Fall River Public Library

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Fall River, MA, 02720 Get Directions

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  • Crafts & Combat: A Renaissance Workshop

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

    Here ye hear ye! Join us for a fun day of historic renaissance crafts. Lords and ladies of all ages will have the chance to try finger-loop braiding and pottery stamping. Attendees can also make their own board game with card stock and craft a chainmail bracelet.  A limited number of spots will be available for longsword lessons for aspiring knights so sign up by calling 508-324-2700 starting September 1 (must be 12 and up). Dress in your finest garb and enjoy an adventure through time at the Fall River Public Library! The event will take place on the lawn (rain location: meeting room).  Generously sponsored by the Fall River Women's Union. 

  • Children’s Book Club

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

    Do you enjoy reading? Starting this May, the Fall River Public Library will be hosting a brand-new book club for children in grades 3-5! Come prepared to talk about a book you have read, what you liked and what you disliked!

  • Fall River’s Cult Murders: A Presentation by Rep. Alan Silvia

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

    Join Representative Alan Silvia at the Fall River Public Library for a special evening program exploring one of the most talked about chapters in Fall River history; the Cult Murders. This presentation will take a closer look at the events surrounding the case, the investigation, and the lasting impact it had on our community. Whether you’re interested in local history or true crime, this will be an informative and engaging discussion.

  • Watercolor Workshop

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

    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.

  • 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!

  • Albert Einstein; Relatively Speaking

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

    In this one-hour interactive performance, live actor George Cappacio invites you toenter the boundary-breaking universe that is the mind of AlbertEinstein. You will discover that time and space are inseparable,that time actually slows down the faster yougo, and that if you could travel at the speedof light, time would actually stop!

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

    Learning to speak English can be a challenge. Come practice with us in the Nagle Room. Join our English Conversation Club and practice your speaking and listening skills. Beginners are welcome to join!

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