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It's time for Summer Reading! |
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING There are two ways to participate this year: - Online via Beanstack (track online or use the mobile app for Android and Apple)
or - Offline using a paper BINGO sheet
No matter which way you participate, all kids and teen Summer Reading finishers will receive a gift certificate for a free kiddie ice cream cone from Herrell’s!* To participate via Beanstack: Step 2: Log your reading and activities Step 3: Earn badges and enter to win prize drawings! To participate using a paper BINGO sheet: Register here and you can request to have the BINGO sheet emailed to you (if you have access to a printer) or have it placed on the holds shelf under your name. You can also call 413.587.1010 and we'll sign you up! *One cone per person, please. |
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SPECIAL SUMMER READING EVENTS Each week this summer, we have a different theme and special performer related to it! Click here to see all of our special Summer Reading events, and be sure to register for them! Here's a sneak peak: Fish Week: June 19-25 Amphibian Week: June 26-July 2 Mammals Week: July 3-9 Invertebrates Week: July 10-16 Birds Week: July 17-23 Reptiles Week: July 24-30 Mythical Creatures Week: July 31-August 6 Thurs., August 5, 11am: Pop-Up Art School virtual Dragon Eye craft for teens Make-Your-Own Creatures Week: August 7-15 |
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TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY KITS Starting June 19, stop by the library to pick up a free take-home activity kit containing supplies and instructions to make a fun project based on that week's theme! We'll have kits available for ages 0-5, 6-12, and teens. From beaded frog keychains (see left) to pollinator seed paper, there's a different activity planned for all ages every week, so come visit and get crafting! |
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Stumped for what to read while school's out? Check out our fun Tails and Tales-themed booklists. We've collected great books for ages 0-5, 6-12, and teens. You can click on the book's cover to be taken to its record in our catalog and easily place it on hold. |
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Sign up for our eNewsletters to receive updates about what's happening at the library and the latest new books! To get Summer Reading updates, be sure to click the "Children's" box before entering your name and email below. |
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APPLY FOR A LIBRARY CARD ONLINEIt's never been easier to get a library card! Kids, teens, and adults can all use our online forms to jumpstart the process of getting a library card without making a trip to the library. Residents of Northampton, Florence, and Leeds may apply for a card. Online applicants will receive a temporary Forbes Library card by email that can be used to place holds, and access online resources such as e-books, e-audio and databases. A physical card will be mailed to you. You can use your card number as soon as you receive the email, but please allow a few days for staff to process your request. |
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Forbes Library offers self-service, in-library pickup of holds and limited browsing during certain hours, listed below. Appointments are not required. Only the Reference Room and Reading Room are currently open, and no other services are provided in the building. To take advantage of self-service holds pickup, please log into your account and place holds on the materials you want. Once you receive email notification from CW Mars that your materials are ready for pickup, you may come check them out at the library during self-service hours, no appointment needed. Self-Service Hours: Mondays 2:30-5:30 pm
Tuesdays through Fridays 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:30-5:30 pm
Saturdays 11 am-2 pm |
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Curbside pickup is by appointment, and contactless! Materials must be requested in advance. After logging into your library account, place holds on the items you want. Once you receive an email saying they're ready, you can then make a pickup appointment using our reservation system. We'll bag your items and leave them for you on a table outside the library during your appointment window! |
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