Fall River Public Library Events

Mornings at the Park - Maplewood Park

Start your morning right with a visit to the Bookmobile. Sign-up for a library card, check out some books, learn about cool library programs/services!

Preschool Storytime

Join Children's Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children's books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft. Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Bookmobile & Mobile Adventures at Sunset Hills

The Bookmobile and the Trustees Mobile Adventures are teaming up for a summer of environmental fun at Sunset Hills! Celebrate the season by learning more about the environment through crafts, storytimes, and other exciting activities. The Bookmobile will also be open at this time for the public to sign up for library cards and check out some books!

Mornings at the Park - Lafayette Park

Start your morning right with a visit to the Bookmobile. Sign-up for a library card, check out some books, learn about cool library programs/services!

Photography Group

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.

Magic: The Gathering Commander Club

Teens and adults ages 13 and up are invited to join us for a bi-weekly meetup to play Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander! Participants are invited to bring their own bracket 2-3 decks, borrow one of ours, 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!

Bookmobile at Cornerstone Adult Day Health

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting Cornerstone Adult Day Health twice a month. Program members will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collection of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference collections. Crafts, puzzles, and reading groups will also be available during these visits.

Bookmobile at Summer Adventures at Father Travassos Park

The Bookmobile and the Trustees Mobile Adventures are teaming up for a summer of environmental fun at Father Travassos Park! Celebrate the season by learning more about the environment through crafts, storytimes, and other exciting activities. The Bookmobile will also be open at this time for the public to sign up for library cards and check out some books!

Knitting Club

Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters - just bring your yarn, needles, and yourself. It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Bystander Training with ACLU of Massachusetts

Join Sierra Brown from ACLU Massachusetts as she walks us through our rights when interacting with law enforcement or when observing law enforcement activity. This event is not intended to provide legal advice.

The Banned Book Club

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 August meeting we will be discussing The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!

Open Draw for Teens

Open Draw for Teens provides a space in the library every other Saturday for teens to draw and socialize with other creative peers! Every session we will have ample time to free draw, and occasionally will host workshops on paper crafts like making zines, flipbooks, pop-up comics, as well as assorted drawing exercises. Bring your sketchbooks, drawing pads, loose paper, old magazines, your favorite pens and pencils… whatever it is you use to draw! Some basic materials will also be available to use each session. For teens ages 13 - 18.

Summer Yoga Series

Enjoy a welcoming, beginner-friendly, all levels yoga flow experience. This class will open with a brief guided meditation. You’ll then be encouraged to move and awaken your body through yoga postures in an intuitive way that is accessible to you. A Synergy of Sound Healing Savasana (yogic nap) seals in this nurturing Sva Ha Yoga class. Guided by Andrea DeVeau-Cabral of Power and Grace Yoga (E-RYT 500hr). Please bring water and a yoga mat if possible.

Bookmobile Mornings at the Park - North Park

Start your morning right with a visit to the Bookmobile. Sign-up for a library card, check out some books, learn about cool library programs/services!

Bookmobile at River Falls Senior Living

Every month, the Bookmobile will be making biweekly visits to River Falls Senior Living! Residents will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference materials. Residents will also have the chance to learn how to use the library’s online resources, such as Libby and Hoopla! All materials will be brought into the building from the Bookmobile to increase accessibility.

Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Join us for a free screening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026, rated PG).

Bookmobile Afternoon at Kennedy Park

Stop on by the bookmobile at Kennedy Park! Sign-up for a library card, check out some books, learn about cool library programs/services!

Historical Fiction Book Club

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.

Preschool Storytime

Join Children's Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children's books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft. Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Community Resource Day

Every two weeks, join the library and several community partners for our community resource day! Organizations will be on hand to provide information and assistance for various community needs such as healthcare, homelessness, immigration, mental health issues, food insecurity, and more. This event is open to all members of the public and no registration is required.

Bookmobile at Bridgeview Adult Day Health

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting Bridgeview Adult Day Health twice a month. Program members will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collection of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference collections. Crafts, puzzles, and reading groups will also be available during these visits.

Magic: The Gathering Draft

Join us for a free Magic the Gathering draft. Space is limited and registration is required; call 508-324-2700 ext. 2 to sign up. For adults and teens ages 13+. The event begins promptly at 5:00pm and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Supplies provided by the Magikids organization.

English Conversation Group

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!

Bookmobile at St. Mathieu’s School Apartments

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting St. Mathieu’s School Apartments! Residents will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference materials. Residents will also have the chance to learn how to use the library’s online resources, such as Libby and Hoopla! All materials will be brought into the building from the Bookmobile to increase accessibility.

Knitting Club

Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters - just bring your yarn, needles, and yourself. It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Teen Game Night

Gamers unite for Teen Game Night!!! Every first Thursday of the month, teens are invited to the Fall River Public Library to play all sorts of collaborative and competitive multiplayer video games on the library projector. Show off your skills, learn about games new and old, and most importantly… have a blast!! For teens ages 13 - 18.

Staff Meetings

Closed - Labor Day

Bookmobile at Mitchell Heights Apartments

Every month, the Bookmobile will be making biweekly visits to Mitchell Heights Apartments! Residents will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference materials. Residents will also have the chance to learn how to use the library’s online resources, such as Libby and Hoopla! All materials will be brought into the building from the Bookmobile to increase accessibility.

Bookmobile at the Fall River Jewish Home

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting the Fall River Jewish Home! Residents will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference materials. Residents will also have the chance to learn how to use the library’s online resources, such as Libby and Hoopla! All materials will be brought into the building from the Bookmobile to increase accessibility.

Preschool Storytime

Join Children's Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children's books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft. Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Foundation Meeting

Bookmobile at Cornerstone Adult Day Health

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting Cornerstone Adult Day Health twice a month. Program members will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collection of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference collections. Crafts, puzzles, and reading groups will also be available during these visits.

Board of Library Trustees

Magic: The Gathering Commander Club

Teens and adults ages 13 and up are invited to join us for a bi-weekly meetup to play Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander! Participants are invited to bring their own bracket 2-3 decks, borrow one of ours, 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!

Writing Group

Welcome all writers! Looking to build a community with creative, like-minded people? Look no further! We'll be getting together once a month on the second Wednesday of each month to provide support and feedback and share our love of the craft of writing. Bring your favorite pen! * This month, we will meet in the Fell Reading Room. *

Knitting Club

Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters - just bring your yarn, needles, and yourself. It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

YA Comics Club: Pride Zines

Summer Zine-ing is here! This month we'll learn how to make easy, long cut zines, just in time for Pride! What is a zine?? Zines are small, handmade, DIY booklets you can make and photocopy to give out to friends and family. You can can put drawings, collages, writing, and everything in between in a zine! You'll also get to take home free, Pride-themed zines to read over the summer!

Beaded Plant Craft

Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop to create a beaded plant craft. Registration is required. Recommended for adults. 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.

Mission to the Moon: Launch It!

Children will create an air-powered rocket that they can launch to hit a distant target! This STEM workshop is designed to spark curiosity and creativity for children ages 8 to 13. All materials will be supplied. Presented by the Society of Women Engineers, New England Shoreline Section. Registration for this program begins Friday, September 4th. Call the Children's Room at 508-324-2700 ext. 4.

Bookmobile at River Falls Senior Living

Every month, the Bookmobile will be making biweekly visits to River Falls Senior Living! Residents will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference materials. Residents will also have the chance to learn how to use the library’s online resources, such as Libby and Hoopla! All materials will be brought into the building from the Bookmobile to increase accessibility.

Preschool Storytime

Join Children's Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children's books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft. Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children's literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Community Resource Day

Every two weeks, join the library and several community partners for our community resource day! Organizations will be on hand to provide information and assistance for various community needs such as healthcare, homelessness, immigration, mental health issues, food insecurity, and more. This event is open to all members of the public and no registration is required.

Middle Grade Book Club

The Children’s Room invites our middle grade readers (ages 8-12) to join our monthly book club! On the third Tuesday of every month, we will meet to discuss the assigned title which will be chosen from a selection of popular fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the assigned title will be provided for members to keep! Each month’s title and any related materials will be announced and distributed at the end of the previous session.

Bookmobile at Bridgeview Adult Day Health

Every month, the Bookmobile will be visiting Bridgeview Adult Day Health twice a month. Program members will be given the chance to sign up for a library card and browse the Bookmobile’s collection of adult fiction, nonfiction, large print, and reference collections. Crafts, puzzles, and reading groups will also be available during these visits.

Books & Tea Club

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! For questions, contact Betsy Washburn at 508-324-2700 ext. 3.

Writer’s Group Intensive Feedback Sessions

Sponsored by the Fall River Public Library Writer’s Group, members have the opportunity to register for monthly feedback intensive sessions. Submit up to 30 pages for in-depth feedback from peers. You must attend at least three regular Writer’s Group meetings to be eligible for feedback intensives. To register, call the library at 508-324-2700 ext. 2 or email Diana Faulkner at dfaulkner@sailsinc.org .

Knitting Club

Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters - just bring your yarn, needles, and yourself. It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Gaming with BEAM!

Join us on the third Thursday afternoon of each month 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!

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club

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.

Outside Organization ($25)

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.