Grab your knitting supplies and join fellow knitters for a fun day at The Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library. Don't know how to knit? No problem! Staff will be able to teach you the basics of knitting, and you will not leave empty-handed!

The Howland-Green branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library will host an all-day (9am-5pm) outdoor book sale.

From 1:00-3:00pm, the New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium (NBACE) will be there offering a Free Bookmark Making Workshop using dried flowers, quotes, fancy papers, and tassels.

From 3:30-5:00pm, as a wrap-up celebration for 20mi2, they’ll have cake and other snacks.

The Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library will host Delilah, the giant whale, and story time.

We know whales are big, but do you know HOW big? Step inside this inflatable whale and find out!

Delilah, designed by artists AND scientists, is a life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale, measuring 45 feet long. Her measurements are based off of a real whale who lived along the East Coast in the US and Canada. Delilah fits 20 adults or 30 kids at a time, so step inside and take a look at her giant lungs, skeleton, spine, and ribs…and hear her story!

Delilah and her family are part of the North Atlantic right whales - an endangered species with fewer than 360 individuals remaining.

Find some treasures or your next great read at the Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library's Book Sale!

The Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library, located at the edge of Brooklawn park, will be hosting storytime and a fun craft for children.

After story time and fun crafts, consider checking out the park, featuring playgrounds and lovely spots for a family picnic.

The Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library, located at the edge of Brooklawn park, will be hosting storytime and a fun craft for children.

After story time and fun crafts, consider checking out the park, featuring playgrounds and lovely spots for a family picnic.

The Wilks Branch of the New Bedford Free Public Library invite you to “come on board the Bookmobile at the Wilks Library!”

Explore this unique library on wheels, and even take a selfie in the driver's seat!

Find some treasures or your next great read at the Wilks Library's book sale!

Local Author Book Fair

Recreate the Scholastic Book Fair experience with local New Bedford authors! Get a chance to meet local authors who will be promoting and selling their latest work. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win door prizes and a small 20mi2 commemorative gift.  This event will take place in the 3rd floor Meeting Room of the Downtown Library.

The Art Curator will offer tours of the library's historic Art Collection which includes paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings all on view in the downtown library. This guided tour will include perennial favorites by Albert Bierstadt and John James Audubon, as well as highlighting some gems by Walton Ricketson, Clifford Ashley, Francis Davis Millet, and Clement Nye Swift.

Tours will be held at 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 6PM, and 7PM. Tours will begin in the Art Room and will last 20-30 minutes. Adults and families are welcome.