New Bedford Free Public Library

Category: Public library in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Address: 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Phone: +15089916275

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Cynthia Couto

Jul 28, 2022

I got a new library card. Polite librarian.

Xiomara Chandler

May 5, 2022

Me and my daughter Luna are frequently there and we have to say it's one of our favorite places and we love the library the staff is wonderful

Karen Martin

Sep 16, 2021

I could spend hours just admiring this gorgeous historic building with original light fixtures & paintings going back to New Bedford's whaling days. Truly amazing building. The staff is friendly & very helpful. Copies are only 10cents per page & a fax is only $1 per page. Try paying that at an office supply store. I didnt need my library card, but to use a computer, one is required. I believe its still free. Their computers are ancient, but functional. I read somewhere they have a geology room & help is available with an appointment. This library is so beautiful the dated equipment takes nothing from it.

Maria Santiago

Jul 22, 2021

I love the library, it's quiet and has almost every book, and the librarian and the library assistant are very polite and they know what they're doing, really helpful.

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Questions & Answers

is main branch handicapped accessable ?

William Sullivan | Sep 5, 2020
Jon Michaud | Sep 5, 2021

Yes wheelchair accessible

Does the library take book donations?

Ann Cardaci | Sep 6, 2019
Steven Froias | Sep 6, 2019

Yes, I believe they do - within reason.

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Is it open today on Martin Luther King day?

Jared Vieira | Sep 6, 2019
Bethany C | Sep 6, 2019

The library is closed today for the holiday but opens tomorrow 9am to 9pm.

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Is there a drop box

Meghan Novo | Sep 6, 2018
Bethany C | Sep 6, 2018

There is not a drop box at this library but it does open tomorrow at 9am.

I have an overdue book from the Lawlor Library. Can I return it to the Main Library--I don't have a car and live near the Main Library.

Margaret Grant | Aug 6, 2022
Jeanette Caldwell | Aug 6, 2022

As long as the book is returned to a library on the SAILS Network, you will be fine.

is the main library open on Saturdays ??

Roger Landry | Mar 9, 2022
Sebastien c. | Mar 9, 2022

Yes should be till 5pm or 5:30

how do i send a document to print at the library

Kathleen Guilford | Sep 5, 2021
Sabrina Shepard | Nov 9, 2021

If you go up to the second floor, they will give you the email address and print it out for you. Each page costs $.15

How much are copies?

mickey fawcett | Sep 5, 2021
Karen Martin | Oct 10, 2021

10 cents per page

Do you have a free notery public?

Lorraine Smith | Sep 5, 2021
David Pearson | Sep 5, 2021

No

Does the Main library have the children books Dogman???

Tina Fumo | Sep 5, 2020
Jen De Melo | Sep 5, 2020

The library has an extensive collection of all books. If u want to know specifically u can call & ask. If they dont have it they will put it on hold for u!

Are you still open right now???

michael chellel | Sep 6, 2019
Erica Marote | Sep 6, 2019

Today they are closed. Usually Monday to Thursday they are open until 9. Friday and Saturday until 5

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Is it possible to get information on family that were born and raised in new bedford. From 1800s to 1900s.. Thank you

Adam Terry | Sep 6, 2018
Bethany C | Sep 6, 2018

Possibly, there is a special collections department and genealogy help at the main library downtown. Try contacting them on Tuesday when they reopen.

Can I send a fax from here?

jonathon stevenson | Sep 6, 2018
Bethany C | Sep 6, 2018

Yes

Where do I park for the library?

Bonnie Hargrove | Sep 6, 2018
Sky Michaela | Sep 6, 2018

Parking garage is on Elm st

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