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Visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Tues., Sept. 15 at 3pm for Junk Journal Workshop!
09/12/2026

Visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Tues., Sept. 15 at 3pm for Junk Journal Workshop!

Visit the New Bedford Main Library’s Youth Services for Read and Craft with MARD on Thurs., Sept 10 from 3-5pm!Create fr...
09/09/2026

Visit the New Bedford Main Library’s Youth Services for Read and Craft with MARD on Thurs., Sept 10 from 3-5pm!

Create friendship bracelets, listen to Roller Girl, decorate your roller skates, and make stickers with the skaters.

Enter to win a FREE copy of the graphic novel Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and tickets to MARD's next home game!

Also, bring home free period products from the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library's care kits and shop at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

Please note that due to a temporary water shutdown on Acushnet Avenue, the Wilks Library will be closed all day today. We apologize for the inconvenience, and please visit any of New Bedford's other library locations.

📚✨ Something New is Waiting For You! ✨📚Stop by the Howland Green Library and check out our latest books and DVDs - there...
09/08/2026

📚✨ Something New is Waiting For You! ✨📚

Stop by the Howland Green Library and check out our latest books and DVDs - there’s something for everyone. Looking for your next great read or next family movie night pick? We’ve got you covered! 💚

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so if you don’t have a library card yet, now is the perfect time to get one! Already have a card? Bring a friend or family member along and help them discover everything the library has to offer.

Come visit us and see what’s new! 📖🍿

Visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Wed., Sept. 9 at 3pm to craft with Wikki Stix!
09/08/2026

Visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Wed., Sept. 9 at 3pm to craft with Wikki Stix!

All New Bedford Libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7th in honor of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8t...
09/07/2026

All New Bedford Libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7th in honor of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

Visit the New Bedford Main Library on Thurs., Sept. 3 to bring home a free starter plant!
09/03/2026

Visit the New Bedford Main Library on Thurs., Sept. 3 to bring home a free starter plant!

Thank you These Two Crafty Chicks for the awesome epoxy class! Join us on September 23rd for Seasonal Cards - Creativity...
09/02/2026

Thank you These Two Crafty Chicks for the awesome epoxy class! Join us on September 23rd for Seasonal Cards - Creativity with Watercolors: a class with Lana Quann and on September 26th for Intro to Canning with Rhonda M. Fazio New Bedford of the New Bedford Free Public Library # New Bedford Local Cultural Council

📚✂️ DIY Back to School Photo Frame! 📸🎨Celebrate the start of a brand-new school year with a fun DIY Back to School Photo...
09/02/2026

📚✂️ DIY Back to School Photo Frame! 📸🎨

Celebrate the start of a brand-new school year with a fun DIY Back to School Photo Frame craft! 🎒✨

Kids can decorate their own colorful photo frame - perfect for capturing their special first day of school moment and making a keepsake to treasure all year long. 💛

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 8
🕔 Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford MA 02744

Come create, decorate, and celebrate the new school year with us! ✏️🩷

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613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA
02740

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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