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Monday June 3, 2013 - Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
		Artists' Books, Poems and Paintings
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Artists' books, Poems, Watercolor and Ink Paintings by Margaret Lloyd, Michelle Cotugno and Jan Ruby Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Tuesday June 18, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday June 19, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	4:00 PM	Trustees of Forbes Library
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		Monthly meeting of the Trustees of Forbes Library. Open to the public. Past meeting minutes and additional information is available on the Trustees website.
		Location: Watson Room

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Tom McCabe Special Performance
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for a special performance with TOM MCCABE! Parents' Choice Award winning storyteller, educator, and creator and artistic director of Paintbox Theatre. Over his career, he's shared his tales, classroom workshops, residencies and family concerts with more than a million people throughout out the United States and abroad. This show is FREE and appropriate for families and kids of all ages!
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Lawn Concert by Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils
		Contact: Faith 413-587-1013
		We are delighted to present a FREE Midsummer Night's Lawn Concert. Samirah Evans is a highly regarded jazz and blues singer originally from New Orleans, now living in southern Vermont. Together with a 4-piece band, she brings her exciting repertoire which runs the gamut from raunchy blues to jazz smooth as silk. She has often been compared to Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, and Etta James. She has toured Europe, Asia, and both North and South America as a headliner, and shared stages with a multitude of legendary artists from B.B. King and James Brown, to New Orleans' own Queen of Soul, Irma Thomas. "Samirah and Her Handsome Devils are amazing, the music is exciting and the energy is burning hot!" - Eugene Uman, Artistic Director of the Vermont Jazz Center "Samirah Evans is an effervescent presence with a mellifluously dynamic voice." - Annie Lawrence Guyon, Rutland Herald Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. The Sugar Bakers Cake Truck, from Easthampton, will be present selling refreshments off all kinds from healthy to decadent. This event is made possible by the Friends of Forbes Library with additional support from the artists of the Hosmer Gallery. In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum on the second floor of Forbes Library. Samirah's bio, credits and sound samples: http://samirahevans.com/
		Location: West Lawn
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Friday June 21, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Afternoon Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017
		This month's discussion will be about Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: an insider's look at the world of antiques, flea markets, and collecting by Maureen Stanton Killer Stuff and Tons of Money traces the efforts of master antiques dealer Curt Avery to discover valuable and historically relevant items at flea markets, discussing flea market culture and some of Avery's unlikely successes. Includes numberous observations and major east-coast antique venues such as Brimfield as well as thoughts about the PBS television program "Antiques Roadshow". The Afternoon Book Discussion group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month in the Watson Room for a casual hour long discussion. The reading selections are mostly fiction choices with a sprinkling of non-fiction, young adult, and classics with an emphasis on books appealing to an ecclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. Pre-registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. Tea and light refreshments are served. Copies of the discussion book are available to check out at the circulation desk.
		Location: Watson Room

	3:40 PM - 4:40 PM	Teen Advisory Board
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Teen Advisory Board and let US know what YOU want! We plan events, programs, and much more! Service credit given for attending monthly meetings. Sign up online through our Teen Page or come into the library!
		Location: Community Room
Saturday June 22, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday and Saturday morning (except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	2:00 PM	Pioneer Valley Secularists
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		A meetup for local free thinkers, atheists, agnostics, etc. Low key and friendly. All are welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Pioneer Valley Debtors' Collective
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		People who are in debt getting together to talk about debt-related issues.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday June 24, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Scanning Session for Hampshire County Memories
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017
		The Daily Hampshire Gazette is delighted to be working with the Forbes Library and area historical societies to bring our readers this unique coffee-table book. This heirloom-quality hardcover book will feature stunning historical images of the early years in Hampshire County. The book truly captures the rich history of our area from the 1860s to 1939. SHARE YOUR HISTORIC PHOTOS If you have photographs that meet the criteria, please bring them to one of our scanning sessions listed below. Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you to stop by the Daily Hampshire Gazette office (115 Conz Street, Northampton) to pick up a photo submission form or download the form here. Please print and fill out one form for each photo you'd like to submit. Submission Guidelines We are asking photo submissions be limited to the following criteria: General interest photos, such as: commerce, industry, transportation, rural life, public service, etc. Photos taken from the 1860s to 1939 Photos only - preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies) Photos taken in Hampshire County One submission form per photo 10 photos per family. Call 360-687-6731 to set up an appointment if you're a private collector with a sizable collection
		Location: Coolidge Museum

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Northampton Transhumanist Society
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		The Northampton Transhumanist Society: A place for those interested in the intersection of emerging technologies, society, philosophy and the body to meet and discuss ideas. Themes that will be explored include Biohacking, Future Societies, Post-genderism, Transhumanism, Radical Life Extension, Philosophy and Technology The Singularity, Science, Extropianism and Technogaianism.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday June 25, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday June 26, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room


