioins about the application process? Want to pick up some literature? Interested in speaking with a recruiter? Jennifer, RPCV Armenia and western Mass recruter, will be in the Watson Room at the Forbes Library from 1pm until 3pm ready to answer your questionsa nd provide you with information about the Peace Corps. This event is very informal, no appointment necessary, just drop in when it's convenient for you! Peace Corps is a 27 month, overseas, all expenses paid experience that will provide you with personal and professional growth. Volunteers serve in over 70 host countries around the world on projects in youth and community development, education, health, business, information technology, agriculture and enviromant. Find out why people of all backgrounds and ages are joining the Peace Corps! Visit www.peacecorps.gov to learn more! If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to contact Peace Corps recruiter Jennifer Zeisler by email, jzeisler@peacecorps.gov or by phone, (617)565-5542     Location: Watson Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department

4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM All Things Medieval Book club       Join us for a year of the British Isles - Angles, Saxons, Celts: Briton's Children of a Common Past. Tonight we will be reading "The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia" by Morgan Llywelyn.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Richard Wilbur       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1017        Former Poet Laureate for the United States, Richard Wilbur will join us for the culminating reading of this year's series. From the Academy of American Poets: About Wilbur's poems, one reviewer for The Washington Post said, "Throughout his career Wilbur has shown, within the compass of his classicism, enviable variety. His poems describe fountains and fire trucks, grasshoppers and toads, European cities and country pleasures. All of them are easy to read, while being suffused with an astonishing verbal music and a compacted thoughtfulness that invite sustained reflection."     Location: Coolidge Museum Thursday May 6, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room Monday May 10, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Second Mondays Book Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Book: Prodigal Summer, by Barbara Kingsolver Check out our blog!     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The Mabinogi: Legend and Landscape of Wales       Contact: Katie Krol   413-587-1013   kkrol@forbeslibrary.org     The Mabinogi is the jewel in the crown of Welsh literature. Come hear local Welsh scholar John Bollard speak about his new translation of the Mabinogi. To quote from the dust jacket, "Its Four Branches are tales of heroism and heartbreak, of love and disloyalty, that for all their magic and mystery, remain rooted in the emotional realities and moral complexities of everyday life. They are also rooted in the very soil of Wales, in a landscape relatively unchanged since these tales were first told in the early Middle Ages." John Bollard is a member of the Welsh Society of Western New England. The lecture is accompanied by a slide show.     Location: Community Room Wednesday May 12, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room

6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Northampton Playwrights' Lab       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        Northampton Playwrights Lab is accepting new members. The Lab functions as a forum for writers to develop new work, and to provide a supportive, workshop environment where group members can give and receive constructive criticism and feedback on new works-in-progress. Member playwrights sign up to bring their work-in-progress (short plays, one-acts, and full-length) to be read aloud. Actors are always welcome to attend our meetings, too! We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at Forbes Library in Northampton at 6:30 p.m. For more detailed information, contact Meryl Cohn: msbehavior@aol.com     Location: Watson Room Thursday May 13, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room Saturday May 15, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mothers of Color Awareness Initiative (MOCAI)-Northampton       Contact: Coordinator Bessie Jones     mocai.org     Free, on going, drop-in for all families parenting children of color. We at MOCAI support the unique needs of families raising children of color in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA. We recognize that our children’s visual environment influences their concepts of self and normality. This group supports parents by addressing the cultural imbalances of their children’s community, encouraging self-acceptance and identity awareness. This free event includes a healthy snack, story and seasonal craft for all ages. Those with trans-racial adoptee children, LGBTQA parents, and children in foster care families are strongly encouraged to join us. For more information contact Marisa Pizii at mocaigroup@gmail.com or visit us at http://mocai.org/ This group is cosponsored by MotherWoman.     Location: Community Room Monday May 17, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department   7:00 PM Mystery Book Discussion: Labrava       Contact: Lisa   587-1011        This month's discussion is about Labrava by Elmore Leonard. Casual discussion with other mystery readers. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the Circulation Desk.     Location: Watson Room   7:00 PM Poetry Discussion Group       Contact: Lisa   413-587-1011        The Forbes Poetry Discussion Group involves close reading and discussion of poetry from a range of time periods, traditions, and styles. The group discusses the works of a variety of poets. Some of the poets that have been discussed recently include Marge Piercy, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maxine Kumin, Philip Schulz, Philip Levine, Sharon Olds, C.K. Williams and James Tate. Evenings are dedicated to specific poets of the facilitator's choosing or to topics in poetics. Many people in the group will be seeing the work for the first time at the group. No previous experience or familiarity with the work is necessary. All are welcome. Bring a friend, make a night of it! Cancellations in the event of illness or dangerous driving conditions will be made via email and postings at the library.     Location: Coolidge Museum Wednesday May 19, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Toddler Time       Contact: Stephanie    587-1010   slevine@forbeslibrary.org     Tell your friends about Toddler Time!! We meet every Wednesday morning promptly at 11am. Sessions include books, songs and movement! Free program. No registration required.     Location: Children's Department   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Parenting/Baby Group       Contact: Jen     gallantjen@yahoo.com     This group is for parents of babies born between January and June of 2009. Parents bring their babies and talk about parenting issues brought forth by the group. Group size is limited. Please contact Jen Gallant at gallantjen@yahoo.com for pre-registration.     Location: Community Room Thursday May 20, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Baby Play Group       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Is your baby too old for Tummy Time and Beyond Birth Classes? Too young for Toddler Time? Join us for a fun afternoon of play and socializing! This program is for ALL babies ages 0-18 months. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!     Location: Community Room Monday May 24, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Storytime with Ellie Dole       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join Ellie Dole for storytime in the Children's Room! Drop-ins welcome. No registration necessary!     Location: Children's Department

11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tummy Time       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Join us for TUMMY TIME!! This will be a fun, social hour for our youngest patrons Drop-ins welcome! Monday mornings from 11am-12:30pm In the Community Room For babies 0-12 months (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)     Location: Community Room   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Manga/Anime Club       Contact: Jude   587-1010   jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org     Come draw with the Manga/Anime Club! Join us on Monday afternoons, from 4:30-5:30pm Drop-ins welcome! No experience necessary!     Location: Children's Department Wednesday May 26, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM