The Children's Room is celebrating the 90th anniversary of LEGO with an exciting raffle for some great LEGO Construction Kits! Children ages 12 and younger are invited to fill out an official entry form located in the Children's Room. Children may enter whenever they visit the library.  Win one of 3 great kits! Winners will be announced on Monday, November 28 at 4:00 p.m.

GOOD LUCK!


 

The Children's Room is celebrating the 90th anniversary of LEGO with an exciting raffle for some great LEGO Construction Kits! Children ages 12 and younger are invited to fill out an official entry form located in the Children's Room. Children may enter whenever they visit the library.  Win one of 3 great kits! Winners will be announced on Monday, November 28 at 4:00 p.m.

GOOD LUCK!


 

The teepee was the portable home of the the Native Americans living on the open plains. This mini replica is a fun, easy-to-make craft you'll have fun assembling!  Completed teepee stands 10" tall. Take-home craft available while supplies last.

Made possible by Debby and Richard Danner.

Free movies will be shown every Monday afternoon at 1 pm in the Meeting Room. Join us to watch recent movies on the big screen!

Any changes/updates to the movie schedule will be posted.

Join us every Tuesday for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular picture books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities.  Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft to take home.

Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

This program is designed to allow children and 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, sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.

This program is 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.

$75 gift card incentives are being given out for all doses (Massachusetts residents only and while supplies last). 

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Ckass visit, movie, & craft.

Check out 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!

The Fall River Public Library's ongoing Dungeon and Dragons game continues!

Game is currently FULL, but contact Taylor to place your name on the waitlist. 

Program is intended for ages 12-18

Join us for a morning of holiday stories and activities in one of the oldest historic homes in Fall River! Stories will include such favorites as Oh No, Santa! by Kees Moerbeek and The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

Children can also make a Christmas Tree ornament craft and enter a raffle for some great prizes. A tour of this historic, fully restored colonial home will complete the program.

Families are encouraged to arrive on time at 94 Cherry Street for the start of this event.

Our Chess Club meets every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm for adults and those age 13+. Come alone or with friends for casual games of chess. We will play in the Fell Reading Room. Bring your own chess set if you have one, or we have some on hand. Beginners welcome.

This jolly little penguin is looking for a place to hang out during the holidays! Made of color foam peices that easily stick together, this cute craft is ready to be hung up wherever there is a doorknob in your home! The take-home craft is available while they last in the Children's Room.

Generously sponsored by Debby and Richard Danner.

Free movies will be shown every Monday afternoon at 1 pm in the Meeting Room. Join us to watch recent movies on the big screen!

Any changes/updates to the movie schedule will be posted.

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation is teaming up with the Fall River Public Library to provide you with essential information on how to stay ahead of fraudsters this holiday season. Learn how to avoid lost or stolen packages, return policies and your rights as a consumer, how to spot credit card skimming devices, and more!

This free program is provided by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation. Registration is required. Please register by calling the Circulation Desk at 508-324-2700, ext. 2, or email kkulpa@sailsinc.org for more information.

Join us every Tuesday for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular picture books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities.  Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft to take home.

Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Our knitting club is back, welcoming all yarn crafters who enjoy knitting or crocheting! Join us for a fun, relaxing knitting circle, where we can share current projects, favorite patterns, and tips. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. Please bring your own yarn and needles.

The Knitting Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 2-3 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for our ongoing Teen Game Night! A handful of consoles and multiplayer games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Party will be available. We have a Nintendo Switch. Bringing your own handheld devices and controllers is encouraged, the more the merrier! 

This program is designed to allow children and 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, sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.

This program is 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.

$75 gift card incentives are being given out for all doses (Massachusetts residents only and while supplies last). 

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

We will present a different craft for adults on the first Wednesday of each month. All materials are provided and the event is free. Space is limited, so registration is required. Visit the circulation desk or call 508-324-2700, ext. 2, to sign up.

Sign up for the next month begins the third week of each month.

This month's craft: Beaded Christmas Ornament

Fall River Cultural Council - Informational Meeting

Ckass visit, movie, & craft.

Check out 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!

