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Help Us Make Change!
|  | This year, the need is greater than ever—twice as many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table.
With your support, we can bring comfort and warmth to those facing tough times. Please join us by donating non-perishable food items to help us reach even more families in need.
Items can be dropped off at the circulation desk.
Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season.
Give generously. Every donation counts. |
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Saturday November 23 at 10AM |
Join Rob Macedo KD1CY, the Amateur radio Skywarn coordinator for National Weather Service.
In his talk, he will be providing a high level discussion of the ARES/Skywarn program and how it fits in with severe weather reporting and forecasting. He will also discuss how amateur radio works with our local National weather service office.
No Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, December 3 at 6PM |
Join Sam Allen, Esq. of Law Mom, a women-owned and operated estate and business planning law firm.
In this event, Sam will cover: - Protect Your Legacy - Learn how to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored with strategic estate planning.
- Avoid Legal Pitfalls - Discover ways to minimize legal complications and costs associated with probate and estate distribution.
- Gain Peace of Mind - Get expert advice on crafting a plan that secures your family’s future and gives you peace of mind.
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Wednesday, December 4 at 6PM |
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Come enjoy an evening of calmness and relaxation with Claudia D'Emilia Iafrate. Introduced to Reiki in 2007, and by 2016, she obtained attunements of level three as a Reiki Master Teacher.
About This Event: Experience the calming vibrations in the pure frequencies of the 7 Rose Quartz Crystal bowls, multi-dimensional Symphonic Gong and a variety of other healing instruments as they “bathe” away the chatter and stresses of everyday life. Recalibrate on a cellular level. Find deep relaxation and restoration of mind, body, and spirit.
Please bring with you an exercise/yoga mat, pillow, blanket…maybe even a sleeping bag, whatever you need to find comfort while resting on the floor.
This program is for adults age 18+
*A consent form will be provided after registration and required to participate in the session.
Registration is required. | Registration Will Open November 20 at 12PM |
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Friday November 22 at 10AM |
Join Triumph for 123 Read & Draw Art Class!
Fun and creative, social and skill building, this eight week program is for you and your child ages 3-6.
| Registration Is Required | To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org. |
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Monday, December 9 at 6PM | Join us for a relaxing Paint Night with Sylvia at the library!
In this guided session, participants will create a beautiful snowy scene at dusk featuring elegant birch trees, a warm setting sun, and a vibrant red cardinal. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, Sylvia will provide step-by-step instruction to help you craft your own winter masterpiece.
All supplies are included, and no prior painting experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative evening and leave with a piece of art you can proudly display! |
Registration Opens November 25 at 1PM |
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Tuesday December 11at 10AM | Join us for a lot of musical play!
Songs, fingerplays, sit and sing, movement, and props followed by group instrument play with simple classroom rhythm instruments.
Recommended for kids up to age 5. | Registration Opens November 26 at 9AM |
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Wednesday December 4 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. Due to the unpredictability and short attention spans of very young children these programs usually run about 25 to 30 minutes.
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.
No registration required. |
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Wednesday December 4 at 4PM | |
Mathnasium of Easton is pleased to offer FREE math tutoring in collaboration with the Bridgewater Public Library!
This program is ideal for students in grades 3-12. The goal is to give local youth access to the Mathnasium program through homework help, math games and introduce a bit of their method. A total of 8 slots will be provided each date.
To maximize the impact, sessions are limited to one per student and two sessions per family. | Registration Is Required |
Register with Mathnasium or call 508-407-0695 |
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Saturday December 7 at 11AM | Come in and build with our Legos!
This program is drop in and parents will need to remain with their children and supervise.
No Registration Required. |
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Monday November 25 at 5:00PM | Calling all family historians, family genealogists, and anyone who would like to start researching their ancestors!
Starting August 12th, Bridgewater Public Library is hosting drop-in genealogy research help on Monday evenings from 5 to 8 pm.
Bring your laptop, your notes, and your brick walls, and we’ll work together to brainstorm research plans and find new records online. The library now has a subscription to Ancestry Library Edition which gives our patrons free access to over 20 million Ancestry records.
Join us Monday nights at Drop-In Genealogy for help researching your family story. And come by the library anytime to access our expanded genealogy resources.
No Registration Required. |
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Now Through November 30 |
Thanks to the generous support of The Herblock Foundation, this new exhibit features artistic reproductions of legendary Washington Post editorial cartoonist, Herbert Block.This exhibit features works that focus on the theme of democracy. Herblock used his talents to present important questions and challenges that words alone cannot:
We must vote, meet our civic responsibilities, pay taxes and expect the best of our elected government officials to work on behalf of all the people. The clarity of his message and artistic style were perfectly fused, providing transparency, a humorous and telling look at our leaders, ourselves and the world.
Stop by the library this November and sign our guest book! |
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Flora T. Little Art Gallery |
November Artist |
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The Prison Book Program's exhibition Art From Inside will remain on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery through the month of November.
| About the Program |
Prison Book Program has been supporting the freedom to read for incarcerated men and women since 1972. Most book requests come in the form of a handwritten letter, and PBP responds with a package of books which have been selected to match each requestor's specific needs and interests. |
About the Exhibit |
Art from Inside is a curated selection of works that incarcerated men and women have sent to Prison Book Program over the course of its 50+ year history. Most pieces have been sent as a token of gratitude for a shipment of free books. Many but not all pieces in the show are book-themed, depicting reading as liberating. |
Social Media | Facebook @prisonbookprogram︱X @prisonbookprog︱Instagram @prisonbookprogram︱TikTok @prisonbookprogram.org |
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In Our Children's Library |
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Free Book and Discussion Guide |
Race to the Truth: Colonization and the Wampanoag Tribe explores the history of the Wampanoag people and the profound impact of European colonization on their lives, land, and culture.
The book sheds light on the arrival of Pilgrims in 1620 and the beginning of colonial expansion in what is now Massachusetts. It highlights the resilience and resistance of the Wampanoag, who faced displacement, disease, and the suppression of their traditions.
Through the accounts of modern Wampanoag people, the book emphasizes the tribe’s efforts to reclaim and preserve their heritage, language, and stories.
Get your copy in the Children's Library Section beginning
November 20th. |
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Hilarious Books To Get |
You Through The Holidays |
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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.
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Coming Soon...... | Library Holiday Open House
Adult and Kids Painting Events A Night With Maureen Hancock A Night Of Irish Music
Author Stephanie Gayle |
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Available at the Bridgewater Public Library! | With Ancestry, family historians and genealogists can come to the Bridgewater Public Library and have full access to Ancestry Library Edition records for their research!
Ancestry is the largest online family history resource, with over 20 billion records. Our new subscription includes records from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as major collections from France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Australia, and China.
Records include: US census records (1790-1950) Canadian census records (1851-1911) Birth, marriage, and death records from the US, UK, and Canada Canadian Genealogy Index (1600s-1900s) Drouin Collection of French-Canadian and Quebec historical records (1621-1967) Immigration, emigration, passport, and naturalization records US and Canadian passenger lists (1865-1935) Some US military records Court, land, tax, and probate records Come to the library with your own laptop or use one of our computers and continue to research your family story! |
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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