	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	6:30 PM	Neil Young Journeys
		Contact: Jason & Dylan 587 1013
		The Forbes Film Club is proud to present Neil Young Journeys, a documentary by Jonathan Demme. Neil Young returns to his birth Canadian province of Ontario to revisit his old haunts and to perform in Toronto's vintage Massey Hall. 87 mins. http://sonyclassics.com/neilyoungjourneys/
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Hypothyroidism and Its Naturopathic Treatment
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Hypothyroidism is extremely common these days, and the majority of it is autoimmune, so-called Hashimoto's disease. This means that, like all autoimmune processes, autoimmune hypothyroidism begins in the gastrointestinal tract,the result of an imbalance in the population of beneficial gut bacteria and consequent increased intestinal permeability. Often there is nothing wrong with the thyroid at all. The hormonal treatments many doctors prescribe can certainly help one to feel better in the short term and are welcome relief in this sense, but they do nothing to address the underlying process of autoimmunity. To treat the thyroid at its deepest level, we need to treat and support the gut, and to do that, we need to understand what's really going on there. Join naturopathic physician Dr. Chris Decker for an enlightening discussion of the thyroid and how to support its function at the deepest, most curative level. Free and open to the public. Dr. Chris Decker is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Homeopath, and Certified GAPS Practitioner with offices in Brattleboro, VT, and Florence, MA. She has practiced naturopathic medicine since 2000 and homeopathy since 1988, and she is a former lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dr. Decker is a member of the online physician group Primal Docs, and she is the chapter leader of the Northampton, MA, Weston A. Price Foundation.
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday and Saturday morning (except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Write Like a River Reading
		Contact: Chivas chivas@csandage.com
		Chivas Sandage & Write Like a River Saturday, June 29, 2013 Forbes Library Community Room 3:00-4:30 p.m. Chivas Sandage and Write Like a River, her local women’s writing workshop, will give a free, public reading at Forbes Library on Saturday, June 29th at 3 p.m. “Born” at Forbes Library, this multi-genre group will read new work and refreshments will be available. Writers include Alison H. Bowen, Barbara Cortez-Greig, Alice Knox Eaton, Amaele ”Maya” Liebermann, C. Tara Rahkola, Joyce Rosenfeld, Chivas Sandage & Susan Alexis Wozniak. Sandage describes the group as “lively, warm and passionate” and tells how they got their start: “In 2006, I offered a series of workshops at Northampton’s Forbes Library. A group formed and for the next two years we met in various living rooms. In September of 2010, I was able to start the group up again and I’m happy to say that our workshops feel more powerful and inspiring than ever. I feel sincerely astonished by the writing these women share each time we meet.” Chivas Sandage’s first book of poems, Hidden Drive (Antrim House 2012), is a finalist for the 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards in Poetry. She is a contributing writer for The New Civil Rights Movement blog and her poems and essays are forthcoming or recently appeared in Drunken Boat, Equality Texas, Evergreen Review, The Hartford Courant, Knockout Magazine, Naugatuck River Review, Paradise Found: A Walking Tour of Northampton, Massachusetts through Poetry and Art(Levellers Press, ’13), and Morning Song: Poems for New Parents (St. Martin’s Press, ’11), among others. She has taught composition and world literature at Westfield State University, earned an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a BA from Bennington College. She’s at work on a second collection of poems and blogs at csandage.com.
		Location: Community Room
Monday July 1, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room


	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Invest to Win of Western Mass
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		An opportunity for new and experienced investors to meet, learn and discuss the stock market. Using the easy to read and understand book Invest to Win by Gordon Scott and bestselling author Toni Turner, we discuss topics that include: mutual fund and individual stock selection in a 401k, IRA or non-retirment account, locating top performing sectors and evaluating current market conditions using the book's market mood signals. You do not need to read the book in advance of the meeting or to attend any future meetings. All concepts discussed can be accessed online through a number of free, easy to use websites like Yahoo! Finance & FreeStockCharts.com Join us and help create an investment group which focuses on topics of interest to you. Led by Andrew Leonard a resident of Florence and a stock market student of Invest to Win co-author Gordon Scott.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we'll be reading The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach Book Summary: At Westish College, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league until a routine throw goes disastrously off course. In the aftermath of his error, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight against self-doubt threatens to ruin his future. College president Guert Affenlight has fallen unexpectedly and helplessly in love. Owen Dunne becomes caught up in a dangerous affair. Mike Schwartz realizes he has guided Henry's career at the expense of his own. And Pella Affenlight returns to Westish after escaping an ill-fated marriage, determined to start a new life. As the season counts down to its climactic final game, these five are forced to confront their deepest hopes, anxieties, and secrets. Written with boundless intelligence and filled with the tenderness of youth, "The Art of Fielding is mere baseball fiction the way Moby Dick is just a fish story" (Nicholas Dawidoff). It is an expansive, warmhearted novel about ambition and its limits, about family and friendship and love, and about commitment--to oneself and to others. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday July 2, 2013 - Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Photographs by Amy Dane and Paintings by Susan Valentine
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Susan Valentine: oil paintings Amy Dane: travel photography Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday July 3, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Quantum Rose by Catherine Asaro. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. A new chapter in the Saga of the Skolian Empire finds Kamoj Quanta Argali, a young noblewoman, agreeing to marry a powerful stranger in order to save her people from starvation, in a novel that first appeared in serial form in Analog. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday July 4, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Monday July 8, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Italian Shoes by Henning Mankell Book Summary: Reclusive surgeon Fredrik Welin's island solitude is disturbed by a visit from a former lover who forces him to confront his past. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Writing Life
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson will facilitate a series of drop in discussions of issues faced by writers who are working on long projects such as novels, collections of poetry and books of nonfiction. Anyone interested in such discussions is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Monday, June 10 Why This Project? Try out your elevator pitch on the friendly group. As time allows, we'll go deeper into questions about why we're doing the project. Monday, July 8 Strategies Around Writing in a Digital Age getting work done: strategies for concentration using social media effects on form/content/publication Monday, August 12 Bring Your Questions to the Group
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday July 9, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Surviving After Suicide
		Contact: Jennie 587-1017
		A peer run support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. It can be healing to connect with other survivors or suicide loss and a relief to be able to talk openly about suicide with people who really understand.
		Location: Watson Room
Wednesday July 10, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Sensory or technological overload?
		Contact: Jennie 587-1017
		Sensory or technological overload? What to do when relaxation is not enough Learn about this body based approach that can help an over stimulated person: calm agitation relieve exhaustion, rush and frenzy get better sleep and rest find an ongoing balance between pleasant stimulation and pervasive calm. experience more ease and comfort in everyday living Donna Brooks has been a Yoga and somatic movement teacher since 1981. Her practice has a focus on working with people facing life challenges and overwhelm. Learn more on her website: OriginalBodyWisdom.com
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	International Socialist Organization
		Contact: Ben benjaminfctaylor@gmail.com
		Weekly meeting of the International Socialist Organization Political discussion Activism Open to new members
		Location: Watson Room

Thursday July 11, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday July 15, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: The Age of Innocence* by Edith Wharton An elegant portrait of desire and betrayal in Old New York. In the highest circle of New York social life during the 1870's, Newland Archer, a young lawyer, prepares to marry the docile May Welland. Before their engagement is announced, he meets May's cousin, the mysterious, nonconformist Countess Ellen Olenska, who has returned to New York after a long absence. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books seminar is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Night Soldiers by Alan Furst. After his brother is murdered by Bulgarian fascists in 1934, Khristo Stoianev is recruited by the Soviet intelligence service, the NKVD, trained in Moscow, and sent to Spain to serve Russian interests in the Spanish Civil War. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday July 16, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room


	6:30 PM	Open Mic
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Share your words or come to listen! Poetry, prose, spoken word done your way. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served. Sign-up to read from 6:30-7:00 PM. First-come first-served. 5-10 minutes depending on number of participants. Facilitated by Susan Tyler.
		Location: Community Room
Thursday July 18, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday July 22, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday July 23, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday July 24, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Volunteer Coordinators' Network
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Quarterly meeting of area volunteer coordinators. Find out what others are doing. Great networking. Interesting discussion topics. Coordinated by DIAL/SELF Act Volunteer Center.
		Location: Community Room

	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday July 29, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Massachusetts Right to know GMO's
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		Community screening of the documentary Genetic Roulette. Group discussion follows. Do you shop in supermarkets? Do you eat out at cafes? Then you're unknowingly eating genetically modified foods. This sometimes shocking film may change your diet, help you protect your family, and accelerate the consumer tipping point against genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Donâ€™t miss this film!
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Northampton Transhumanist Society
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		The Northampton Transhumanist Society: A place for those interested in the intersection of emerging technologies, society, philosophy and the body to meet and discuss ideas. Themes that will be explored include Biohacking, Future Societies, Post-genderism, Transhumanism, Radical Life Extension, Philosophy and Technology The Singularity, Science, Extropianism and Technogaianism.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room


	4:00 PM	Trustees of Forbes Library
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		Monthly meeting of the Trustees of Forbes Library. Open to the public. Past meeting minutes and additional information is available on the Trustees website.
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday August 1, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Friday August 2, 2013 - Friday August 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Route 66
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Hilltown Plein Air Painters: Route 66 Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Monday August 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Invest to Win of Western Mass
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		An opportunity for new and experienced investors to meet, learn and discuss the stock market. Using the easy to read and understand book Invest to Win by Gordon Scott and bestselling author Toni Turner, we discuss topics that include: mutual fund and individual stock selection in a 401k, IRA or non-retirment account, locating top performing sectors and evaluating current market conditions using the book's market mood signals. You do not need to read the book in advance of the meeting or to attend any future meetings. All concepts discussed can be accessed online through a number of free, easy to use websites like Yahoo! Finance & FreeStockCharts.com Join us and help create an investment group which focuses on topics of interest to you. Led by Andrew Leonard a resident of Florence and a stock market student of Invest to Win co-author Gordon Scott.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius* by Dave Eggers** Book Summary: A respected magazine editor and founder, a onetime spokesman for Generation X, offers a satiric, eloquent, and thoroughly tradition shattering memoir that discusses deaths of his parents from cancer, his raising of his younger brother, and more. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday August 6, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday August 7, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department


	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Cholesterol Myths and the Naturopathic Treatment of Heart Disease
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Up until several decades ago Americans freely cooked with butter and lard, ate saturated fats, drank whole (and often raw) milk, and had generally trim physiques and relatively little heart disease. Today the reverse is true. Despite years of dutifully consuming a low-fat diet, sautéing with canola oil, and drinking 2% milk, we’re heavier than we used to be, heart disease is epidemic, and thousands of us swallow cholesterol-lowering statin drugs with potentially dangerous side effects. But does cholesterol in fact cause heart disease? And, if cholesterol isn't the culprit, what is? Join naturopathic physician Dr. Chris Decker for a fascinating look at myths about cholesterol, and discover what we really need to do to have a strong, healthy heart. Dr. Chris Decker is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Homeopath, and Certified GAPS Practitioner with offices in Brattleboro, VT, and Florence, MA. She has practiced naturopathic medicine since 2000 and homeopathy since 1988, and she is a former lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dr. Decker is a member of the online physician group Primal Docs, and she is the chapter leader of the Northampton, MA, Weston A. Price Foundation.
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. A horror classic is revisited to mark the twentieth anniversary of an author's remarkable debut with the story of a reporter who hears a vampire's chilling tale of centuries of life, told by a onetime New Orleans gentleman plantation owner. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday August 12, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Continental Drift by Russell Banks Book Summary: After his ill-fated pursuit of the American dream, Bob Dubois finds employment on a fishing boat off the Florida Keys where he becomes involved in a plot to smuggle two Haitians into Florida. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Writing Life
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson will facilitate a series of drop in discussions of issues faced by writers who are working on long projects such as novels, collections of poetry and books of nonfiction. Anyone interested in such discussions is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Monday, June 10 Why This Project? Try out your elevator pitch on the friendly group. As time allows, we'll go deeper into questions about why we're doing the project. Monday, July 8 Strategies Around Writing in a Digital Age getting work done: strategies for concentration using social media effects on form/content/publication Monday, August 12 Bring Your Questions to the Group
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday August 13, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Surviving After Suicide
		Contact: Jennie 587-1017
		A peer run support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. It can be healing to connect with other survivors or suicide loss and a relief to be able to talk openly about suicide with people who really understand.
		Location: Watson Room

	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room

Wednesday August 14, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	International Socialist Organization
		Contact: Ben benjaminfctaylor@gmail.com
		Weekly meeting of the International Socialist Organization Political discussion Activism Open to new members
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Shamanic Journeywork
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		Shamanic Journeywork - An Introduction We live in a universe that consists of multiple, layered realities or states of consciousness. As our planet continues to grow, change & expand, so does our ability to connect with and interpret information from the unseen realms. Journeying is a practice that invites us to explore possibilities which exist outside of our everyday focus. Join Brighid Murphy, Shamanic Practitioner & Teacher as she shares information & an excercise that offers participants a glimpse into the benefits of this practice. Free and open to all.
		Location: Community Room
Thursday August 15, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday August 19, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: Giants of the Earth* by Ole Rolvaag After settling in South Dakota, Per Hansa, a Norwegian, tries to change his wife's attitudes about their new life. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room


	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris. Zoe Ferraris's debut of taut psychological suspense offers an unprecedented window into Saudi Arabia and the lives of men and women there. When sixteen-year-old Nouf goes missing, along with a truck and her favorite camel, her prominent family calls on Nayir ash-Sharqi, a desert guide, to lead a search party. Ten days later, just as Nayir is about to give up in frustration, her body is discovered by anonymous desert travelers. But when the coroner's office determines that Nouf died not of dehydration but from drowning, and her family seems suspiciously uninterested in getting at the truth, Nayir takes it upon himself to find out what really happened to her. This mission will push gentle, hulking, pious Nayir, a Palestinian orphan raised by his bachelor uncle, to delve into the secret life of a rich, protected teenage girl - in one of the most rigidly gender-segregated of Middle Eastern societies. Initially horrified at the idea of a woman bold enough to bare her face and to work in public, Nayir soon realizes that if he wants to gain access to the hidden world of women, he will have to join forces with Katya Hijazi, a lab worker at the coroner's office. Their partnership challenges Nayir, bringing him face to face with his desire for female companionship and the limitations imposed by his beliefs. It also ultimately leads them both to surprising revelations. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday August 20, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday August 21, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Peace Corps
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		Peace Corps Panel and Informational Session: Celebrating the Contributions of Older Volunteers. Asking yourself "What's next?" Come hear stories from those who have served. We will have a Q & A and a local Recruiter will be available. Explore how Peace Corps can fit into your future- at any age! Event open to all.
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM	Open Mic
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Share your words or come to listen! Poetry, prose, spoken word done your way. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served. Sign-up to read from 6:30-7:00 PM. First-come first-served. 5-10 minutes depending on number of participants. Facilitated by Susan Tyler.
		Location: Community Room
Thursday August 22, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday August 26, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department


	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Northampton Transhumanist Society
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		The Northampton Transhumanist Society: A place for those interested in the intersection of emerging technologies, society, philosophy and the body to meet and discuss ideas. Themes that will be explored include Biohacking, Future Societies, Post-genderism, Transhumanism, Radical Life Extension, Philosophy and Technology The Singularity, Science, Extropianism and Technogaianism.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday August 27, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday August 28, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday August 29, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday September 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department


	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		NOTE: THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY SO THE DISCUSSION WILL TAKE PLACE OFF SITE. INQUIRE WITH GOOGLE GROUP FOR LOCATION Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading Case Histories* by Kate Atkinson** Book Summary: Private detective Jackson Brodie finds his own need for resolution sparked by three investigations including those of two sisters who discover a shocking clue to the disappearance of their third sister thirty years earlier, a lawyer whose life is turned upside-down when his daughter joins the firm, and a woman whose past mistakes and demanding family life culminate in a violent escape. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Off Site
Tuesday September 3, 2013 - Saturday September 28, 2013			Go To Top
		Black & White Photography
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Black & White Photography by Paul Hetzel, Tristan Chambers, Rick Miller Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Tuesday September 3, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday September 4, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is The Snow Queen by Joan Vinge. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. Aleksia, Queen of the Northern Lights, is mysterious, beautiful and widely known to have a heart of ice. No one would seek her wisdom except as a last resort. But when she's falsely accused of unleashing evil on nearby villages, she realizes there's an impostor out there far more heartless than she could ever be. And when a young warrior following the Tradition disappears, leaving his sweetheart and mother to fear the worst, Aleksia's powers are needed as never before. Now, on a journey through a realm of perpetual winter, it will take all her skills, a mother's faith and a little magic to face down an enemy more formidable than any she has ever known. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday September 5, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Monday September 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing My Antonia by Willa Cather Book Summary: My Antonia (1918) depicts the pioneering period of European settlement on the tall-grass prairie of the American midwest, with its beautiful yet terrifying landscape, rich ethnic mix of immigrants and native-born Americans, and communities who share life's joys and sorrows. Jim Burden recounts his memories of Antonia Shimerda, whose family settle in Nebraska from Bohemia. Together they share childhoods spent in a new world. Jim leaves the prairie for college and a career in the east, while Antonia devotes herself to her large family and productive farm. Her story is that of the land itself, a moving portrait of endurance and strength. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM	Shane (from the Imagination)
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Listen to Shane as he performs from his latest recording.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday September 10, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday September 11, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday September 12, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Monday September 16, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: Everything That Rises Must Converge* by Flannery O'Connor Collection of nine short stories by Flannery O'connor, first published posthumously in 1965. The flawed characters of each story are fully revealed in apocalyptic moments of conflict and violence that are presented with comic detachment. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal. London, 1940. Winston Churchill has just been sworn in, war rages across the Channel, and the threat of a Blitz looms larger by the day. But none of this deters Maggie Hope. She graduated at the top of her college class and possesses all the skills of the finest minds in British intelligence, but her gender qualifies her only to be the newest typist at No. 10 Downing Street. Her indefatigable spirit and remarkable gifts for codebreaking, though, rival those of even the highest men in government, and Maggie finds that working for the prime minister affords her a level of clearance she could never have imagined—and opportunities she will not let pass. In troubled, deadly times, with air-raid sirens sending multitudes underground, access to the War Rooms also exposes Maggie to the machinations of a menacing faction determined to do whatever it takes to change the course of history. Ensnared in a web of spies, murder, and intrigue, Maggie must work quickly to balance her duty to King and Country with her chances for survival. And when she unravels a mystery that points toward her own family’s hidden secrets, she’ll discover that her quick wits are all that stand between an assassin’s murderous plan and Churchill himself. In this daring debut, Susan Elia MacNeal blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday September 17, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday September 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday September 19, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Saturday September 21, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	LARA'S GIFT - Book Launch Party
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Alfred A. Knopf / Random House, 2013 From the jacket flap of Lara’s Gift: Young Lara is being groomed in the family tradition to take over as Count Vorontsov’s next kennel steward, breeding borzoi dogs worthy of the Tsar. But when Lara’s baby brother is born, she finds herself supplanted as her father decides to make her brother the next kennel steward. Lara has a special gift of understanding these incredible dogs—a gift that her father eyes with fear and superstition. Can Lara convince him to let her fulfill her destiny with the noble borzoi? And can she save her favorite dog, Zar, and the rest of the borzoi from a hungry pack of wolves threatening life on the estate? Set in Imperial Russia, full of color and authenticity, this is a powerful story of one girl’s love for her dog—and her desire to fulfill her prophetic dreams and destiny. Annemarie O’Brien has an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She teaches creative writing courses at UC Berkeley Extension, Stanford Continuing Studies, Pixar, and DreamWorks, as well as edits children’s books for Room to Read which advocates literacy in developing countries. Lara’s Gift is her debut middle grade novel inspired from a former life when she lived and worked in Russia during the Gorbachev era as a change management consultant and was gifted Dasha, her first borzoi puppy. Books will be for sale at the event from Broadside Bookshop. Visit the author's website for more information.
		Location: Community Room
Monday September 23, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday September 24, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday September 25, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday September 26, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Saturday September 28, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Friends of Forbes Wine Tasting
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		3rd Annual Wine Tasting Benefit for Forbes Library Join us for wine, music & conversation (plus beer and sake) $25 per person The number of tickets is limited. Tickets on sale soon! Music by Ken Forfia & Friends Raffle Free Parking
		Location: First Floor
Monday September 30, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	TEARS, LAUGHTER, AND DEMENTIA: A YEAR WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
		Contact: Jennie 413-587-1017
		September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Author Tinky Weisblat will discuss this growing American health epidemic in a very personal way. Tinky will focus on what she learned from caring for her mother, Jan (a.k.a. Taffy), who had Alzheimer’s disease and died in 2011. Tinky’s new book, "Pulling Taffy: A Year with Dementia and Other Adventures," uses journal entries, recipes, and stories to talk about their remarkable journey together. As the book opens the 92-year-old Taffy is waking up frequently in the middle of the night and asking to go to her childhood home. And Tinky is feeling frazzled—-although she seldom loses her sense of humor. As Taffy and Tinky’s story continues, however, both mother and daughter learn to find joy where they can despite the dementia. Taffy’s brain may lose its power, but her heart seems to grow stronger. The pair bond through music, poetry, nature, cooking, and their pets—-and by reaching out to the wider community around them. Tinky Weisblat will read from the book and share tips for busting stress and taking care of elders. She will also sign copies of her book for anyone who wishes to purchase them. About Tinky Weisblat: Tinky Weisblat is a writer and singer who lives in Hawley. The author of "The Pudding Hollow Cookbook," she loves to explore the ways in which story, song, and food connect people. She has a master’s degree in journalism and a Ph.D. in American studies.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday October 1, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday October 2, 2013 - Wednesday October 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Northampton Arts Council Biennial Juried Show
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Wednesday October 2, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. In nineteenth-century England, all is going well for rich, reclusive Mr Norell, who has regained some of the power of England's magicians from the past, until a rival magician, Jonathan Strange, appears and becomes Mr Norrell's pupil. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room


