Fall River Public Library

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104 North Main St
Fall River, MA, 02720 Get Directions

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  • The Banned Book Club

    The Banned Book Club
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Join The Banned Book Club - a place where we devour literature that has been historically challenged throughout American history. Every 4th Thursday of the month we will discuss what lies beneath these pages and engage in conversation about the importance of the freedom of reading, which is essential to our democracy. During our first meeting we will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!

  • 100 Years of Boston Comedy

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    This takes Boston comedy from Vaudeville to TikTok, giving the audience a feel for the general shape and history, including video and audio clips of each generation covered. Fred Allen, Bob & Ray, Tom Lehrer, Rusty Warren, Bill Dana, Jane Curtain, Jay Leno, Lenny Clarke, Barry Crimmins, Jimmy Tingle, Paula Poundstone, Patrice O’Neal, Mike Birbiglia, Sam Jay, and others.

  • Balloonacy!

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Meet us on the library front lawn for this special event! Chip Rascal, magician extraordinaire and master balloon sculptor returns to the library to dazzle and amaze his audience in this one-of-a-kind presentation!  Bring a blanket to spread on the side lawn and a picnic lunch or snacks and enjoy the show!  In case of rain, this event will be held in the library's meeting room. For all ages.

  • Historical Fiction Book Club

    Historical Fiction Book Club
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Join us on the last Monday of every month from 6:00-7:00 in the meeting room to read, discuss, analyze, review, and suggest all books Historical Fiction. Drink some tea and enjoy living in another time. 

  • Preschool Storytime

    Preschool Storytime
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Join Children's Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children's books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft.  Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

  • Meet the Paw Patrol!

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    It will be PAW Patrol to the rescue when members, Chase, Martial and Sky, visit the library's front lawn for this very special meet & greet event! Come say hello, give a high-five and take a picture with these popular pups! Coloring sheets will also be available for children. For all ages.

  • Magic: The Gathering Meetup

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Our monthly Magic: the Gathering group meets on the last Wednesday of each month.* Come play a few games in the world's most popular trading card game! Participants are invited to bring their own decks 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! This program is intended for teens ages 12 to 18. No prior experience with the game is required to participate. We'll be meeting in the Fell Reading Room in the library. *If the last Wednesday of the month falls on a holiday, the meetup will be rescheduled, probably to the week before. Please check our calendar to be sure.

  • Photography Group

    Photography Group
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    The Fall River Public Library invites all photography enthusiasts to join our new Photography Group. On the last Wednesday of each month, participants will share their work, provide feedback, and join in open discussion about the wonderful art of photography! A monthly, optional theme will be picked at random to help inspire and prompt our members to make new and exciting work to share each session. Participants are asked to bring in a thumbdrive of their work, with a selection of 5-10 photos, if they intend to share with the group that month. While we gladly accept photographers at all stages of their journeys, the Photography Group does not offer photography lessons. We do encourage our participants to ask questions about photography, and to share tips and tricks they’ve learned with each other. This program is intended for photographers ages 13 and up.

  • Paw Patrol Picture Frame Craft!

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Celebrate your favorite heroic pups with these PAW Patrol magnetic picture frames!  Made of colorful foam, they feature all your favorite characters from the popular series!  Bring along a small picture of your child large enough to fit the 3" x 3" opening.  They are fun and easy to make! For all ages.

  • Knitting Club

    Knitting Club
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters - just bring your yarn, needles, and yourself. It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

  • Campfire Tales & Cocoa

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Gather around the “campfire” on the library lawn for an evening of chilling tales and creepy stories read by your favorite library staff members! Adults can feel free to bring their comfiest folding chairs or blanket to relax on while listening to some truly frightening stories under the evening sky. Comfort cookies and cocoa will be provided to help steady your nerves as the evening’s terrifying tales unfold. In case of inclement weather, we'll gather in the meeting room. 

  • Elijah T. Grasshopper, Family Concert

    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    join us for a magical family concert of music, movement and more with Elijah T. Grasshopper!  Fun, interactive songs are Elijah's specialty so get ready to jump, dance about!  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.  All ages.

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