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Fall River Public Library

Your one-stop source for information, education and entertainment. Open weekdays 8-8, Fri/Sat 9-4:30. Visit us online at fallriverlibrary.org.
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The Fall River Public Library is a historic library in the heart of downtown Fall River. First established in 1861, the library opened in its current location in 1899 and was renovated in 2001. Still maintaining its 19th-century charm, the library now offers public access to 21st-century technology, along with programs and services for all ages.

07/18/2024

Kids enjoyed a UNICORN STORYTIME at the library earlier this week. With our summer reading program, there's something new and fun just about every day at the library, so come check us out!

07/18/2024

It's not too late to donate to the Fall River Public Library Foundation's Second Century Campaign! This charitable foundation helps support the mission and outreach of the Fall River Public Library. All donors will receive an invitation to our annual catered thank-you reception this fall.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, you can mail a check or pay online. See options below, and thank you to everyone who supports our library.

The Fall River Public Library Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of encouraging gifts and bequests to the Fall River Public Library and overseeing the financial management of any funds thus accrued, to support the library in its missio...

07/16/2024

Visit fallriverlibrary.org for a list of passes available at the Fall River Public Library. We have 16 passes available for aquariums and zoos, historic sites, museums, and parks/nature preserves.

07/16/2024

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07/15/2024

It's nice and cool at the library! We have free wifi, public computers, and plenty to read.

Fall River and surrounding areas are under heat advisory through tomorrow evening as hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

If you don't have air conditioning at home or require access to cooling shelters, Government Center, the Fall River Public Library, and our 4 senior center locations are open during business hours to the public. Additionally, YMCA Southcoast branches will open to the public as cooling centers during this time.

Learn more about preventing heat-related illness here: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/prevention/index.html

Read up on extreme heat safety tips here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips

07/15/2024

Browse our events page on our website. There's always something going on at the library!

Fall River Public Library offers a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids. Check our calendar to see what's going on at the Fall River Public Library!

07/12/2024

Preview of coming attractions: THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE will play a FREE concert at Fall River Heritage State Park on MONDAY, JULY 22 at 6 pm. The Eagles Experience captures the unique California sound and style of the Eagles in their late 1970s heyday.

In addition to the concert, there will be food trucks available on site and a raffle. This event is generously sponsored by Richard and Debbie Danner. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for providing the venue. Please go directly to Fall River Heritage State Park, not to the library.

In case of rain, the concert will take place Tuesday, July 23 at 6 pm.

07/12/2024

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07/09/2024

More pictures of our cute visitors! The alpacas from Kave Rock Farm in Rehoboth stopped by the library today, and we had a great turnout!

07/09/2024

Well, hello, alpacas! 🦙🩷

07/08/2024

Looks like this alpaca found an EXTREME way to stay cool in the summer heat! But do you think his friends tease him about his haircut?

Tomorrow, you'll get a chance to meet some cute BABY ALPACAS from Kave Rock Farm. They will be visiting the library at 1 pm. Children are invited to pet the alpacas and learn all about these gentle, fascinating animals.

This free family event is sponsored by Rockland Trust and the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.

07/05/2024

The library is open today, 9-4! Come visit and pick up your books, movies, museum passes, and wifi hotspots for the weekend.

07/02/2024

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07/01/2024

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06/28/2024

We had a full house and a very happy & engaged group of artists last night! Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop led a workshop on creating pictures or wind chimes using bottle caps and other upcycled objects. Stephanie’s next workshop will be July 30. Follow us for more details soon!

06/27/2024

Are your kids taking part in SUMMER READING CLUB?
It's not just for school-age kids! Even little kids can participate by having an adult or older sibling read to them.
For every ten picture books or one chapter book a child reads (or listens to), they get entered into a grand prize drawing, to be drawn at our end-of-summer party. Kids can also earn small incentive prizes along the way.
Each week, kids can enjoy a range of fun crafts, activities, and entertainment, ranging from concerts to puppet shows to science adventures and animal visits!
So why NOT sign up for summer reading? Pick up your reading logs in the Children's Room!

06/27/2024

If you missed our Summer Reading Kickoff this morning, you missed a great show! But the good news is, you can still sign up for the library's seven-week summer reading program by visiting the Children's Room. We'll have tons more fun, free events to enjoy all summer!

Thank you to Rockland Trust and Friends of the Fall River Public Library for sponsoring our summer reading program.

06/27/2024

Our Bottle Cap Art workshop for tonight is FULL. If you are signed up and find you can't attend, please let us know ASAP so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list. Thank you!
Adult circulation desk: 508-324-2700, ext. 2.

12/14/2023

How cute are these sock gnomes created by kids at the library? We hope to bring back this craft next year. Special thanks to Debby and Richard Danner for sponsoring this program!

12/13/2023

Happy Holidays from the library! Just a reminder of our upcoming holiday hours:

We will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 and will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 for our usual hours, 8 am - 8 pm.

The North Pole post office annex is still open in the Children's Room! Visit between now and Saturday, December 23 to write your letter to Santa and drop it off here.

