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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club at Mattapoisett Library
DESCRIPTION:The Fantasy Book Club will meet Wednesday\, Oct. 14\, at 6 p.m. to discuss “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher. Copies are available at the library. \nNew members ages 19+ are welcome. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fantasy-book-club-at-mattapoisett-library/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free,Halloween
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SUMMARY:My Paranormal Story: A Spooky Storytelling at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Author and paranormal investigator Tom Stewart will share spooky stories and excerpts from his new book\, “My Paranormal Story\,” on Friday\, Oct. 16\, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard.\n\nStewart will discuss the real experiences behind the stories and answer questions during a live Q&A. A book signing will follow\, and copies will be available for purchase.\n\nThis is a free event\, and no tickets are required. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/my-paranormal-story-a-spooky-storytelling-at-nasketucket-bay-vineyard/
LOCATION:Nasketucket Bay Vineyard\, 237 New Boston Rd.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Halloween,Story telling,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club at Mattapoisett Library
DESCRIPTION:The Fiction Book Club will meet Sunday\, Oct. 18\, at 2 p.m. to discuss “Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books” by Kirsten Miller. Copies are available at the library. \nNew members ages 19+ are welcome. \nFor more information\, email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fiction-book-club-at-mattapoisett-library/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Moby-Dick Book Club at New Bedford Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host the second session of its virtual “Moby-Dick” Book Club on Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\n\nRegistration and information\n\nMelville scholars Bob Wallace and Jennifer Baker will lead the discussion\, covering chapters 40 through 90 of Herman Melville’s novel. Marina Wells\, the museum’s assistant curator of history and culture\, will moderate.\n\nThe three-part series meets monthly through November in preparation for the museum’s 31st Moby-Dick Marathon on Jan. 9\, 2027. Participants may join individual sessions and read at their own pace.\n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/moby-dick-book-club-at-new-bedford-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free,Herman Melville
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SUMMARY:Sailor Cole Brauer to discuss 'First Light' at New Bedford Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host sailor and author Cole Brauer on Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $12.50 for museum members.\n\nBrauer became the first American woman to race solo nonstop around the world in 2024. She will discuss her memoir\, “First Light: Sailing Solo But Not Alone\,” which recounts her 130-day voyage\, including mechanical failures\, illness\, and extreme weather.\n\nWendy Dodson of Hummingbird Books will lead the conversation. The South Coast Literary Series presents the event.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailor-cole-brauer-to-discuss-first-light-at-new-bedford-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction book club at Mattapoisett Library
DESCRIPTION:The nonfiction book club will meet Wednesday\, Oct. 28\, at 6 p.m. to discuss “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” by Jill Lepore. \nCopies are available at the library. New members ages 19+ are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-at-mattapoisett-library/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: "When the Island Had Fish" at New Bedford Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a free virtual talk with author Janna Malamud Smith on Thursday\, Oct. 29\, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required.\n\nSmith will discuss her book\, “When the Island Had Fish: The Remarkable Story of a Maine Fishing Community\,” which explores Vinalhaven\, Maine’s history. The book examines how industrial fishing\, climate change\, and environmental challenges affect coastal communities and their livelihoods.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-talk-when-the-island-had-fish-at-new-bedford-whaling-museum/
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