	7:00 PM	Spider in a Tree Book Launch
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		"Like Jonathan Edwards, Stinson reads the natural world as well as Scripture, searching for meaning. But instead of the portents of an angry god, what she finds there is something numinous, complicated, and radiantly human." -Alison Bechdel Susan Stinson's novel, Spider in a Tree, published today by Small Beer Press, is about Northampton, Massachusetts in the time of Jonathan Edwards, the eighteenth century preacher and theologian best known for his sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God." Leah and Saul, enslaved in the Edwards household, are central to the story. Susan lives across Bridge Street from the Northampton cemetery where Jonathan Edwards and many of his family have memorials and graves. Time spent in that beautiful place inspired the book. This reading and book launch takes place, during the week of the 310th anniversary of Jonathan Edwards's birth, in the beautiful sanctuary at First Churches on Main Street. Although the original building is gone, this is the spot where Edwards preached nearly 300 years ago. Copies of the novel will be available for sale by Broadside Bookshop. Susan will be happy to sign books. Susan Stinson, Forbes Library Writer In Residence, is the award-winning author of three novels and a book of poetry and lyric essays. She recently completed Spider in a Tree, a novel about eighteenth century Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. Video excerpts of Susan reading from Spider in a Tree appear on the website of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale. She has received grants and fellowships from the Barbara Deming/Money for Women Fund, the Wurlitzer Foundation, the Millay Colony, and the Blue Mountain Center, among others. Her work has been published in numerous anthologies and journals, including Kenyon Review, Early American Studies and The Women's Review of Books. She has given more than a hundred readings, speeches and workshops across the country, and also offers cemetery tours and talks about local history. This event is co-sponsored by First Churches and Small Beer Press and is the first event in the 2013/14 Local History/Local Novelists series
		Location: Off Site
Thursday October 3, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday October 7, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Quarantine by Jime Crace Book Summary: In a powerful reimagination of Christ's forty-day fast in the wilderness, Jesus journeys to some isolated caves where he meets pilgrims, one of whom thinks that Jesus has divine qualities. Whitbread Novel of the Year. Booker Prize Finalist. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we'll be reading Lost Memory of Skin by Russell Banks Book Summary: Taking up residence with other convicted sex offenders, the Kid, on probation after doing time for an affair with an underage girl, forms a tentative partnership with the Professor, a university sociologist who finds him the perfect subject for his research, until he is faced with a new kind of moral decision. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday October 8, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday October 9, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Shamanic Medicine
		Contact: Jennie 587-1017
		Shamanic practices and healing modalities are offered all over the world. The practitioners are as varied as the places they orginate from, but the basic idea and concept of their work are very similar. Shamanic Medicine encourages us to build and tend relationships that sustain us and the world we live in. In this context, medicine is energy and it can be utilized to help us connect with the world around us, as well as help to keep us healthy or restore imbalances or dis-ease that occurs within the mind/body/spirit. Join Brighid Murphy, Shamanic Practitioner and Teacher, for a conversation about Shamanic Medicine, the ways we can tap into our own medicine, as well as common techniques that are found in a shamanic session.
		Location: Community Room
Thursday October 10, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday October 14, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday October 15, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday October 16, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Thursday October 17, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday October 21, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Includes illustrated notes throughout the text explaining the historical background of the story. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Murder in the Marais by Cara Black. Private investigator Aimée Leduc must decrypt a digitized photo from the 1940s. But when Aimée visits the historic Jewish quarter of Paris to deliver the picture, she finds its intended recipient murdered--and with a swastika carved in her aged forehead. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday October 22, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday October 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Volunteer Coordinators' Network
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		Quarterly meeting of area volunteer coordinators. Find out what others are doing. Great networking. Interesting discussion topics. Coordinated by DIAL/SELF Act Volunteer Center.
		Location: Community Room

