Melville in Our Seaport is a four-day literary and cultural festival showcasing Herman Melville and New Bedford’s connection to Moby-Dick. The event unites writers, historians, artists, and scholars. Together, they […]
Join the New Bedford Downtown Library for a night of community, connection, and conversation inspired by Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” The book club is open to adults 18 and older. First published in 1937, the novel tells a Southern love story centered on a strong Black female protagonist. Once out of […]
Author Sarah Crabtree will discuss "Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy!" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The free program is virtual, and registration is required. The graphic history follows […]
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will launch a new Picnic Book Club on Friday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the library front lawn. Participants are encouraged to […]
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