The Fall River Public Library's ongoing Dungeon and Dragons game continues!

Game is currently FULL, but contact Taylor to place your name on the waitlist. 

Program is intended for ages 12-18

Hello,

Hoping that you can accommodate two individuals in a study space for Friday, December 09th from 930a to 1130a, please?

Hello,

Hoping to reserve space to test two students individually on Friday, December 09th starting at 1130a, please?

Our Chess Club meets every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm for adults and those age 13+. Come alone or with friends for casual games of chess. We will play in the Fell Reading Room. Bring your own chess set if you have one, or we have some on hand. Beginners welcome.

The Christmas season comes alive with Delvena Theatre Company's production of the beloved Yuletide story, "A Christmas Carol." With the help of three ghosts, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge learns that the true meaning of Christmas is in giving, not getting. Experience the classic Charles Dickens novel in a staged reading with dramatic scenes featuring three actors in period costumes.

Note that the date for this show has been changed. Saturday, December 10 is the correct date.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Make your own Elf on the Shelf with this easy take home craft!  Sit him on any shelf in your home and watch his colorful beaded legs dangle!  Available in the Children's Room while supplies last.

Generously sponsored by Richard and Debby Danner.

Free movies will be shown every Monday afternoon at 1 pm in the Meeting Room. Join us to watch recent movies on the big screen!

Any changes/updates to the movie schedule will be posted.

Join us every Tuesday for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular picture books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities.  Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft to take home.

Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

This program is designed to allow children and 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, sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.

This program is 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.

Agenda

1. Roll Call

2 Reading of Open Meeting Law Recording Advisory

3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

4. Monthly Report of the Library Administrator

5. Presentation of Monthly Circulation Statistical Analysis

6.  Unfinished Business

7. New Business

8. Adjournment

$75 gift card incentives are being given out for all doses (Massachusetts residents only and while supplies last). 

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Ckass visit, movie, & craft.

Sit down with the Whos for their holiday feast and try some Who-Pudding and Who-Roast Beast! Although you can’t quite eat with this spoon, it’s a fun craft that transforms an everyday utensil into the iconic Christmas character. 

Check out 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!

The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Both new and returning members are welcome. Each month's book will be announced after the previous month's meeting.

Questions? Contact Diana in the Reference Department: dfaulkner@sailsinc.org or 508-324-2700, ext. 3.

The Fall River Public Library's ongoing Dungeon and Dragons game continues!

Game is currently FULL, but contact Taylor to place your name on the waitlist. 

Program is intended for ages 12-18

Meet the Grinch!

As the song says, he's "a bad banana with a greasy black peel!"... but still we love him anyway!  The Grinch will return to the Fall River Public Library for this holiday meet and greet to meet all his adoring fans!  A special "Grinch Craft" awaits all children who attend while supplies last!

Our Chess Club meets every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm for adults and those age 13+. Come alone or with friends for casual games of chess. We will play in the Fell Reading Room. Bring your own chess set if you have one, or we have some on hand. Beginners welcome.

The Christmas Train is leaving for the North Pole so, ALL ABOARD! This adorable gingerbread train has wheels that actually spin, making for a fun toy or holiday decoration! This take-home craft is available in the Children's Room while supplies last.

Generously Sponsored by Debbie and Richard Danner.

Free movies will be shown every Monday afternoon at 1 pm in the Meeting Room. Join us to watch recent movies on the big screen!

Any changes/updates to the movie schedule will be posted.

Santa Claus himself is taking time out from his busy schedule to to share some of his favorite holiday stories with the library's preschool storytime children!  Make a Christmas ornament for your tree following storytime. Be sure to bring your Christmas wish list to this very special storytime event! Refreshments will be served.

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Our knitting club is back, welcoming all yarn crafters who enjoy knitting or crocheting! Join us for a fun, relaxing knitting circle, where we can share current projects, favorite patterns, and tips. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. Please bring your own yarn and needles.

The Knitting Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 2-3 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome!

This program is designed to allow children and 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, sdunbar@fallriverschools.org.

This program is 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.

Our South Branch may be closed, but the Books & Tea group lives on! Both returning and new members are invited to join us 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!