	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

Thursday October 24, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday October 28, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday October 29, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday October 30, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday October 31, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Saturday November 2, 2013 - Friday November 29, 2013			Go To Top
		Mixed Media by Olwen Dowling, Lynne Feinberg, Nancy Haver
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Lynne Feinberg: drawings, sculpture, mixed media Nancy Haver: watercolors, acrylic & wood engravings Olwen Dowling: oils, watercolors & etchings Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Monday November 4, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Home by Toni Morrison Book Summary: Frank is an angry, broken veteran of the Korean War who, after traumatic experiences on the front lines, finds himself back in racist America with more than just physical scars. He is shocked out of his apathy by the need to rescue his medically abused younger sister and taker her back to the small Georgia town them come from and that he's hated all his life. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa* by** Michael Finkel Book Summary: Follows the experiences of a journalist who, after fabricating part of a story and losing his job, was mistaken for a murderer and fled to Cancun, where he lived under an assumed identity and forged a complex relationship with the real killer. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday November 5, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday November 6, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room


	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit, Seedless, an andat bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, a juggernaut of an empire committed to laying waste to all lands with their ferocious army. Saraykeht, though, has always been too strong for the Galts to attack, but now they see an opportunity. If they can dispose of Heshai, Seedless’s bonded poet-sorcerer, Seedless will perish and the entire city will fall. With secret forces inside the city, the Galts prepare to enact their terrible plan. In the middle is Otah, a simple laborer with a complex past. Recruited to act as a bodyguard for his girlfriend's boss at a secret meeting, he inadvertently learns of the Galtish plot. Otah finds himself as the sole hope of Saraykeht, either he stops the Galts, or the whole city and everyone in it perishes forever. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday November 7, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday November 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday November 12, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday November 13, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday November 14, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday November 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: The Country of the Pointed Firs* by Sarah Orne Jewett A wandering writer, who boards at an herbalist's house in Maine, finds herself becoming more and more involved in the lives of the villagers. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson. John Wells, an undercover operative who has infiltrated al Qaeda, is trapped between his terrorist associates and the CIA, which no longer trusts his loyalty, when he becomes a prime suspect in two bombings in Los Angeles. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday November 19, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday November 20, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday November 21, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday November 25, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room
Tuesday November 26, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday November 27, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department
Thursday November 28, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Monday December 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we'll be reading Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Book Summary: Fact and fiction blend in a historical novel that chronicles the relationship between seminal architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney, from their meeting in Oak Park, Illinois, when they were each married to another, to the clandestine affair that shocked Chicago society. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room

Tuesday December 3, 2013 - Saturday December 28, 2013			Go To Top
		Paintings by Karen Iglehart, Marie Welch, Karen Leveille
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Marie Welch: miniature paintings Karen Leveille : watercolor paintings Karen Iglehart: oil paintings Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Tuesday December 3, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday December 4, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room

	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. Striking debut novel with all the cynicism, realism and punch the fantasy genre has been missing. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Thursday December 5, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday December 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room


	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Ancient Light by John Banville Book Summary: The Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea gives us a brilliant, profoundly moving new novel about an actor in the twilight of his life and his career: a meditation on love and loss, and on the inscrutable immediacy of the past in our present lives. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday December 10, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday December 11, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday December 12, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday December 16, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM	Great Books Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 413-587-1017 info@forbeslibrary.org
		*Discussion Book: Their Eyes Were Watching God* by Zora Neale Hurston Meet the unforgettable Janie Crawford, an articulate African-American woman in the 1930s. Traces Janie's quest for identity, through three marriages, on a journey to her roots. About Great Books Discussion Style The Great Books discussion is structured so that the evening’s selected reading is discussed in a think tank environment with the intention of gaining insight from other readers that one would not have by reading alone. The seminar facilitator asks questions of the participants about the reading selection and helps the discussion stay focused. Our main goal is to have fun and take many interpretations from the group in order to enjoy a greater understanding of a selected reading. Discussions are open to everyone and free of charge. About the facilitator:** Stephen Soitos has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts with 20 years of college teaching experience. He has published widely on various aspects of African American literature and culture. He is a lover of literature and enjoys these informal but exciting and fruitful discussions about the great books
		Location: Community Room


	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be a holiday themed title TBA. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Tuesday December 17, 2013			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Job Seeker's Support Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1017
		The Job Seeker's Support Group provides an informal setting for job seekers to discuss their goals, develop new job hunting strategies, and exchange ideas about the job search process. The group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 pm in the Watson Room of the Forbes Library; it is facilitated by a career counselor. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday December 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	The Writing Room
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Every Wednesday (and Saturday morning except in July and August) from 9:30-12:30 in the Watson Room, join Forbes Writer In Residence Susan Stinson for some companionable writing time. The Writing Room is ongoing throughout the year. How the Writing Room Works: Each session opens at 9:30 sharp with brief hellos, followed by the pleasure of getting work done in the company of others. Some writers work in other parts of the library, then join us at 11:45 to check in about how the work went and make announcements. At (roughly) 12, anyone who wishes to read for the group does briefly, without critique or spoken response. We're done by 12:30. There are writing prompts on the table for those who like to use them. There are four hour parking meters in the back of the lot. Consider bringing a sweater. Writers are welcome to come for all or part of the session.
		Location: Watson Room

