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The Library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 23rd and 

Friday, November 24th in Observance of Thanksgiving.  


Upcoming Events


Meet attorney and writer of thriller crime novels, Adelene Ellenberg. Adelene will discuss her newest thriller crime novel, The Killer's Kid, the sequel to Eminent Crimes.

In this casual meet-and-greet event, the author will take questions from and invite discussion with the audience. All are welcome to attend.

Baby & Me Movement & Mindfulness Class

Tuesday, December 5th at 9:30AM

Registration opens on November 21 at 9:00AM 

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, please click the button below.

Register Here

Art Class with Melissa

Wednesday, November 22 at 9:00AM

Registration Opens on November 22 at 9:00AM

Join Melissa from Beeble Art to create some art! All artistic levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. This program is recommended for kids ages 6+.

To register, please click the button below.

Register Here

🎅 Ho ho ho! 🎅

He's making his list and

checking it twice!

Submit your letters starting November 22.

The Bridgewater Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be accepting letters to Santa online this year!


Kids, get a Jingle Bell Jumpstart on your letter by having an adult help you write to Santa. Our library elf, Jingle, will make sure Santa gets your letter.


Parents, please make sure the form is filled out to include your child's full name and address if you would like a response.

To submit a letter, please click the button below. 

Santa's Special Mailbox 📬


 Borrow Some Magazines


Magazines Available Both Physically & Digitally 

All you need is a Library Card!

You can also borrow magazines online using the Libby App.

Spread Your Good

 Wealth This Season:

Donate Today!

Unwrapped gifts will be accepted through Dec 15

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. 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

 With Central Square Congregational Food Pantry

Donations Accepted Through November 18th


Share your good wealth and prosperity this season by donating to our food drive where we'll help put food on the table of those who need it most.

Below, find a list of the most requested items.


Food Items:

  • Peanut butter

  • Salad dressing 

  • Ketchup, mustard, & mayo 

  • Brownie, cake, & muffin mix 

  • Pasta & Pasta Sauce

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Cereal & oatmeal

  • Mac & cheese

  • Rice Pilaf

  • Canned Goods

  • Crackers & cookies

  • Snacks

  • Flour & sugar

  • Cooking Oil

Beverages:

  • Coffee & tea

  • Hot Chocolate

  • Fruit Juice

  • Soda


Household & Hygiene: 

  • Laundry detergent

  • Paper towels 

  • Toilet paper 

  • Kleenex 

  • Oral care items

  • Soap

  • Hair care items

  • Deodorant

All donated items can be brought to the library during open hours. Items will be brought to the Central Square Congregational Church Food Pantry. We thank you for your generosity in helping the community!


Help Bridgewater Shine


Help Bridgewater shine by donating toward an annual holiday light display. All proceeds will go towards making Bridgewater merry and bright, including the library building! But we can only shine bright with your help!

You can donate online by clicking the button below.

Donate Here


Book Recommendations


Fall Into Fiction

Recommended fiction titles to leaf through this fall

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 find a lot of these titles as e-books on the Libby & Hoopla Apps.

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