Remember when everyone made sand art in the 90s? It’s back but this time it’s for adults! Join us on the library lawn to create your own colorful layered sand art bottle during this relaxing summer craft program. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Meeting Room. Supplies are limited; registration opens Monday, May 11th!
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**Fall River patrons are invited to join this online author panel on Zoom hosted by Boyden Library in Foxborough! Lin / L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They’re a proud library worker and the author of two books for middle-grade readers, The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), and one for young adults, Devils Like Us (Bloomsbury). They grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now live in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they’re not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides.Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom.The Boyden Library extends its gratitude to the Ashland Public Library & The Friends of Ashland Public Library for generously providing Zoom access for this event, enabling collaboration with numerous other libraries across Massachusetts and […]
Doctor Finnegan’s Circus is a comedy circus troupe specializing in American sideshow style entertainment. This elite trio is headed by Doctor Finnegan and features the amazing talents of Chip Rascal and The Reverend Sean Theroux. No registration is required for this all ages event which will take place in the library meeting room.
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.
Watercolor Workshop Artist and instructor Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will guide attendees through painting their own watercolor painting. Beginners are welcome! Space is limited, so please register by contacting the circulation desk at 508-324-2700 ext. 2. 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.
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.
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!
All Fall River residents are invited to an informal chat about all things Fall River with reporters from GBH. Want to highlight something concerning, or awesome, happening in our community? Now is your chance to share and chat about whatever you'd like! Listen, ask questions, discuss, and be heard.
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.
6/1 Movie Matinee: The Birdcage Adults are invited to join us for a free movie screening in the meeting room! This week we will watch the 1996 comedy film The Birdcage by Mike Nichols (rated R). 6/8: Polyester by John Waters 6/15 The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love by Maria Maggenti 6/22 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert by Stephan Elliott 6/29 TBD 7/6 TBD 7/13 TBD 7/20 TBD
Open Draw for Teens provides a space in the library every other Saturday for teens to draw and socialize with other creative peers! Every session we will have ample time to free draw, and occasionally will host workshops on paper crafts like making zines, flipbooks, pop-up comics, as well as assorted drawing exercises. Bring your sketchbooks, drawing pads, loose paper, old magazines, your favorite pens and pencils… whatever it is you use to draw! Some basic materials will also be available to use each session. For teens ages 13 - 18.
Bill Harley travels the U.S and abroad to delight audiences with his original wit, heart-warming stories, songs and insights about the human experience. A two-time Grammy winner, he is vibrant, outrageous, unpredictable and genuine with songs and stories about growing up, schooling and what it is to be human—our connections with one another and with the planet we share. Families are invited to join us on the library lawn for this exciting musical performance! In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the meeting room.