	10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Dharma Gentle Yoga
		Contact: Vickie Healy, RN, BSN, RYT vickie@newkarmayoga.com
		Dharma Gentle is a weekly yoga class. Pre-registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at NewKarmaYoga.com. Contact Vickie Healy with any questions at Vickie@NewKarmaYoga.com. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and blocks, if you have them. Limited supplies are available. Please come at least 15 minutes early if you are dropping in, to complete registration forms. This gentle, healing yoga class is appropriate for all who wish to add the healing qualities of yoga to their lives. We move the body through the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscientiously. Rests are taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those who are ready to return to physical activity after an illness or injury, or for those who have not moved much in a long time. Everyone will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your teacher, Vickie Healy is a registered Dharma Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Certification. She is happy to support you in your introduction to Dharma Yoga. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience, helping people make positive changes in their lives by assisting them in removing health barriers that are keeping them from realizing healthier lives. Nurturing mind, body and Spirit is the foundation of her nursing practice. Vickie believes that practicing yoga is a powerful way to increase health and longevity. She believes that yoga is available to all who are willing to embark in the practice, regardless of previous injury, illness or health conditions. For more information about Vickie, please see New Karma Yoga. The Dharma Gentle Class was designed by Sri Dharma Mittra who founded one of the early independent schools of Yoga in New York City in 1975. He is the author of the world-renowned masterpiece, The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Now 73 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra’s life represents intense service to mankind through the ethical, spiritual, and practical physical philosophy of Yoga in action. He has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his nearly half century of teaching. He continues to teach daily at the Dharma West Temple at 61 West 23^rd St. in New York City, leads “Life of a Yogi” 200, 500, and 800 hour Teacher Trainings, and workshops worldwide. He is the author of Maha Sadhana DVDs I & II, Sun Salutation Yoga Course Chart, and Asanas 608 Yoga Poses book. This course is free of charge. Nominal donations of up to $5 accepted.
		Location: Community Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-In Chess
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one.
		Location: Mezzanine

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Thursday December 19, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-In Computer Help
		Contact: Molly Moss 587-1012 mmoss@forbeslibrary.org
		Do you need a little help with the computer? Having trouble getting started, or ran into a sticky problem? Want to get your first email account? Looking for a better way to format a document? Come to the drop-in computer help session! Bring your wireless laptop or use one of the library's computers to have your questions answered.
		Location: Reference Room
Monday December 23, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Laugh for the Health of It!
		Contact: Mark Sherry 413-374-7671
		Absolutely 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. Join Certified Laughter leader Mark Sherry each month for an evening of fun! This program is free and open to the public! Donations appreciated (suggested donation $3-$5).
		Location: Community Room

Wednesday December 25, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Toddler Time!
		Contact: Stephanie 587-1010 slevine@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Toddler Time! We read stories, sing songs, and do movement! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. *(Recommended for ages 18-36 months)*
		Location: Children's Department
Thursday December 26, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Baby Play Group!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join our Baby Play Group! 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. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Community Room
Monday December 30, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Story Time with Ellie!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Join us for Story Time with Ellie! Good for all ages! No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome.
		Location: Children's Department

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Tummy Time!
		Contact: Jude 587-1010 jmcgowan@forbeslibrary.org
		Bring your baby to Tummy Time! A fun social hour for our youngest patrons. There will be some Tummy Time toys available but please bring your own Boppy or prop pillow. (Not appropriate for active crawlers or walkers)
		Location: Community Room
Monday January 6, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading In One Person* by** John Irving Book Summary: A compelling novel of desire, secrecy, and sexual identity, In One Person is a story of unfulfilled love, tormented, funny, and affecting, and an impassioned embrace of our sexual differences. Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a "sexual suspect," a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of "terminal cases," The World According to Garp. His most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving's In One Person is a poignant tribute to Billy's friends and lovers, a theatrical cast of characters who defy category and convention. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday January 8, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Rollback by Robert Sawyer. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. Dr. Sarah Halifax decoded the first-ever radio transmission received from aliens. Thirty-eight years later, a second message is received, and Sarah, now eighty-seven, may hold the key to deciphering this one, too ... if she lives long enough. A wealthy industrialist offers to pay for Sarah to have a rollback - a hugely expensive experimental rejuvenation procedure. She accepts on the condition that Don, her husband of sixty years, gets a rollback, too. The process works for Don, making him physically twenty-five again. But in a tragic twist, the rollback fails for Sarah, leaving her in her eighties. While Don tries to deal with his newfound youth and the suddenly vast age gap between him and his wife, Sarah struggles to do again what she'd done once before: figure out what a signal from the stars contains. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Monday January 13, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Dog Stars by Peter Heller Book Summary: Surviving a pandemic disease that has killed everyone he knows, a pilot establishes a shelter in an abandoned airport hangar before hearing a random radio transmission that compels him to risk his life to seek out other survivors. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday January 27, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. Reluctantly returning to her hometown after an eight-year absence to investigate the murders of two preteen girls, reporter Camille Preaker is reunited with her neurotic mother and enigmatic, thirteen-year-old half-sister as she works to uncover the truth about the killings, a probe that leads her all too close to the secrets of her own past. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday February 3, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we'll be reading Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger by Lee Smith Book Summary: Collects fourteen short stories focused on the bittersweet nature of life, including the story of a young boy who dreams of being a comedian and the widowed Mrs. Darcy's trip to the beach. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday February 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. Vowing to bring down the omnipotent crime boss running the city, a group of Gentlemen Bastards, led by the eccentric Locke Lamora, sets out to beat the Capa at his own criminal game, taking on other thieves, murderers, beggars, prostitutes, and thugs in the process. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Monday February 10, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Book Summary: This intense novel follows Tony Webster, a middle-aged man, as he contends with a past he never thought much about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. Tony thought he left this all behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday February 24, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Raised From the Ground by Jose Saramago. A multigenerational family saga that paints a sweeping portrait of twentieth-century Portugal First published in 1980, the City of Lisbon Prize–winning Raised from the Ground follows the changing fortunes of the Mau Tempo family—poor landless peasants not unlike Saramago’s own grandparents. Set in Alentejo, a southern province of Portugal known for its vast agricultural estates, the novel charts the lives of the Mau Tempos as national and international events rumble on in the background—the coming of the republic in Portugual, the two World Wars, and an attempt on the dictator Salazar’s life. Yet nothing really impinges on the grim reality of the farm laborers’ lives until the first communist stirrings. Finally available in English, Raised from the Ground is Saramago’s most deeply personal novel, the book in which he found the signature style and voice that distinguishes all of his brilliant work. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room

