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Help us build with at the New Bedford Main Library on June 9-11 from 10-5pm!Boston Pops
06/08/2026

Help us build with at the New Bedford Main Library on June 9-11 from 10-5pm!

Boston Pops

📓✨ Junk Journaling! ✨📓Love crafting or want to try something new? Come join us for a relaxing Junk Journaling session! W...
06/06/2026

📓✨ Junk Journaling! ✨📓

Love crafting or want to try something new? Come join us for a relaxing Junk Journaling session! We’ll be turning everyday materials like magazine clippings, scrap paper, and little keepsakes into unique, personalized journals.

No experience needed. Basic supplies will be provided - feel free to bring along any special scraps you’d like to include.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 11
🕔 Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford MA 02744

This is a great way to unwind, get inspired, and make something truly your own. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended Space is limited, so be sure to register soon! To secure your spot, please call the Howland Green Library (508) 991-6212 or stop by!

Hope to see you there! 🪴

The mobile library is at Buttonwood Park Zoo for World Ocean Day! Check out some cool nature books, get yourself and you...
06/06/2026

The mobile library is at Buttonwood Park Zoo for World Ocean Day! Check out some cool nature books, get yourself and your kids a library card, make your own bookmark, and find out about all the cool stuff going on at the library this summer, all while you hang out with animal friends.

Jewelry swap today! It's not too late to clean out the jewelry you don't wear and trade it for something else! Wilks L...
06/06/2026

Jewelry swap today! It's not too late to clean out the jewelry you don't wear and trade it for something else! Wilks Library 10am-12pm!

06/05/2026

The Wilks Branch's Wednesday craft sessions continue.
This month we created Country Charm Blossom — a rustic flower craft made from mason jar lids, fabric strips, and lots of creativity. Each blossom turned out unique and full of handmade country charm!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us!

📍 Interested in future programs like this? Visit us at the Wilks Branch or check out our website for upcoming events!

All families are welcome to visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Sat., June 6 from 10-4pm for a specia...
06/05/2026

All families are welcome to visit the New Bedford Main Library's Youth Services on Sat., June 6 from 10-4pm for a special Jory John Food Group Scavenger Hunt!

💛Friendship Bracelet Making at Howland Green!✨Grab a friend (or make a new one!) and join us for a fun Friendship Bracel...
06/05/2026

💛Friendship Bracelet Making at Howland Green!✨

Grab a friend (or make a new one!) and join us for a fun Friendship Bracelet event! We’ll be creating colorful bracelets using a variety of threads and patterns - perfect to keep or share.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 6
🕑 Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
📍 Location: Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford MA 02744

It’s a great way to relax, get crafty and connect with others in the community. Let’s make something meaningful - one bracelet at a time! 🌈

Howland Green’s Reverse Glass Painting program was a colorful success! 🎨✨Participants learned the unique technique of pa...
06/03/2026

Howland Green’s Reverse Glass Painting program was a colorful success! 🎨✨

Participants learned the unique technique of painting on the reverse side of glass to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork. We loved seeing everyone’s creativity shine through in their finished pieces.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this program so much fun. 🩵

📸 Take a look at some of the amazing results below!

Visit the New Bedford Main Library at 3pm on Thurs., June 4 to pick up your free mending kit!Friends of the New Bedford ...
06/03/2026

Visit the New Bedford Main Library at 3pm on Thurs., June 4 to pick up your free mending kit!

Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library

Tonight at 6pm at the Wilks Library!
06/02/2026

Tonight at 6pm at the Wilks Library!

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New Bedford, MA
02740

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