We also have a special Christmas Stocking Raffle in the Children's Room! Kids are welcome to take a chance every time the visit the Children's Room from now through December 23rd. Winners can choose a holiday book or stocking filled with fun gifts, and anyone who plays can choose a sticker or eraser.

12/12/2023

Thank you, Santa Claus, for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and read to the kids at Fall River Public Library today!

12/12/2023

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12/11/2023

FREE TICKETS to the Fall River Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert on Sunday, December 17 at 3 pm are available at the Fall River Public Library starting today. Tickets are available at the adult circulation desk on a first come, first served basis. You must pick up your set of two tickets at the library in person.

The Holiday Pops Concert will be held at the Margaret L. Jackson Fine Arts Center at Bristol Community College on December 17. Doors open at 2:45 pm.

12/11/2023

Kids enjoyed the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and decorate some cookies with them last week! This week, Santa returns to the library for a storytime. Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, December 12) for a Storytime with Santa at 11 a.m. 🎅🎄

12/07/2023

Have you signed up for hoopla digital yet? It's free and you can access audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and even comics--with no wait time! Download the free app and start enjoying digital content right away. Call our Reference Department for a tech help session if you need help getting started: 508-324-2700, ext. 3.

Streaming festive movies on hoopla with your library card is as easy as pie. Get cozy and enjoy the show. 🍿🎬 https://hoopla.app.link/WGq6zAyx9Eb

12/07/2023

The SAILS mobile app is not currently available. A new version will be introduced in the new year. In the meantime, here are some options for searching for books and accessing your account.

You can also visit fallriverlibrary.org on your phone or computer and use the search bar on our home page. Feel free to call the library if you need help!

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Address

104 N Main Street
Fall River, MA
02720

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+15083242700

Website

http://fallriverlibrary.org/

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Videos

Summer Reading Kickoff 2024 with Rolie Polie Guacamole at the Fall River Public Library!

Teddy Bear Mascot

In case you were wondering if the library was holding its TEDDY BEAR PICNIC this year ... Meet our new teddy bear mascot! He will make his debut at our Summer Reading Kickoff on THURSDAY, JUNE 27 at 11 am. We are asking kids to help choose a name for our bear! The winning name will be announced at the Teddy Bear Picnic on July 30th.

Have you seen the Godzilla display at the library? Here's a sneak peek! Visit the display cases outside the Children's Room to see Godzilla & Friends up close!

Watch the magic beanstalk grow when kids say the magic word, "READ!" Thank you to everyone who made our Summer Reading Kickoff event a success: - Our sponsors, Rockland Trust - Our performer, John McDonough and the Pumpernickel Puppets - Our guest, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan - Our library Friends, supporters, and visitors ... and, of course, our PHENOMENAL Supervisor of Children's Services, David Mello!

Watch as the power of reading makes the magic beanstalk grow! Join us for "Read! Happily Ever After," the 2023 Summer Reading Club at the Fall River Public Library.

SUMMER READING is happening now!

And now, we bring you a very important message from your friendly neighborhood Yeti! Does anyone speak Yeti? We think he's saying, "Make sure to visit the library and pick up a good book this week!"

Thank you to everyone who showed up for Harry Potter's Birthday Party today! A magical time was had by all.

Scott Jameson brings his magic to the Fall River Public Library with balloons, juggling, illusions, and more!

Here are Margaret Moody's puppets entertaining at Fall River Public Library yesterday! Our summer reading program is in full swing now, and we have weekly storytimes under the tent on Tuesdays at 11, plus tons of special events. Visit the library to pick up a summer schedule!

Kicking off Summer Reading with a balloon launch at the Fall River Public Library! Kids up to age 12 can visit the library to sign up for the six-week reading club to be eligible for awesome prizes and special events.

Summer reading begins! Vanessa and the Jumping Monkeys performing NOW at Fall River Public Library!

Happy birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar! Kids enjoyed a story, movie, raffle, and some caterpillar cupcakes!

Ventriloquist and drummer Kevin Driscoll and friends at Fall River Public Library!

Live now at the Fall River Public Library-- the Toe Jam Puppet Band, kicking off our Summer Reading Safari, 2018!

Fun memories from our Pirate Night! Thank you again to the Fall River Women's Union for sponsoring this family event.

Doctor Strange's Magic Show - Superhero Night

Thanks to everyone who attended our amazing EVENING OF SUPERHEROES! Here's a video showing one of the mystifying tricks from DOCTOR STRANGE'S MAGIC SHOW.

Teddy Bear Parade!

The Toe Jam Puppet Band had kids (and adults, too!) singing along, dancing in the aisles, and hula-hooping today for the opening of our Summer Reading program! Here they are performing the theme song to "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" Thank you to the Police Athletic League for allowing us to use the P.A.L. Auditorium and to our summer reading sponsors, Rockland Trust!

Toe Jam Puppet Band: Hula Hoops

The Toe Jam Puppet Band and balloon sculptor extraordinaire Chip Rascal celebrated the start of summer reading at Fall River Public Library today! Thank you to the Police Athletic League and Rockland Trust.