Uploads from Forbes Library, tagged massachusettslibrarysnapshotday

Adirondack chairs await

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:37 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

Come sit and enjoy the two Adirondack chairs on the side lawn of the Forbes Library.

Northampton Community Garden orientation

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:30:31 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

Orientation and sign-ups for the Northampton Community Garden, held in Forbes Library's Community Room.

Edible Book display

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:30:09 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

Forbes Library's Edible Book display, Forbes Library foyer.

Forbes Library Circulation Desk

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:31:32 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

Showing displays and welcome kiosk in front of Circulation Desk. Note the famed Guastavino tiles used in the library's arches.

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Reading

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:41 -0700

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A patron and library volunteer reads one of today's newspapers in the Reading Room.

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Coolidge storage

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:24:52 -0700

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Calvin Coolidge curator searching in storage area.

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Puzzle player

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:29:45 -0700

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Jigsaw puzzle playing!

Working in the aisles

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:22:03 -0700

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The cataloging assistant's work is never done.

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Circulation Desk

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:27:39 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

The Forbes Library's Main Circulation Desk.

Children's computers

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:23:08 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

A young patron uses a kid's computer while his mother guides him.

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Grand staircase

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:26:15 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

A view from the top of the library's staircase.

Photo archive

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:25:32 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

Searching in the photo archives.

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Media delivery

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:25:12 -0700

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Making a delivery to the Arts and Music Dept.

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Used books for sale

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:26:36 -0700

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Books and media for sale, located just inside the front door.

Photo search

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:18 -0700

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Visitors from VT and OH search a box of photos for a relative, a former librarian who worked at Forbes Library several decades ago.

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Massachusetts banner

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:24:09 -0700

Forbes Library posted a photo:

"Have Faith in Massachusetts" banner used by Calvin Coolidge during his run for the vice-presidency, 1920. Below is his library.

West side of library

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:16 -0700

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A view of the library's west facade.

Under Coolidge's glance

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:24:30 -0700

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Calvin Coolidge curator at Coolidge's law desk; White House portrait hangs overhead.

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Front foyer

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:27:18 -0700

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Asst. Director and Head Reference Librarian confer about impending renovations.

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Outreach librarian

nobody@flickr.com (Forbes Library) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:22:46 -0700

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The organized Outreach librarian compiling lists for homebound city patrons.

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