Forbes Library

Really cool place with a large CD collection. Lots of cool artwork throughout the building and the landscaping is on point. But there is paid parking everywhere.

Visited the Calvin Coolidge presidential library and had a great experience! The staff member inside the exhibit was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Very well kept and informative. Coolidge’s former homes are also located nearby. A must-visit for any presidential fan.

In our quest to visit all Presidential Libraries we took the opportunity to visit President Calvin Coolidge's in Northhampton MA. It is on the second floor of the Forbes Library. Although much smaller than more contemporary to me Presidential libraries like Johnson and Bush, it was a pleasant surprise and informative. It will take an hour if you read and view everything. It was worthwhile stop on our tour.

Amazing library and staff. Beautiful place to browse and read, wonderful art displayed and swapped out pretty regularly. Great collection , network is wonderful if you need to order something. Staff is always helpful, kind and understanding. They seem to truly care for their community, can you ask for more than that ?

It was my first visit to Forbes Library today. I was very happy with the layout of the building. There was an elevator to use in case stairs were not possible to climb.
The circulation desk was helpful in giving the needed information about notary public service provided at the library.
Appointments can be made to meet with one of the notary publics or if one happens to be on site, they are accessible.

Loved the library and the friendly staff. Cosy atmosphere that you can study in peace.
If you are here, please visit Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum. It is upstairs. Spare some time and learn a lot of history about the 30th US president. There are a lot of memorable items and the staff in the library are more than happy to tell you all about them.

It's SUCH a beautiful and fascinating building. I lived in Noho for about 15 months after graduating from Hampshire, and I did some of my grad school applications at Forbes when my apartment walls wore thin and I was climbing them. 🤣 The Montague Bookmill, Haymarket Cafe, Rao's Roast (in Amherst, now Share Coffee) & The Old Mill Inn Cafe in Hatfield all saw me a LOT during the mid-late Summer/early Fall of 1998. 🤪

Absolutely beautiful place. The kids center down stairs in the basement has a huge fish tank with some very big fish in it. My daughter loves it, we can sit there the hole time and just watch the fish swim around.
The first floor up stairs from the kids center is a great place for adults, lots of space, if you wantnto kick back and read a book there's plenty of seats and tables to sit at, and they have some great spots way in the back if you want to be alone with you book or computer.
They have computer free to use with a library card and they even have free Ansestory.com if you want to look up your family's past, absolutely amazing to find pictures of my great grandparents I've never seen before. And then on top of all this there's a amazing Presidential library and museum for our 30th President of the United states of America, Mr. Calvin Coolidge, its definitely a place to visit, they have artifacts and very important memorabilia from his presidency. I was blown away when I seen what they have there. It was a check on my bucket list of things to do after my first visit there. Please visit this place, it's a good lesson to younger kids.

Beautiful library and friendly staff.

Really beautiful library! Very helpful staff with a great selection of books and movies. Their children's room has a big fish tank that's fun to check out. The Hosmer Gallery often has art shows and the Coolidge Presidential library is also worth a visit.

Small but important! Calvin Coolidge was one of those presidents that I just sort of heard of (and memorized his name) but I knew literally nothing else about him.

This museum solved all that. Personal effects, letters, photos- it was great :)

It is a medium sized room and a reproduction of his law office. You can read everything and see anything in about 30 minutes. It is free.

Other than being freezing cold all the time, the library is amazing. Lots of books and media you can borrow. They have a HUGE kids section and most of the staffs are super nice. If you had a bad experience with the staff, just remember...there will always be at least one grumpy person no matter where you go, it's only normal :)

Honestly, just pulled into Forbes parking lot to have a conversation on the phone. But boy was it nice to be sitting there looking at that beautiful building. How I miss going into the children's library with my kids sweetly and slowly taking our time to pick out books as if they were treasures.

If you have a few minutes to spare and appreciate American history, stop on by. The library has limited hours, but any of the librarians are happy to open it up and allow you to explore.

The museum features many original possessions and artwork of Pres. Coolidge. Humble. Subtle. The presidential library that matches Silent Call to a T.

Great public library - wonderful staff, amazing resources (musical instruments! museum passes!), beautiful building

Most of my time there is in the basement, with Bodhi, my son who is currently 15 months of age. They offer wonderful activities for todlers/teens. Nice play area with wide variety of books, cds/dvds. Beautiful aquarium with one fish having been there many years.

Staff are always very pleasant and helpful. Perfect combination of professional courtesy and personal interaction.

I moved here from Cambridge, Ma.and i went to FORBES soon after I moved. It was was a joy to explore all departments where i was greeted with friendly, helpful staff.I once stayed too long and got locked in. What a delight to have this beautiful building all to myself! Very lucky to be connected to this new community

Fantastic resources available, including rentable Wifi hotspots, board games, and craft magazines. Friendly and helpful staff and beautiful architecture. They've adapted really well to the pandemic and are definitely Covid careful.

Hadn't been to the noho library but once but on my second visit ( During the pandemic ) I might add. I found the staff nothing but curtious and extremely helpful. In particular a staff member who I believe to be called Faith. She took time and helped me out , walk me through some things I was having difficulty with and did it with patience. .Thank you so much to faith and all the staff.Thank you to the staff at noho libary

This library has helped me grow up into the man i am now. I started coming here as a wee little todler, and still go as the accomplish 14 year old messi. Thank you for making my life all the better. Also, I like Paco the fish.
-Cheers