People around the world have tried unsuccessfully for years to catch a leprechaun! This month we challenge you to build a successful leprechaun trap using LEGOs! The results from this evening's event will be put on display in the Children's Room. Come back and visit the traps on March 17- St.Patrick's Day, to see which one successfully caught a leprechaun! The creator of the winning trap will win a prize! May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Teens and adults ages 13 and up are invited to join us for a bi-weekly meetup to play Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander! Participants are invited to bring their own bracket 2-3 decks, borrow one of ours, or build their own with a selection of the hundreds of cards we have at the library. Don’t know how to play? We’ll be glad to show you how!
Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop to learn some basic wire wrapping techniques and create your own one-of-a-kind beaded crystal hanger for your window or yard! All supplies are included, just bring your creativity! Registration is required. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Chunky knit blankets are all the rage lately and you'll be surprised how easy they are to make! The hand knitting technique is a life long skill that is therapeutic, meditative and fun. NEW: You may now choose your yarn amount! Are you coming just to learn the technique and only want one skein to practice on? We’ve got you! For blanket making, please view the photo below to see a rough estimate of what a blanket using 4 skeins (standard) looks like, 5 skeins, 6 skeins...etc. DISCLAIMER: Final blanket dimensions vary based on each individual's knitting gauge (ie., if you knit tight, your blanket will be smaller and more compact than someone who knits looser). Table space diminishes as blankets get larger. You are welcome to bring a small pillow or yoga mat to sit on, should you choose to move to the floor for more space as your blanket gets taller. Bags will not be provided. If you don't wish carry your project, we encourage you to bring a large tote to carry your blanket and any working yarn home in. We will be in touch a few days prior to the event to share our color options. […]
As part of New Bedford’s monthly AHA! Night, the First Unitarian Church is honored to welcome author Ieva Jusionyte for a conversation about her recent book, Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border, a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. The evening will include a talk about her research and findings, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Exit Wounds illuminates a major under-reported cause of the violence and corruption plaguing Mexico: the steady flow of U.S. weapons and ammunition across the border. Jusionyte follows the bullets, the stories, and the money, weaving chilling statistics into a gripping narrative. Through interviews with U.S. federal agents, Mexican arms smugglers, and even an ex-cartel assassin, she reveals the staggering human toll that a lucrative American industry inflicts on communities in Mexico. Braiding these stories together with clarity and journalistic verve, Jusionyte exposes a devastating and deeply entrenched cycle. This program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. IEVA JUSIONYTE is an award-winning author, legal anthropologist, and a recipient of MacArthur “Genius” Award. She is the Watson Family University Professor of International Security and Anthropology and Director of […]
Gail Martin, Candy Class sailboat historian, will present an illustrated talk on the creation of the first sailboats made especially for kids. Sporting names like Lollipop and Butterscotch, these Candy Class boats dotted the waterways of Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays for fifty years. Seated lecture, suitable for ages 8+.
Horror fans, get ready — the Lizzie Borden House is hosting a Friday the 13th to die for. Meet the man behind the unstoppable Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise, Kane Hodder! Kane’s incredible stunt work, signature movements, and larger-than-life presence turned one of the nation’s most beloved villains into a horror icon. Of course, Kane’s career expands well beyond the infamous slasher. Over the last few decades, Hodder has amassed a huge following as a storyteller, prankster, convention favorite, and a down-to-earth icon. Friday, March 13th is your chance to meet the man behind the mask. Space is limited—get your tickets today!
We'll be keeping the party rolling all weekend! Rockfish will be setting the vibes from 5-8pm. Save the date and kickoff St. Patrick's at the TCB! Taproom Open 3:30-10pm
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Meet the Phelan Monsters, a cast of colorful puppet characters and their creator Mrs. Kim for this fun-filled storytelling event! Through storytelling and play, children are introduced to meaningful words and concepts such as positivity, perseverance, confidence and kindness all in an engaging, accessible way. All participants will leave with a small take-home item. Presented by Virginia Rose Productions. For ages 4 and up.
