Central Library

New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford · Bristol · Massachusetts

By The Numbers

193,363

Print Volumes

100,682

Population Served

167,120

Annual Visits

24,762

Registered Users

1,134

Programs Per Year

14,180

Program Attendance

Figures reported at the library system level (FY 2024 IMLS Public Libraries Survey).

This Outlet

40,000

Square Feet

130

Hours / Week

Weeks Open