New Bedford Free Public Library  |
613 Pleasant Street /New Bedford, MA 02740 / Phone:(508)991-6275 / Fax: (508) 991-6368 |
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library's mission is to provide materials and services to help people obtain
information to meet their personal, educational and professional needs placing
particular emphasis on youth and reference service, and to serve as a
repository for local history and art.
The main library has
significant historical holdings including the third largest collection
worldwide of American Whaling materials, early 19th century Quaker materials,
and an extensive genealogy collection. Portuguese language materials are
available at the Casa da Saudade branch and Spanish language materials are
available at the Howland Green branch. |
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Main Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Sunday & Holidays
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613 Pleasant Street - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-991-6275 - Fax: 508-979-1481
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