casaCasa da Saudade Library

The Casa da Saudade Branch is located in the south end of the city in the Sister Aurora Avelar Community Center. Originally funded by a federal grant, it opened in 1971 in a small store front on Rivet St with a collection of 3,000. In 1975, it moved to its present location. The collection is in English, Portuguese, and Crioulo. There are approximately 34,000 volumes, 92 subscriptions for newspapers and magazines, DVDs, videos, audio cassettes and a special collection of materials acquired to assist Portuguese fishermen and their families.

Ongoing programs are held to commemorate significant events such as the Day of Portugal, the Cape Verdean Independence Day, and book releases by Portuguese authors or about Portuguese speaking people.

Class visits are available – call (508) 991-6218 to schedule your class visit.

Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) Class Visits Available
Monday – Wednesday: 9AM – 5PM

Thursday: 12PM – 8PM

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Call 508-991-6218 to schedule your class visit.

Directions

Casa Da Saudade
58 Crapo Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 991-6218

195 to Exit 26 to Rt. 18 South. At the seventh light, take a right onto Rivet St. Proceed to the first light and turn right onto County St. Take the first left onto Thompson St. The library is two blocks ahead, on the right, on the corner of Crapo St.