Fall River Public Library set for week full of activities

The Fall River Public Library is featuring several activities this week for people of all ages.

Monday October 1, 2018 – Wednesday October 31, 2018
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Halloween Twister Contest!
Visit the Children’s Room throughout October and pick up a “Halloween Twister” whenever you check out a library book! If you find a picture of a bat when unraveling your twister, you can choose one of the ghoulishly delightful gifts from the witch’s cauldron! Children ages 12 and under may play once every day when visiting the library.
CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street)

Monday October 1, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM New Movie Mondays / Meeting Room
Solo: A Star Wars Story
CONTACT: Liane Verville 508-324-2700 ext. 7 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Monday October 1, 2018
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM BCRA Meeting/Nagle Room
Monthly meeting of the Bristol County Repeater Association/Fall River Amateur Radio Club
CONTACT: Skip Denault 7746443469 skip@denaultfr.com
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street)-Nagle Room

Tuesday October 2, 2018
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Preschool Storytime /Meeting Room
Each story time session will last approximately 45 minutes and will include stories and other activities. Parents are encouraged to arrive on time for the start of the story time. Introduce your child to the exciting world of literacy!
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
CONTACT: David R. Mello 508-324-2700 Ext. 4 dmello@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Tuesday October 2, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ESL Tutoring / Nagle Room
ESL tutors meet with students in the Nagle Room from 11:30-12:30 or in the Meeting Room from 12-1, or at other times in the library, by arrangement.
If you are a new student, come a few minutes early to sign up, or call ahead: 508-324-2700, ext. 2.
CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street)-Nagle Room

Tuesday October 2, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ESL Tutoring / Meeting Room
ESL tutors meet with students in the Nagle Room from 11:30-12:30 or in the Meeting Room from 12-1, or at other times in the library, by arrangement.
If you are a new student, come a few minutes early to sign up, or call ahead: 508-324-2700, ext. 2.
CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Tuesday October 2, 2018
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Computer class – TBA / Meeting Room
CONTACT: Liane Verville 508-324-2700, ext112 lverville@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Tuesday October 2, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Salem Witch Hysteria / Meeting Room
Watch history come alive with these fascinating dramatizations of the true stories of the Salem Witch Hysteria.
The setting is Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, a year in which, of the approximate 168 men and women accused of practicing witchcraft, 20 were executed.
Let’s see how things go in 2018 when the audience members become the jury in the trial of Susannah Martin. They will have the opportunity to question the defendant and form their own opinion as to her guilt or innocence. The cast will open up again to the audience after the performance for a lively discussion.
CONTACT: Liane Verville 15083242700112 lverville@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Wednesday October 3, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Library Needlecraft Club/Fell Room
Do you like to knit, crochet, or quilt? Are you interested in joining a crafting club at your library? Join our group that meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
We are open to all kinds of needle crafting, including knitting, crochet, quilting, cross stitch, or anything you like to do with fiber, fabric, or yarn. Free and open to the public – everyone is welcome! Bring your own needles and yarn or fabric and meet some other needlecraft enthusiasts. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome! Join us in socializing with others in a friendly setting while sharing tips and techniques. You can also showcase and view other crafters’ work!
CONTACT: Liane Verville 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street)- Fell Room

Wednesday October 3, 2018
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM New Wednesday Matinee / Meeting Room
Solo: A Star Wars Story
CONTACT: Liane Verville 5083242700 lverville@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Wednesday October 3, 2018
3:30 PM – 4:25 PM Make-and-take Crafts/South Branch
Halloween is coming! Start off the spooky season with a paper plate spider and yarn web to decorate your room with!
CONTACT: Elizabeth Washburn 5083242708 bwashbur@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: South End Branch (58 Arch Street)

Wednesday October 3, 2018
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Family Movie Night /South Branch
Hotel Transylvania
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teenaged daughter. (IMDB)
CONTACT: Elizabeth Washburn 5083242708 bwashbur@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: South End Branch (58 Arch Street)

Wednesday October 3, 2018
8:00 PM Book Talk: Blue Collars / Meeting Room
Fall River Public Library welcomes local author Catherine McLaughlin, who will share stories from her new book Blue Collars, published by Spinner Publications. Blue Collars tells the story of an Irish-American family in a typical working-class neighborhood in New Bedford from the 1950s through the 1970s. McLaughlin, a former English professor at at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Framingham State University, will answer questions about her book. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
“McLaughlin’s work never fails to leave the reader enthralled. Blue Collars is no exception. In this book, we journey the streets, backyards, and factories of New Bedford in the late 1950s throughout the fevered sixties as seen by McLaughlin’s young heroine, Finn. We watch hopefully as Finn overcomes one issue, dilemma after another — problems too heavy for her slender shoulders to bear, and we, the rapt reader, look for solutions alongside her.” — Patricia Gomes, Poet Laureate, City of New Bedford, Massachusetts
This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Thursday October 4, 2018
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Play & Learn /Meeting Room
This preschool program is designed to allow children and caregivers the opportunity to participate in social and art-based activities that promote family literacy. Activities will include stories, circle time, songs and finger plays. Recommended for children ages 5 and under.
Sponsored by the Fall River Public Schools in collaboration with the Department of Early Education.
CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 5083242700 kkulpa@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Thursday October 4, 2018
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pinterest Club / Meeting Room
Do you love looking for craft ideas on Pinterest–but sometimes get nervous about attempting a project, only to have a “Pinterest Fail?” Join our new Pinterest club, and get help and tips from other crafters while working in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Our group meets on the first Thursday of the month. Each month, we will try a new project together. Members can suggest ideas for future projects. All materials provided–just come ready to craft! This group is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.
October craft: To Be Announced
Registration is required. Please sign up at the front desk or call the library at 508-324-2700 to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
CONTACT: Gayle Orlando 5083242700, ext. 2 gorlando@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Saturday October 6, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Adult Craft Circle/South Branch
The holidays are coming up fast! Crochet? Knit? Macramé? Scrapbook? Beading? — If you are crafting this fall, come hang out with a supportive group of fellow crafters. If you want to learn a new craft, we can help! Bring a small portable project to work on and join us on Saturdays from now until Christmas for encouragement and fun!
CONTACT: Elizabeth Washburn 5083242708 bwashbur@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: South End Branch (58 Arch Street)

Saturday October 6, 2018
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Adult Craft Circle/South Branch
The holidays are coming up fast! Crochet? Knit? Macramé? Scrapbook? Beading? — If you are crafting this fall, come hang out with a supportive group of fellow crafters. If you want to learn a new craft, we can help! Bring a small portable project to work on and join us on Saturdays from now until Christmas for encouragement and fun!
CONTACT: Elizabeth Washburn 5083242708 bwashbur@sailsinc.org
LOCATION: South End Branch (58 Arch Street)