Monday March 3, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading Wild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail* by Cheryl Strayed.** Book Summary: A personal account by the Pushcart Prize-winning author of Torch traces the personal crisis she endured after the death of her mother and a painful divorce, which prompted her ambition to undertake a dangerous 1,100-mile solo hike that both drove her to rock bottom and helped her to heal. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Wednesday March 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. When unattended environmental and economic crises lead to social chaos, not even gated communities are safe. In a night of fire and death Lauren Olamina, a minister's young daughter, loses her family and home and ventures out into the unprotected American landscape. But what begins as a flight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of human destiny... and the birth of a new faith. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Monday March 10, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing This is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz Book Summary: Presents a collection of stories that explores the heartbreak and radiance of love as it is shaped by passion, betrayal, and the echoes of intimacy. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday March 17, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin African-American Constable Silas Jones must confront his white former friend Larry Ott, who has lived under suspicion for twenty years since a girl disappeared while on a date with him, after another girl disappears and Larry is blamed once again. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Wednesday April 2, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's book is Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. It's America in 1962. Slavery is legal once again. the few Jews who still survive hide under assumed names. In San Francisco the I Ching is as common as the Yellow Pages. All because some 20 years earlier the United States lost a war--and is now occupied jointly by Nazi Germany and Japan. This harrowing, Hugo Award-winning novel is the work that established Philip K. Dick as an innovator in science fiction while breaking the barrier between science fiction and the serious novel of ideas. In it Dick offers a haunting vision of history as a nightmare from which it may just be possible to awake. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Budney who is a retired Mathematics Professor and long time fan of anything related to Science Fiction or Fantasy books and movies. He lives in Amherst .
		Location: Watson Room
Monday April 7, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we'll be reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Book Summary: When a beautiful woman goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, her diary reveals hidden turmoil in her marriage and a mysterious illness; while her husband, desperate to clear himself of suspicion, realizes that something more disturbing than murder may have occurred. By the best-selling author of Dark Places. (mystery & detective). We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Monday April 14, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Book Summary: A childless couple working a farm in the brutal landscape of 1920 Alaska discover a little girl living in the wilderness, with a red fox as a companion, and begin to love the strange, almost-supernatural child as their own. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday April 28, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM	Mystery Book Discussion
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		This month's discussion will be The Broken Teaglass by Emily Arsenault While flirting with each other to ease the boredom of working as dictionary updaters, Billy Webb and Mona Minot discover that someone has been lacing their dictionary files with clues to an unsolved murder. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets monthly at the library for a casual discussion. New members are always welcome. Pick up a copy of this month's discussion book at the library.
		Location: Watson Room
Friday May 2, 2014 - Friday May 30, 2014			Go To Top
		Northampton High School Student Art Show
		Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
		Hosmer Gallery website
		Location: Hosmer Gallery
Monday May 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Paradise City Readers
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		Respectful, queer/LGBT-friendly, easy-going bunch who want an excuse to get out more and talk about books. And have some snacks. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. *This month we'll be reading The Unlikely Pilgrimage* of Harold Fry** by Rachel Joyce Book Summary: Harold Fry is convinced that he must deliver a letter to an old love in order to save her, meeting various characters along the way and reminiscing about the events of his past and people he has known, as he tries to find peace and acceptance. We also have a google group, where people post info about the books and sometimes social events. You can find us at http://groups.google.com/group/westernmassbookgroup or write to westernmassbookgroup@googlegroups.com Copies of the discussion books are available to check out at the main desk most months unless the title is in too high demand.
		Location: Community Room
Monday May 12, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Book Summary: In 1962, on a rocky patch of sun-drenched Italian coastline, a young innkeeper looks out over the incandescent waters of the sea and spies a woman, a vision in white, approaching him on a boat. He learns that she is an American starlet who is said to be dying. And the story begins again in the present when half a world away, an elderly Italian man shows up on a movie studio's back lot searching for the mysterious woman he last saw at his hotel decades earlier. What unfolds is a dazzling, yet deeply human, roller coaster of a novel, spanning fifty years and nearly as many lives including the starstruck Italian innkeeper and his long-lost love; the producer who once brought them together and his idealistic young assistant; the army veteran turned fledgling novelist and the rakish Richard Burton himself, whose appetites set the whole story in motion. Gloriously inventive and constantly surprising, Beautiful Ruins is a story of flawed yet fascinating people, navigating the rocky shores of their lives while clinging to their improbable dreams. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room
Monday June 9, 2014			Go To Top
	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
		Contact: Lisa 587-1011
		We'll be discussing Ru by Kim Thúy Book Summary: A book of rare beauty: Ru is a lullaby of Vietnam and a love letter to a new homeland. Ru: In Vietnamese it means lullaby; in French it is a small stream, but also signifies a flow - of tears, blood, and money. Kim Thuy's Ru is literature at its most crystalline: the flow of a life on the tides of unrest and on to more peaceful waters. In vignettes of exquisite clarity, sharp observation and sly wit, we are carried along on an unforgettable journey from a palatial residence in Saigon to a crowded and muddy Malaysian refugee camp, and onward to a new life in Quebec. There, the young girl feels the embrace of a new community, and revels in the chance to be part of the American Dream. As an adult, the waters become rough again: now a mother of two, she must learn to shape her love around the younger boy's autism. Moving seamlessly from past to present, from history to memory and back again, Ru is a book that celebrates life in all its wonder: its moments of beauty and sensuality, brutality and sorrow, comfort and comedy. Literary minded discussion. Open to new members.
		Location: Watson Room

Thursday October 2, 2014 - Thursday October 30, 2014		Go To Top
	Treasures of Forbes Library Special Collections
	Contact: Arts & Music Department 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org
	Hosmer Gallery website
	Location: Hosmer Gallery

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