Library Hours and Services
Current Winter Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8am-8 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-4:30 pm.
Summer Hours
MID-JUNE THROUGH LABOR DAY
Monday-Thursday 8am-8 pm;
Friday 9am-4:00 pm,
closed Saturdays.
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PASSPORT SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Please schedule an appointment by calling 508 324 2700, ext. 3. Appointments subject to availability of passport agents. We do not accept walk-in applicants.
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NOTARY SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
For notary service, call the reference department at 508 324 2700, ext. 3. Please note that we are not lawyers and cannot notarize wills, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, or other legal documents.
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LIBRARY OF THINGS:
You can borrow more than books! Our “library of things” now includes wifi hotspots, Nintendo Switch Lites, a laptop computer (in-library use only), bicycles (in season) and ukuleles!
Event Highlights
22 October
Fall River Celebrates: Japan – Senchado Ceremony
24 October
Bookmobile at Fall River’s Trunk or Treat
27 October
Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark; a campfire reading ages 13+
28 October
Fall River Celebrates Japan: Kamishibai and Origami for Kids
29 October
Doctor Gasp; Halloween Special Tour 2025 Spooky Musical Performance
30 October
The History of Feminism and Witchcraft
What’s New
New Museum Passes
We’ve added two new venues to our collection of free or reduced-rate passes: Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, RI and the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA! Visit our Museum Passes page for a full listing of aquariums, historic sites, museums, parks, and zoos you can visit.
New Research Databases
Learn a new language with Transparent Language! It’s easy and free.
New Digital Archives
We now offer online access to the Fall River Herald News from 1926-1979! Check out our growing online local history collection! Find historical maps, yearbooks, city directories and more on our Local History page.
Topic Guides
Our librarians have put together topic guides on a variety of subjects. Check them out here!
Biblioteca, Museum, Third Space
Museum Passes
The library offers free or reduced-price passes to museums, zoos, and other local attractions. Book a pass here to check availability and reserve a pass online.
History
Access genealogy resources, historical newspapers, and more local and community history information here.
Research
The library provides access to a wealth of information from Gale Databases, Consumer Reports, and so much more. Check out our Digital Resources page.
Connect
Stay connected with the library! View our Facebook page and YouTube channel, or subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates on library events.