Break out your best dance moves at this super fun Dino Dance Party! Dinosaurs will be roaming the library lawn and bopping to the beat as DJ New Wave Rhythm plays all of your favorite tunes. The evening will also include a raffle for prizes and free ice cream sandwiches for all. It’ll be a party for the ages! For ages 3 and up. Generously sponsored by Rockland Trust and the Danners.
Rain Date, Wednesday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. to Noon) On the Library's front lawn. Join us for our most popular event of the summer...the Teddy Bear Picnic! Lovers of these cuddly stuffed critters from across the city are invited to attend this annual event with their favorite stuffed animal! The morning will feature stories, crafts, a teddy bear parade and more! Have your teddy bear or other stuffed animal get its annual check-up by our Teddy Bear Doctors! Bring a blanket for the lawn, a picnic lunch and come celebrate America's best loved stuffed toy- the Teddy Bear! All ages welcome!
All events begin at 6:30 PM Each 90-minute session is led by a guest proctor who will guide us through lively discussions of each featured title. Your $10 registration includes your choice of coffee/tea beverage and a pastry/dessert. Books will be available for purchase at the hosting café in the weeks prior. Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or looking to get back into reading, come sip, chat, and connect with us. Register at www.gatheringgroundscafes.comJune 16thProctor: MaggieBook: The Last LetterAuthor: Rebecca Yarros July 15thProctor: KellyBook: Black & BlueAuthor: Anna Quindlen August 11thProctor: MaggieBook: Too LateAuthor: Colleen Hoover September 23Proctor: KellyBook: This Book Made Me Think of YouAuthor: Libby Page
Get feedback on your work and meet local creatives at this Monthly Artists Share! group, facilitated by Midori Creativity. Artists Share! is a place to share your creative work, get support and feedback, and be part of a wonderful discussion. Hosted by Midori Creativity, we're all about cross-pollination welcoming painters, jewelry makers, fiber artists, photographers, musicians, scultptors and more. Our exhibit, Creative Catalysts, celebrates the interplay and creative exploration that happens when artists of different genres work together. Anyone is welcome and we take turns sharing. Sometimes we are looking at a body of work and other times we are talking about creative identity. The group meets every month, aiming to help each other progress and grow in our work by sharing and exploring together. It's a chance to learn from people whose work may be different from your own but who have insights you could never imagine. We laugh, share ideas, and have fun! Participants can also attend via Zoom. Learn more about the program at midoricreativity.com/artistsshare This program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Welcome all writers! Looking to build a community with creative, like-minded people? Look no further! We'll be getting together once a month on the second Wednesday of each month to provide support and feedback and share our love of the craft of writing. Bring your favorite pen!
Discover how the brave and daring Sir George saves his princess from the not-so-dastardly dragon in this humorous retelling of an old classic! John McDonough and his Pumpernickel Puppets have been performing throughout New England for over 40 years. He has performed at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, and the prestigious International Festival of Puppetry sponsored by the Jim Henson Foundation in New York.
Learn how to make a drum leaf book to display your photos or art. A drum leaf book is an adhesive only structure that lays perfectly flat with full spread imagery. We’ll go over basic tools of bookbinding. No prior experience necessary. Space is limited; registration is required. Recommended for adults. Main learning objective/take-aways of the class: 1. Familiarize with basic bookbinding tools and bookbinding terminology 2. Learn the intrinsic qualities of paper and folding. 3. Discover ways to tell stories through the art of the book.
CALLING ALL teenage COMICS ENTHUSIASTS!!!! Do you like comics? Graphics novels? Manga? Webcomics? Some other combination of pictures and words?? Then the Young Adult Comics Club is the place for you! The second Thursday of each month we meet to discuss all things comics - making, thinking, reading, sharing, etc. Share your favorite manga with peers! Show off the comic you’ve been making to other comic artists! Finally start that cool comic idea you’ve been meaning to draw! Learn what comics are all about!!! Each month we will have an optional comic prompt to make and share for the following meeting. Make us some words and pictures!! For teens ages 13 - 18.
Sara Achorn is a dynamic vocalist and acoustic artist blending soulful depth with a modern edge. Known for her raw, emotionally charged solo performances, Sara puts a fresh spin on everything from 70s rock all the way to today's chart-topping hits. Her acoustic sets feature stripped-down versions of artists like Chris Stapleton, Billie Eilish, CCR, The Beatles, and Taylor Swift—delivered with rich vocals and heartfelt presence. She also tours as the lead singer of Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, bringing iconic performances paying tribute to the rock goddess Stevie Nicks, at major stages across the Northeast. Past highlights include Soundcheck Studios, Toad’s Place, Wormtown Festival, and singing the National Anthem at TD Garden. Whether performing solo or with her tribute band, Sara captivates with versatility, authenticity, and powerhouse vocals.
Join us for our annual award ceremony on the library lawn as we honor all those who actively participated in the library's Summer Reading Club! Children will receive a certificate of achievement as well as a book award and a free day pass to the Fall River Carousel. The morning will also feature the magic of Merlin, who will entertain and amaze all with his astounding feats of prestidigitation! Special thanks to Fall River Carousel and Gathering Grounds Cafe for supplying free day passes to all Summer Reading Club members.