Reminder!

Return Your Bingo Cards

Return COMPLETED Bingo Cards to Win!

If you participated in this year's summer reading program, you must return your completed BINGO card to the library by Monday, August 12 to be eligible to win prizes!

If you are a child or a teen, be sure to register as well and pick your potential prizes! You must complete this step to be eligible to win.

No registration required for adult summer reading participants.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 14 at 10AM

Join First Responders and their team of therapy dogs as they teach us what it means to be a First Responder Therapy Dog!

First Responder Therapy Dogs leads the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.

We wrote this children's book No Matter the Forecast, Our Paws Are Ready to showcase some special moments that have been captured on visits and to share how our volunteers positively impact First Responders across the country. 

First Responder Therapy Dogs currently has 300 teams in 42 states certified, and we are fortunate to have 22 of those teams in Massachusetts.  We hope you enjoy our book and enjoy spending time with some of our therapy dog teams!

No Registration Required. 

Next Session: Monday, August 12

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. 

Event Date: Monday, August 12 at 1:00PM

Join Bridgewater Martial Arts for a FREE kid's safety program at the library!

Kids will be taught simple and preservable thought processes to avoid abduction and assault. A small hands on portion will be taught at the end with some retainable technique. This program is open to kids ages 5-12.

Instructor, John Hatfield, is a nurse who has spent years submerged in adolescent psychiatric studies as well as operating a martial arts school for over 30 years. Experts from all over the country have been consulted in this simple course and the curriculum is easy to apply and remember.

Registration is OPEN

To register, click the button below.

Event Date: Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30PM

Join us for a free family yoga class, presented by Marybeth of Maha Yoga. Bring the family, friends, or come on your own! Yoga for Everyone is a perfect way to get everyone together all while being an active participant!

Details:

• We recommend kids at 8 years old and/or older or kids that can follow directions along with their parents.
• Please bring your own yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothes.

Registration is OPEN

To register, click the button below.

Drop-In Next Week!

Socialize with friends, enjoy snacks and watch the latest streamed anime with our premium Crunchyroll subscription. Check out the newest manga and graphic novel additions before they hit the shelves!

Enjoy Reduced Admission

To Local Attractions

If You Have a Library Card, Don't Pay Full Price!

At the Bridgewater Public Library, we offer passes to save on museum visits and recreational trips. The passes offer reduced or free cost admission. Check them out today! 

To reserve a pass, click the button below.

Flora T. Little

Art Gallery Presents

Our August Artist

Artist Reception: Saturday, August 17 at 1:00PM

Timi's exhibition World Through Wonder: Scribbles that Connect Worlds will remain on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery through the month of August!

About the Artist

At just six years old, Timi brings a burst of wonder to paper. His vibrant spirit and curious mind turn everyday play into bold expressions of life’s simple joys and heartfelt emotions of childhood.

About the Exhibit

Scribbles That Connect Worlds unveils life as seen by a child, featuring scribbles that bridge worlds and drawings that build colorful bridges. From the first toddler crayon strokes on the kitchen table to carefully illustrated recollections of preschool days, art has been a fundamental part of Timi's way of understanding and connecting with the world around him. With playful strokes of crayons and pencils, Timi translates the language of his heart into a spectrum of colors, capturing everything from playtime laughter to moments of quiet reflection. Each piece offers a glimpse into innocent perspectives, turning daily childhood scenes—from classroom giggles to playground adventures—into colorful narratives.

This exhibition is a heartfelt reflection and collection of a child’s inner world, demonstrating the depth of the sensitivity of the imagination and insights from children's first years of life. It celebrates how drawings of playtime memories and rainbow-filled skies can speak louder than words, serving as a medium to empower and inspire children across the world through the universal language of art.

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Read a Romance Month

Fall in love, page after page.

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.