This Weekend in South Coast Fun Time
Everything happening Friday through Sunday in South Coast Fun Time.
Itty Bitty Story Time
Itty Bitty Story Time is recommended for ages 0-2. There is no registration required. Come enjoy finger songs, puppets, bubbles, lap-sit songs and more!
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale
Bargains abound as the Friends host their July book sale. Come stock up on summer reads while supporting the Friends at the same time.
Howland Green: Storytime
Join us every Friday for story time filled with fun stories and crafts that spark imagination and early learning!
Lawler: Device Advice
Get some one-on-one tech help from your friendly library staff.
Preschool Story Time
Preschool story times are recommended for ages 3-5. There is no registration required. Come enjoy themes, ABC's, stories, crafts, instruments and more!
Reel Reads: Fiction to Film Book Club
Compare the book to the movie every month with a book discussion at 2:30 and the film to follow at 3:00. All are invited to just watch the film as well!This month's showing: Hamilton
T(w)een Friyays
Celebrate the end of the week at the Mattapoisett Library! Make crafts, play board games, read, or just chill in the teen space. Ages 10-17 welcome!
After Party
AFTERPARTY Welcome Back Witches & Wizards!Grades 6-12September 18th6-8 pm Dress in your robes and make your own wands for our return to magic school theme! Each month features an interactive music playlist, tasty snacks, and a smorgasbord of craft materials. Bring a friend, and chill with other creative teens!No registration required.
Crafts & Combat: A Renaissance Workshop
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.
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale
Bargains abound as the Friends host their July book sale. Come stock up on summer reads while supporting the Friends at the same time.
Felicia's Tech Corner
Need free, personalized tech help? Drop by the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for one-on-one assistance.* Not sure? Email faguiar@sailsinc.org or call the library at 508-758-4171 to see if we can help!Accessing library e-books and audio books on Libby and HooplaBasic Windows, Apple, Android, or Kindle helpBasic email and social media help* We can provide minimal assistance with issues dealing with sensitive information (i.e., medical and financial).
CARA BEAN Comics & Mindful Doodling Workshop (1)
More info yet to come!No registration required - this is a free program and all supplies will be provided.Proudly sponsored by a grant from the Wareham Cultural Council/MA Cultural Council.
Wilks: Novel Nails
Meet up with other DIY Nail Artists!Bring your favorite polish (or try something new), do your nails, share tips, and vibe with others who love the art of a good mani.Drop in! Ages 13+3rd Saturday of every month.
Lawler: Crafty Kids Club
This is our monthly weekend craft club for elementary school aged children where they make a craft to take home.Meets on the first and third Saturday of every month.
Sewing & Maker Club
A casual, creative group for makers of all skill levels! Bring your own projects and supplies, excluding any messy crafts such as pottery wheels or splatter paint. You also have the option to bring a snack to share. No RSVP is needed, just drop in! This club meets on a monthly basis.
Southworth: Friends Event - Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education with Janis Robinson Daly
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. to hear award-winning author Janis Robinson Daly as she shares how genealogy research inspired her to write historical fiction. She will also discuss how the genre educates readers seeking ways to embrace life-long learning. The event will include readings from Daly's books, book sale, and signing. The presentation will be held at Southworth Library.Inspired by an unknown fact about an ancestor discovered through genealogy research, Janis Robinson Daly wrote her first novel, The Unlocked Path, which celebrates pioneering women doctors at the turn of the 20th Century. Its sequel, The Path Beneath Her Feet, honors the work of the American Women’s Hospitals in rural America during the 1930s. Daly's most recent novel, Under Two Flags, retells the true story of a Boston woman, Josephine Marzynski, who travels to Berlin at the height of the Great War to study opera. Her annual literary citizenship program, #3
2026 Fall Feast at the Madeira Feast Grounds
Fun for the whole family! Live entertainment all day: The Concept Duo kicks off the fun, DJ Rock the Mike spins your favorite hits, and headliner Lacey Cheryl 5 Band closes out the night. Folkloric performances by The Group Folkloric Madeirense, the Discovery Language Academy kids folkloric group, and the Club Recordacoes De Portugal folkloric group. Line dancing and boot scootin' with Sarah T. Tons of kids activities including arts & crafts, games & prizes, and more. Good food, cold drinks, family, friends, and fall memories. Bring the family, bring your friends — make it a tradition!
EMO Night Karaoke
Sing your heart out at EMO Night Karaoke, headlining The Vault in New Bedford. This event is a perfect opportunity for fans of emo and pop-punk to belt out their favorite anthems in a fun and supportive environment. Gather your friends and unleash your inner rock star in Downtown New Bedford for a night of nostalgic tunes and unforgettable performances.
Sunday Book Club
This month, the club is reading by . Copies are available at the library. For more information, please email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.