'Tis the Season For Giving

Unwrapped Gifts Accepted through December15

In collaboration with South Shore Foster Closet, the Bridgewater Public Library will be collecting unwrapped gifts for foster teens. Grab a tag or two from one of our giving trees the next time you visit the library and then bring back the unwrapped gift by December 15th. 

Can't Make it to the Library?

We get it! Its the busiest season of the year. You don't need a gift tag to participate. You can choose an item from our wish list and bring it back (unwrapped) before December 15th!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30AM

Come in and have some fun with Big Ryan! Big Ryan's toddler program focuses on Puppet Play and Music and Movement. This program usually runs for about 25 to 30 minutes. No registration required.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

December 4 at 1:00PM | Drop-in Event

Join us for a showing of Miracle on 34th Street (1947), not rated, 1 hour 36 minutes. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and snacks.

After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken.

Upcoming Holiday Movies

December 5 at 9:30AM | Registration Required

Join us for this 30 minute class designed for caregivers and their children (ages 6 weeks to pre-crawling) with certified yoga instructor Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots, LLC. Join Jennifer and connect with your infant, as well as with other adults in their community, through gentle movement, song and discussion. 

Please bring a yoga mat for yourself and a blanket/car seat for baby.

To register for this program, please click the button below. 

Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00AM

The Town Manager Meet-Up is your chance to mingle and talk about all things town-related with your Town Manager! Whether you have burning questions, brilliant ideas, or just want to put a face to the name, this is your golden opportunity!

Art Class with Melissa

December 6 at 2:00PM | Registration Required

To register for this program, please click the button below. 

The TaleSpinners encourage all sorts of writing: memoir, poetry, short stories, and/or novels. Thy engage in gentle, helpful, and encouraging critiques of one another’s writing, and everyone gets a chance to share their work. All are welcome to attend!

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00PM

Community Events

Sunday, December 3 | 12:00 to 4:00PM

This Sunday, Christmas on the Common will take place, a festive gathering of vendors, food, activities and fun for the entire family. Once again, the Library Trustees will be giving out gently used, wrapped books for free. Please stop by our tables, say hello and let your child or teen select a book to take home. Perhaps you will find a book for yourself too, as we will also have books for the adults. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Make New Holiday Memories

Preserve the Old

For Seasons to Come

Digitization Station

Winter is Coming

Snuggle with a Good Book

Dark and brooding, these novels are perfect for reading under a warm blanket or with a cup of tea.

When you place a book on hold it gets shipped to the Bridgewater Public Library free of charge. You will then be notified when it is available for pickup!
You can also look for these titles as e-books & audiobooks using the Libby App.