# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Art from Inside: Opening Night with Kelly from Quincy's Prison Book Program on Thurs., Oct. 15 at 6pm

Where does the American prison system stand today? 
What strategies are there for rehabilitation and prevention?
Why do books matter in prisons?

Discuss the important topic of access to books in the context of mass incarceration with Kelly, Executive Director at Quincy's Prison Book Program.

This free event is in conjunction with the exhibit of Art From Inside, a curated collection of artworks which have been sent to Prison Book Program by incarcerated people over the course of its 54 year history.

Make a Difference: During October's exhibit, New Bedford Free Public Library will be collecting book donations to send to local prisons. 

The Prison Book Program is a nonprofit that supports incarcerated people by sending them free reading materials that match their needs and interests. Founded in 1972, this program holds nearly 200 volunteer sessions per year and is expanding to serve incarcerated readers in all 50 states.
 For more information about the Prison Book Program, please visit prisonbookprogram.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/main-library-art-from-inside-opening-night/200030775083830
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Bedford
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
- **lat**: 41.63499
- **long**: -70.9274
- **full address**: 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night being held?
  - **A:** Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night?
  - **A:** Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night is organized by New Bedford Free Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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