The New Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. at the Main Library, 613 Pleasant St. Agenda items include staff and director reports, committee updates, and a review of the fiscal 2027 budget. Members will also discuss the meeting room policy and other business.
The New Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Main Library, 613 Pleasant St. Agenda items include a review of the meeting room policy and updates to the trustees' bylaws. Members will also address communications and other business.
Uncover your family history at The Ancestor Hour: Roots & Research Club, Saturdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to exchange research tips, share discoveries, and learn more about genealogy. Participants can ask questions, discuss challenges, and get help overcoming roadblocks as they […]
“Art From the Inside” will open on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Kelly, executive director of Quincy’s Prison Book Program, will discuss access to books in prisons, mass incarceration, rehabilitation, and prevention. The exhibition features artwork sent to the Prison Book Program by incarcerated people during the […]
Food and fabric artist Rhonda M. Fazio will demonstrate the basics of canning, including what to can, how to can and the importance of following proper safety guidelines. This event is held on the 3rd floor of the downtown library.
New Bedford Cable Network’s Public Access Channel will offer the second part of its podcasting workshop Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. The in-person session will cover equipment use, editing, adding photos and video, and publishing a podcast. Attendees must complete the Zoom session beforehand, prepare a topic or storyline, and bring about […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor class on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Students will make seasonal greeting cards while learning simple watercolor techniques. No previous painting experience is required, and materials will be provided. The free class is open to […]
Members of the New Bedford Historical Society will highlight lesser-known local heroes and sheroes of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Their efforts to support freedom seekers and promote democratic values and shared humanity helped make New Bedford an important stop.
This event is designed to educate Veterans on how to buy a home using VA benefits. Staff will be available to answer questions on the VA Home Loan and the process, VA eligibility, who can use VA loans, and Certificates of Eligibility (COE), etc.
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 […]
The city of New Bedford's Community Preservation Committee is hosting a public meeting Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. to gather input to help update the Community Preservation Plan for fiscal year 2027. The Community Preservation Plan identifies and establishes the city’s priorities in each of the CPA categories - open space/recreation, historic resources, and […]
A discussion on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program is open to adults 18 and older. The novel follows a writer who claims another author’s work as her own. It explores identity, racism, cultural appropriation, and the pressures of social media. Copies are […]
Walter James Sylvia will read from and discuss his book Noumena on May 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Admission is free. “Noumena” blends memoir, fiction, and philosophy through a nonlinear narrative focused on identity, addiction, and spiritual rebirth. Organizers describe the book as surreal and meditative in […]
A free public talk on offshore wind research is planned for Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. David Bidwell, a University of Rhode Island professor, will present findings from community discussions on offshore wind. Old Bedford Village Community Development Corp. is hosting. Results come from interviews, surveys, and […]
Step back in time with stories of five women connected to the American Revolution. The free program highlights both patriots and loyalists, American and foreign-born. Stories include a Massachusetts housewife who led an all-female militia to capture British spies, a German baroness who followed her Hessian general husband into British camps, and a Georgian farmer’s […]
Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The program blends original songs with historical storytelling. It explores people and events that shaped the blues, country, rock and other forms of American popular music. […]
Nature Play and Learn: Signs of Spring is on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Free Public Library’s Main Branch. Admission is free. Mobile Adventures leads this family program exploring early signs of the season. Activities include learning about vernal pools, identifying bright green spring plants, and examining unusual […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
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