NORTHAMPTON — The Forbes Library has a long history of embracing the performing arts. The first photographed outdoor performance was a patriotic singalong in 1918 at the end of World War I. "People ...

It is rare to encounter a gigantic stuffed snake in a library, but a new exhibition makes it possible, showcasing the creature alongside other works crafted from scraps and repurposed fiber materials.

NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will embark on an ambitious new enhancement to its outdoor community space later this month by breaking ground on a new outdoor performance stage. The stage, which will be ...

The covered stage, designed by HAI Architecture based in Northampton, will be on the library’s west lawn. The stage will measure 29 feet wide and 20 feet deep, with 16 feet allocated for performance ...

Forbes Library recently hosted its Library Giving Day fundraiser in honor of longtime board of trustees president Russ Carrier. The library raised more than $46,000 to create a youth programming room, ...

The construction will be done in phases which include improving the ventilation system, automatic door openers for those with disabilities, and the threshold lip removed for easier access to ...