There are over 30 goofy, gorgeous and ghastly looking pumpkins in the library's pumpkin patch but only 10 of them are hiding surprises! See if you can guess which of these giggly gourds is hiding a prize when you visit the Children's Room and check out a book!
Open to children ages 12 and younger.
There are over 30 goofy, gorgeous and ghastly looking pumpkins in the library's pumpkin patch but only 10 of them are hiding surprises! See if you can guess which of these giggly gourds is hiding a prize when you visit the Children's Room and check out a book!
Open to children ages 12 and younger.
Bruce Dorsey, author of Murder in a Mill Town, will discuss his new book, published this year by Oxford University Press. Murder in a Mill Town is a gripping narrative that brings readers to the courtroom and media circus of America's first "crime of the century" and celebrity trial, when Reverend Ephraim Avery was accused of the murder of Sarah Maria Cornell, whose body was discovered hanging on a farm in Tiverton (currently part of Fall River) in 1832.
Cornell, a 30-year-old mill worker, was pregnant at the time of her death, and a note found in her room read: “If I am missing, inquire of Rev. Mr. Avery of Bristol, he will know where I am.” The sensational trial that followed would be Fall River's most famous murder case until the Borden murders 60 years later.
When news spread that Methodist preacher Ephraim Avery was accused of seducing and then murdering Sarah Maria Cornell, the case gave the public everything they found irresistible: sexually charged violence, adultery, the hypocrisy of a church leader, secrecy and mystery, and suspicions of insanity. Murder in a Mill Town tells the story of how a local crime quickly turned into a national scandal that became America's first "trial of the century."
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This program is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
Bruce Dorsey, author of Murder in a Mill Town, will discuss his new book, published this year by Oxford University Press. Murder in a Mill Town is a gripping narrative that brings readers to the courtroom and media circus of America's first "crime of the century" and celebrity trial, when Reverend Ephraim Avery was accused of the murder of Sarah Maria Cornell, whose body was discovered hanging on a farm in Tiverton (currently part of Fall River) in 1832.
Cornell, a 30-year-old mill worker, was pregnant at the time of her death, and a note found in her room read: “If I am missing, inquire of Rev. Mr. Avery of Bristol, he will know where I am.” The sensational trial that followed would be Fall River's most famous murder case until the Borden murders 60 years later.
When news spread that Methodist preacher Ephraim Avery was accused of seducing and then murdering Sarah Maria Cornell, the case gave the public everything they found irresistible: sexually charged violence, adultery, the hypocrisy of a church leader, secrecy and mystery, and suspicions of insanity. Murder in a Mill Town tells the story of how a local crime quickly turned into a national scandal that became America's first "trial of the century."
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This program is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Stephanie Enloe from the Craftyish Shop will present a free workshop. We will make beaded suncatchers, using an assortment of beads, charms, and other objects. Each unique suncatcher can be hung in a sunny window to accent its colors.
Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, October 3 at 10 a.m. Please call the adult circulation desk to register: 508-324-2700, ext. 2.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
Stephanie Enloe from the Craftyish Shop will present a free workshop. We will make beaded suncatchers, using an assortment of beads, charms, and other objects. Each unique suncatcher can be hung in a sunny window to accent its colors.
Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, October 3 at 10 a.m. Please call the adult circulation desk to register: 508-324-2700, ext. 2.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
This program is designed to allow caregivers an opportunity to participate in social and art-based activities that promote family literacy. Activities include a story, circle time songs, and finger plays. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. To register your child, please contact Miss Shannon at sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.
Sponsored by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant awarded to the Fall River Public Schools by the Department of Early Education and Care.
This program is designed to allow caregivers an opportunity to participate in social and art-based activities that promote family literacy. Activities include a story, circle time songs, and finger plays. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. To register your child, please contact Miss Shannon at sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.
Sponsored by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant awarded to the Fall River Public Schools by the Department of Early Education and Care.
Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club--one with no required books to read! Instead, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they're enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served.
Bring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share!
Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club--one with no required books to read! Instead, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they're enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served.
Bring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share!
Room booked for D&D w/ Safe Spaces.
Room booked for D&D w/ Safe Spaces.
Class program. Storytime, movie and craft activity.
Class program. Storytime, movie and craft activity.
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters in a good cause. On Thursday afternoons, we will meet in the Fell Room for a group yarn-crafting project. We will knit hats, scarves, and mittens to be donated to homeless shelters or other charities.
All yarn will be supplied. You can bring your own needles and patterns (we will have some extras around if you forget). It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and help people in the community stay warm this coming winter.
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters in a good cause. On Thursday afternoons, we will meet in the Fell Room for a group yarn-crafting project. We will knit hats, scarves, and mittens to be donated to homeless shelters or other charities.
All yarn will be supplied. You can bring your own needles and patterns (we will have some extras around if you forget). It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and help people in the community stay warm this coming winter.
Join us every Thursday afternoon for BEAM, the library's new interactive, virtual playground that makes entertainment lively, energetic and above all TONS of fun! Choose from several exciting games to play, including Bath Trouble, Hopscotch, Lumberjacks, Aliens vs. Scientists and more! Recommended for ages 4 and up!
Join us every Thursday afternoon for BEAM, the library's new interactive, virtual playground that makes entertainment lively, energetic and above all TONS of fun! Choose from several exciting games to play, including Bath Trouble, Hopscotch, Lumberjacks, Aliens vs. Scientists and more! Recommended for ages 4 and up!
Starting September 21 to October 26 we'll be prepping for National Novel Writing Month in November! Join us on the following Thursdays where we'll be focusing on a specific topic to get you ready to write the novel you've always wanted!
September 21: Develop a story idea
September 28: Create Complex Characters
October 5: Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline
October 12: Build a Strong World
October 19: Organize your life for writing
October 26: Find and Manage your time
Discover new writing techniques, share ideas that inspire you, and spend time writing with a community of other writers!
Starting September 21 to October 26 we'll be prepping for National Novel Writing Month in November! Join us on the following Thursdays where we'll be focusing on a specific topic to get you ready to write the novel you've always wanted!
September 21: Develop a story idea
September 28: Create Complex Characters
October 5: Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline
October 12: Build a Strong World
October 19: Organize your life for writing
October 26: Find and Manage your time
Discover new writing techniques, share ideas that inspire you, and spend time writing with a community of other writers!
Science fiction and fantasy lovers are invited to join us for our monthly book discussion group! On the third Thursday of each month, we will meet at 6 pm to talk about a different sci-fi or fantasy book, ranging from new titles to classics. Each month's selection will be announced on this calendar and at the previous meeting.
For more information, contact Diana in the Reference Department, or email dfaulkner@sailsinc.org.
Science fiction and fantasy lovers are invited to join us for our monthly book discussion group! On the third Thursday of each month, we will meet at 6 pm to talk about a different sci-fi or fantasy book, ranging from new titles to classics. Each month's selection will be announced on this calendar and at the previous meeting.
For more information, contact Diana in the Reference Department, or email dfaulkner@sailsinc.org.
Chess players are welcome to visit the library on Saturdays to play chess in our Fell Reading Room. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Bring your own chess set, or use one of the library's.
Chess players are welcome to visit the library on Saturdays to play chess in our Fell Reading Room. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Bring your own chess set, or use one of the library's.
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Join us for this SPOOKTACULAR storytime event featuring a variety of tales from the library's haunted vault! See stories told with shadows! Meet a hungry witch with a HUGE appetite! Learn a silly Halloween song, and more. Children are invited to attend in costume! Special surprises await all. For ages 12 and younger.
Join us for this SPOOKTACULAR storytime event featuring a variety of tales from the library's haunted vault! See stories told with shadows! Meet a hungry witch with a HUGE appetite! Learn a silly Halloween song, and more. Children are invited to attend in costume! Special surprises await all. For ages 12 and younger.
