Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library

07/21/2026

Do you ever wonder what it would feel like to be on Critical Role or Dimension 20? Get a taste of the action by joining our Lit City Library Con D&D One Shot hosted by DM Dr. Nyk! We're looking for experienced players who would enjoy using a premade character sheet. Sign up with the QR code or at this link: https://forms.gle/mNsTbwhwVGnGcDZy7

07/18/2026

After some scheduling issues, we are excited to announce that Lit City Library Con will now be taking place at Howland Green on August 22nd, 2026! Read our updated FAQ to learn more about the con!

What is Lit City Library Con? Lit City Library Con is a free one-day manga, anime, comics, scifi and gaming convention in New Bedford, Massachusetts. How much does it cost to attend? Nothing! It& #8…

07/13/2026

Big Updates for Lit City Library Con! We're moving to Lawler for this year's con, so check out the updated FAQ on the Friends website.

What is Lit City Library Con? Lit City Library Con is a free one-day manga, anime, comics, scifi and gaming convention in New Bedford, Massachusetts. How much does it cost to attend? Nothing! It& #8…

06/11/2026

Celebrating AHA! New Bedford with the Mobile New Bedford Free Public Library !

05/09/2026

Join us in an hour for this exciting concert happening at the downtown main library!

03/24/2026

TONIGHT:
Join us on the third floor of the main library for different games on the switch. Bring a device that connects to WiFi to play jackbox games.

This program is designed for ages 25-40

02/14/2026

Looking for an easy way to help the New Bedford Free Public Library? Try decluttering your book shelf at home and donating your pre-loved books to any of the five branches in our city! Purchasing used books from the Friends book sale directly supports programming at our libraries. Our libraries can accept books and CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays that are in good condition as donations, but we can't accept textbooks, toys and games, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or vinyl records.

12/23/2025

Join us for a night of gaming at the downtown library! We will be playing Mario kart and if we get bored of that, super smash brothers brawl!

10/29/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Come as you are, stay for a hang

Horror movie history and trivia night
Main library 3rd floor!

09/30/2025

Come join us for a new program ☺️☺️