Friends of the Library monthly meeting in the Nagle Room.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Ckass visit, movie, & craft.

Check out 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!

The Fall River Public Library's ongoing Dungeon and Dragons game continues!

Game is currently FULL, but contact Taylor to place your name on the waitlist. 

Program is intended for ages 12-18

This colorful reindeer is ready for the cold winter months ahead in his comfy, warm sweater!  Made of  pre-cut colored foam, he is easy to make! Choose from 3 different designs. This take-home craft is available while supplies last.

Generously sponsored by Debby and Richard Danner.

Join us every Tuesday for a fun morning of stories! Each program includes 30 minutes of stories from a selection of popular picture books and also features puppets, songs, and other activities.  Each session will end with an easy-to-make craft to take home.

Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature!

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

$75 gift card incentives are being given out for all doses (Massachusetts residents only and while supplies last). 

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Check out 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!

The Fall River Public Library's ongoing Dungeon and Dragons game continues!

Game is currently FULL, but contact Taylor to place your name on the waitlist. 

Program is intended for ages 12-18

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for our ongoing Teen Game Night! A handful of consoles and multiplayer games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Party will be available. We have a Nintendo Switch. Bringing your own handheld devices and controllers is encouraged, the more the merrier! 

NOTE: July 4th, 2023 is the first Tuesday of the month.  THE GROUP WILL MEET INSTEAD THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY, 7/11.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

We will present a different craft for adults on the first Wednesday of each month. All materials are provided and the event is free. Space is limited, so registration is required. Visit the circulation desk or call 508-324-2700, ext. 2, to sign up.

Sign up for the next month begins the third week of each month.

This month's craft: TBA

January 7 is the first Pokemon Community Day of 2023!  Catch some Pokemon around downtown and meet other trainers!  At the library you can receive your own Pokedex and visit the Children's Room, Circulation Desk, and Reference Desk to have your Pokedex stamped.  If you get all three you can enter a raffle to win some Pokemon Trading Cards!

Join us this winter for a couple of easy, sustainable crafts at the library! 

These crafts are intended for ages 12-18.

This month's craft is: mason jar lava lamps!

Space is limited, please register here: GOOGLE SIGN UP SHEET HERE.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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 weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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 weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Join our monthly anime club and meet other fans to talk about your favorite series, both new and old!  Want to start a new series? We’ll be ending every club meeting after watching episode one of a new series each month!  We’ll also have some tasty Japanese snacks to try as well!

    Program intended for ages 12-18! Registration is not required.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

We will present a different craft for adults on the first Wednesday of each month. All materials are provided and the event is free. Space is limited, so registration is required. Visit the circulation desk or call 508-324-2700, ext. 2, to sign up.

Sign up for the next month begins the third week of each month.

This month's craft: TBA

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for our ongoing Teen Game Night! A handful of consoles and multiplayer games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Party will be available. We have a Nintendo Switch. Bringing your own handheld devices and controllers is encouraged, the more the merrier! 

NOTE: July 4th, 2023 is the first Tuesday of the month.  THE GROUP WILL MEET INSTEAD THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY, 7/11.

Join us as we celebrate Fall River's own Joe Raposo with the unveiling of his portrait created by Fall River artist Sheila Oliveira. Joe Raposo was an accomplished composer best known for his musical contribution to such hit children's series as Sesame Street and The Electric Company, as well as for hit songs "Sing" and "Bein' Green." Come join us as we celebrate his life and legacy.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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 weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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 weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

Join our monthly anime club and meet other fans to talk about your favorite series, both new and old!  Want to start a new series? We’ll be ending every club meeting after watching episode one of a new series each month!  We’ll also have some tasty Japanese snacks to try as well!

    Program intended for ages 12-18! Registration is not required.

Our weekly Magic: the Gathering group is back! 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.

We will present a different craft for adults on the first Wednesday of each month. All materials are provided and the event is free. Space is limited, so registration is required. Visit the circulation desk or call 508-324-2700, ext. 2, to sign up.

Sign up for the next month begins the third week of each month.

This month's craft: TBA