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.
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.
Class program. Storytime, movie and craft activity.
Class program. Storytime, movie and craft activity.
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters in a good cause. On Thursday afternoons, we will meet in the Fell Room for a group yarn-crafting project. We will knit hats, scarves, and mittens to be donated to homeless shelters or other charities.
All yarn will be supplied. You can bring your own needles and patterns (we will have some extras around if you forget). It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and help people in the community stay warm this coming winter.
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters in a good cause. On Thursday afternoons, we will meet in the Fell Room for a group yarn-crafting project. We will knit hats, scarves, and mittens to be donated to homeless shelters or other charities.
All yarn will be supplied. You can bring your own needles and patterns (we will have some extras around if you forget). It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and help people in the community stay warm this coming winter.
Starting September 21 to October 26 we'll be prepping for National Novel Writing Month in November! Join us on the following Thursdays where we'll be focusing on a specific topic to get you ready to write the novel you've always wanted!
September 21: Develop a story idea
September 28: Create Complex Characters
October 5: Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline
October 12: Build a Strong World
October 19: Organize your life for writing
October 26: Find and Manage your time
Discover new writing techniques, share ideas that inspire you, and spend time writing with a community of other writers!
Starting September 21 to October 26 we'll be prepping for National Novel Writing Month in November! Join us on the following Thursdays where we'll be focusing on a specific topic to get you ready to write the novel you've always wanted!
September 21: Develop a story idea
September 28: Create Complex Characters
October 5: Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline
October 12: Build a Strong World
October 19: Organize your life for writing
October 26: Find and Manage your time
Discover new writing techniques, share ideas that inspire you, and spend time writing with a community of other writers!
Tommy James returns to the Fall River Public Library with his SPOOKTACULAR Halloween-themed magic show! You'll witness the amazing floating head of Dracula! Gasp at the appearance of a haunted jack-o-lantern! Come face-to-face with ghosts and more! Get into the spirit of the season with this frightfully entertaining show! Recommended for families and kids grades K through 5.
This program is generously sponsored by the Fall River Women's Union.
Tommy James returns to the Fall River Public Library with his SPOOKTACULAR Halloween-themed magic show! You'll witness the amazing floating head of Dracula! Gasp at the appearance of a haunted jack-o-lantern! Come face-to-face with ghosts and more! Get into the spirit of the season with this frightfully entertaining show! Recommended for families and kids grades K through 5.
This program is generously sponsored by the Fall River Women's Union.
Kids are invited to paint their own Jaw-Dropping Jack-O-Lantern, then light them up with colorful tea lights! They will make the perfect decoration for your home this Halloween! Children will be using acrylic paints so they are encouraged to wear old clothes. All materials will be supplied.
This craft is generously supplied by Debby and Richard Danner.
Kids are invited to paint their own Jaw-Dropping Jack-O-Lantern, then light them up with colorful tea lights! They will make the perfect decoration for your home this Halloween! Children will be using acrylic paints so they are encouraged to wear old clothes. All materials will be supplied.
This craft is generously supplied by Debby and Richard Danner.
Chess players are welcome to visit the library on Saturdays to play chess in our Fell Reading Room. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Bring your own chess set, or use one of the library's.
Chess players are welcome to visit the library on Saturdays to play chess in our Fell Reading Room. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Bring your own chess set, or use one of the library's.
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Join us every Tuesday at 11 for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes approximately 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular children's books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities. Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft.
Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!
Meet everyone's favorite vampire, Vampirina! Her appearance is part of the Downtown Spooky Stroll on Halloween! Families can take their picture with Vampirina and pick up a CREEPY take-home craft to make!
Meet everyone's favorite vampire, Vampirina! Her appearance is part of the Downtown Spooky Stroll on Halloween! Families can take their picture with Vampirina and pick up a CREEPY take-home craft to make!
