Plant The Future

Neighborhood Forest is giving out trees to plant with your children in celebration of Earth Day.  Follow the link to receive one (1) FREE sapling.  You may purchase additional trees through the link.  Neighborhood Forest will follow up with additional instructions on planting and you will receive an email from bwpl@sailsinc.org when your tree is ready for pickup. Register for your free tree at https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=39478

This offer is available while supplies last. 

Deadline is March 15th.

Bruins PJ Drive

The Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are once again partnering to rally communities in support of children in need across Massachusetts with a pajama drive! We are looking for brand-new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, and in all sizes. 

Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references, and refer to our Quality = Dignity guidelines.Your donations will help provide thousands of children with a warm pair of pajamas! 

The library will be accepting pajama donations

from February 1 - March 15.

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 26 at 6PM

Come join Celestial B as she guides you on a Tarot journey!

Together, you will explore setting up a Tarot journal, selecting and charging your deck, clearing cards, connecting with your energy, building intuition, and familiarizing yourself with the cards.

Please make sure to bring your own cards with you.

Registration Required.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30PM

Bridgewater Public Library's 2025 Flora T. Little Fellow, Anna Connor, will be presenting her research on Louise Dickinson Rich's 1955 memoir of growing up in Bridgewater, Innocence Under the Elms and the role such memoirs can play in the study of history.

An accompanying exhibit will be on display in the library's museum gallery space.  The presentation will be followed with a brief question and answer session.

Monday, February 2 at 6PM

As a pediatrician, Dr. Martin Gross is not just an expert on pediatric vaccines; he is an expert on vaccines for all ages. 

In this interactive informational session, Dr. Gross will provide an overview of vaccines, from the earliest use to the present, plus review the recommended vaccinations for all ages. From children to seniors, Dr. Gross will cover the routine immunizations schedules endorsed by medical and public health experts. 

A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Registration Required.

Registration Opens January 17 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Monday, February 9 at 6PM

Annie Hartnett is the award-winning author of three novels: Rabbit Cake, Unlikely Animals, and the national bestseller The Road to Tender Hearts. Annie has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with the writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs Accountability Workshops for writers, helping writers commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work.

She lives in Massachusetts with her husband Drew, daughter Leora, and a border collie named Willie Nelson.

No Registration Needed.

Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30AM

Story Time with Big Ryan focuses more 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.  

Come in and have some fun with Big Ryan! 

No registration required.

Tuesday, February 10 at 6PM

Laurel Bestock is a professor of Egyptology and Archaeology at Brown University. Currently directing excavations at the site of Abydos, where the first kings of Egypt built the earliest pharaonic monuments hundreds of years before the pyramids, she has also worked extensively in Sudan, where she investigated cultural interactions in an ancient military outpost. Beyond excavation, her interests include ancient Egyptian art, archaeological methodology and digital recording. In this talk she will discuss what it means to be an archaeologist of Egypt, what archaeologists do and why. Using examples from her own excavations, she will introduce us to how discoveries can shift our understanding of the past, as well as demonstrating why it's so darn fun to be an archaeologist.

Registration Required

Registration Opens January 17 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30AM

Jammin' With You puts the JAM in Jamboree and the U in Music! Come dance, sing and jam along with us at the Bridgewater Public Library this winter! With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin' With You takes your family on magical musical adventures with plenty of laughter and smiles along the way. This class is best suited for children ages 0 - 7 but is fun for the whole family! Pack your dancing shoes - we'll see you soon!

Registration is required for this program- please register the total number of CHILDREN attending. ADULTS do not need to register.

Registration Required. 

Registration Opens January 28 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, February 11 at 6PM

Bars. Candies. Sauces. Who doesn't love chocolate? 

Come learn about the ingredients, processing, and where cocoa pods are grown, all while trying various chocolate samples. We'll also share chocolate recipes, local chocolatier recommendations, and where to find great chocolates. Plus a whole lot more!

If you like chocolate, don’t miss this tasting!

Registration Required

Registration Opens January 24 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Wednesday, February 18 at 6PM

Brett Carter, also known online as Fossil Daddy, is a paleontologist and science communicator with a primary focus on ichnofossils, or trace fossils, especially dinosaur footprints. Fascinated by what tracks and trackways can tell us about ancient behavior, movement, and environments. he has collected and studied a wide range of other fossils. He completed much of his formal study in Scotland, but field experience extends far beyond that. He will be taking you through the world as he sees it, explain to you exactly what it means to be a paleontologist, show you some of his finds and do a Q&A session.

His interest in fossils started in the late 1990s, inspired in part by the Pokémon franchise. Fossil Pokémon like Omanyte and Kabuto sparked a curiosity that quickly snowballed into a lifelong passion. 

Registration Required

Registration Opens January 31 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30AM

Introduce your preschooler to the world of children's literature! Storytime includes a selection of entertaining stories, an easy to do craft, and other fun activities! Recommended for ages 3-5.

No Registration

Wednesday, January 28 at 4PM

Teens and Tweens! Come socialize, talk about anime & manga, & watch streamed anime. You'll get first look and checkouts of any new manga before it hits the shelves! Snack provided!

No Registration Required. 

Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30PM

Hello Pokemon Trainers! Are you ready to get your game on at the Bridgewater Public Library?

• Bring your own cards. We'll have a few extras to make a deck.
• Trades are encouraged and part of the excitement! The student trainer will be available to provide guidance in an effort to make trading an enjoyable experience for all, but each person is responsible for his or her own trades. The club and library are not liable for any trades.
• The Club will be run by a student trainer and is open to   kids 6-12 years old. A guardian must remain with kid(s).

No Registration Required. 

Friday, January 30 at 10AM

Join Triumph for Read & Draw with Me! Join us for family fun, with story time and art exploration while building your child's social skills.  For children ages 3-6 and registration is required.  

Read & Draw is funded by a grant awarded to Triumph, INC by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Registration is required and space is limited. 

To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org.  

New To Our Collection

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.

Looking For Your

Next Great Read?

The Trustees of the Library share their top book recommendations! From timeless classics to hidden gems, there's something for everyone.

📚 To see their list, click the button below.

Stop By The Reference Desk

Did you know that you can have items 3D printed at the library?

Everything from key chains to Pokemon characters!

Check out the options using the link below!