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Library Hosts Talk On Harry Bucky Lew

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · New Bedford, MA

The New Bedford Main Library will host author Chris Boucher on Wednesday, August 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for a presentation about Harry "Bucky" Lew, described as basketball's first Black professional. The program will take place at the Main Library and is listed as a local author presentation. Registration is required, so residents who want to attend should reserve a place through the library's event calendar. The program offers a chance to learn about Lew's career and his place in basketball history.

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