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SUMMARY:Historic Homeowner Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join WHALE at the New Bedford Free Public Library (3rd Floor Meeting Room) for an evening with fellow lovers of old homes. \nThose deep into a restoration\, starting a first project\, or dreaming about historic homeownership can connect\, share ideas\, and trade tips. Conversation is welcoming\, offers helpful insights\, and has a strong sense of community. \nLight refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to all.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/historic-homeowner-meet-up/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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SUMMARY:Marc Berger- RIDE- A Musical Experience
DESCRIPTION:Marc Berger performs Saturday\, May 9\, at 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Admission is free. \nHis album RIDE\, inspired by the American West\, has received national airplay. The concert features songs from the album\, along with stories from his time in remote mountain and desert regions. \nMarc has performed at SXSW and the Kerrville Folk Festival. He has opened for Bob Dylan. His song “The Last One” became a staple in Richie Havens concerts. \nThe program is part of the America250 series.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marc-berger-ride-a-musical-experience/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Earth Day in Your Home: How Mass Save Can Help
DESCRIPTION:The City of New Bedford and HomeWorks Energy present an information session on how Mass Save incentives can improve home energy efficiency. The program focuses on 2026 offerings that reduce energy use with little to no cost. \nNew Bedford residents may qualify for several no-cost incentives\, including insulation and air sealing. A question-and-answer period is scheduled\, and light refreshments will be served. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/earth-day-in-your-home-how-mass-save-can-help/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Earth Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Back When We Were A Community
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Historical Society presents a talk on organizing and mutual aid in Black communities in Massachusetts on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Public Library. Admission is free.\n\n“Back When We Were A Community\,” presented by Mwalim (Prof. MJ Peters)\, traces networks of care and resistance from the 18th and 19th centuries to the present. The program highlights institutions and informal systems that sustained Black life\, with connections to New York and Philadelphia.\n\nMwalim is a professor of English\, communication\, and Black studies at UMass Dartmouth. He also serves as assistant grand historian for the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts\, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, and is artistic director of Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/back-when-we-were-a-community-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Culture Calendar,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Book Club: We Should All Be Feminists
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Book Club will discuss We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on March 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. \nInspired by Adichie’s well-known TEDx talk\, the essay offers a modern definition of feminism and reflects on gender\, culture\, and personal experience. Through clear\, direct storytelling\, Adichie examines what it means to be a woman today and calls for a more inclusive understanding of equality. \nAdults 18 and older are welcome. Copies are available at the New Bedford Downtown Library Circulation Desk with no wait list. Book club participants receive a one-month loan period. \nCall 508-991-6278 for more information.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/social-justice-book-club-we-should-all-be-feminists/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Meet President John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President
DESCRIPTION:Meet John Adams during a lively historical presentation on Saturday\, March 14\, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. \nPerformer George Baker portrays the nation’s second president in a one-hour presentation that blends history\, music\, and storytelling. Wearing period clothing and performing songs from the era\, Baker captures Adams’ wit\, strong principles\, and commitment to the early American republic. \nA lawyer by profession\, Baker brings clarity to Adams’ ideas through performances that have appeared across the country\, including at presidential libraries. The program ends with time for audience questions and conversation.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/meet-president-john-adams-a-lively-and-revolutionary-conversation-with-americas-second-president/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Youth Services: Eric Carle Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Young readers and families are invited to the New Bedford Main Library Youth Services on Saturday\, March 14\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, for a special Eric Carle scavenger hunt.\n\nSearch for images inspired by Carle’s beloved books throughout the space and complete the hunt for a chance to enter a museum pass giveaway to see more of his work.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/youth-services-eric-carle-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:Nature Play & Learn: Frozen Fun
DESCRIPTION:Mobile Adventures hosts a free family program on winter hydrology from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday\, Feb. 21.\n\nChildren and caregivers can learn about how water moves through the seasons\, focusing on what happens when temperatures drop. Activities include experiments with snow\, a look at the subnivean zone beneath the snowpack\, and simple lessons on freezing and melting. Participants also create snowflake-inspired crafts to take home.\n\nMobile Adventures is an urban youth program of The Trustees. It offers free nature-based play and learning experiences for children in Boston\, Fall River\, and New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nature-play-learn-frozen-fun/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Kids,School Vacation Activities
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Book Club: The Three Mothers
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  This month\, the conversation is around “The Three Mothers” by Anna Malaika Tubbs.\n\nDiscussion centers on the women who raised Martin Luther King Jr.\, Malcolm X\, and James Baldwin\, and how their strength\, care\, and guidance helped shape the nation. The book also encourages reflection on motherhood\, leadership\, and a lasting legacy.\n\nCopies of “The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr.\, Malcolm X\, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation” are available at the New Bedford Downtown Library circulation desk. Copies have been set aside with no wait. A one-month rental period is provided for participants.\n\nQuestions may be directed to 508-991-6278.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/social-justice-book-club-the-three-mothers/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
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CREATED:20260112T222536Z
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SUMMARY:Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a history lesson by the New Bedford Historical Society and local historians on New Bedford’s role in the Underground Railroad. The program will be held on the third floor of the New Bedford Public Library. \nPresentations will explore the experiences of freedom seekers and the role city residents played in the Underground Railroad. An exhibit related to the topic will also be on view. \nDr. Timothy Walker\, the editor of “Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad\,” is the first presenter.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailing-to-freedom-maritime-dimensions-of-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Civic Life,History,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T183000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice Book Club is back for 2026. The discussion is on Tuesday\, Jan. 20\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Main Library. \nThe group will discuss Sula by Toni Morrison. Copies are available at the Downtown Library circulation desk. A one-month rental period is provided for adult book club participants. \nQuestions may be directed to 508-991-6278.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/social-justice-book-club-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Civic Life
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