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Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00PM |
Join Captain Michael HM Taylor and Nancy Gentile, as they discuss a day in the life on the Lagoda, a nineteenth century whaling ship, whose half-scale replica can now be found at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
This presentation will include: - Descriptions of the vessel, crews, the business, geography, and products
- Details on New Bedford, Nantucket, arctic whaling, and 20th-century whaling
- Sister Sailors, or Whaling Wives
- A baleen and harpoon demonstration
About the Speakers:
Captain Michael HM Taylor spent the first half of his career in the British Merchant Navy, starting as Apprentice in 1958 and rising to Ships Master. He has sailed in all classes of vessels and to ports all over the world. In 1978 he came to the United States to manage vessels trading with project cargoes to North Africa and the Middle East. Later he was employed as Vice President at Maritime International New Bedford. On retirement, he farmed in South America before returning to Massachusetts where he now volunteers as a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Nancy Gentile spent 39 years as a research librarian in various capacities in private and public libraries. After stints at the Newton Public Library and Millipore Corporation, her longest tenure was at the Robbins Library in Arlington, MA., where she was Head of Adult Services. Nancy has been a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum since 2017. She enjoys giving tours to student groups and to visiting adults weekly. Nancy resides in Mattapoisett with her husband.
No registration required. All are welcome! |
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Thursday, July 11 at 10:30AM |
Join Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius for an introduction to insects! Learn facts about the challenges insects face in great, big world! What insects can you find in your own backyard?
All ages welcome! No registration required. |
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Wednesday, July 10 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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Thursdays, July 11 at 1:00PM |
In celebration of the Fourth of July, join us for a showing of Grown Ups (2010), rated PG-13, 1 hour, 42 minutes. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and snacks.
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
No registration required. |
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Event Date: Tuesday, July 9 at 1:00 PM |
Join Jannie Ho, author of Fry Guys, for this fun program!
Janie is a children’s book author/illustrator and comic artist. She creates board books, picture books, and graphic novels, including the Chickengirl comics.
In this program, Jannie will host a presentation and then lead everyone as they draw their own 4-panel comic!
Recommended for ages 5-15.
| Registration is OPEN |
To register, please click the button below. |
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Saturday, July 6 | 10:00AM to 1:00PM |
Bring your own projects and knit! Join this informal adult knitting group and be in the company of other fiber artists while you purl 1, knit 2.This is not an instructional class but beginners are welcome to attend as experienced knitters are more than happy to share their wisdom. So, if you want to learn a new hobby, please join us! Drop-in any time from 10:00AM to 1:00PM and stay as long as you'd like.
No registration required. All adults 18+ are welcome to attend. |
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Event Date: Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 PM |
Join Miss Meg, Plymouth County’s Agricultural Extension Educator, to learn all about wildflowers!
In this hour-long program, kids will learn all about native wildflowers, how they are helpful to the environment, and even make their own recycled seed paper to take home! This program is geared towards children over age five. We recommend wearing play clothes since the take home project can get messy.
For ages 5 and up. | Registration OPENS: Thursday, July 11 at 9:00 AM |
To register, please click the button below. |
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Event Date: Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30PM |
Join us for a free family yoga class, presented by Marybeth of Maha Yoga. Family Yoga 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.
For ages 5 and up. | Registration OPENS: Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00AM |
To register, please click the button below. |
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Learn Karate |
Help the Library! |
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Join Bridgewater Martial Arts for a 1-week program this July!
Introduction to Karate will consist of a traditional/ancient approach to the art where students will be educated in martial etiquette, thought processes, and techniques. During each forty-five minute class students will be taught and perform curriculum that is 500 years old.
Proceeds from this program will benefit the Bridgewater Public Library’s children’s department!
WHEN: July 8, July 10 and July 12 from 3:30-4:15 PM
LOCATION: 992 Bedford ST, Bridgewater, MA
TO REGISTER: Call Bridgewater Martial Arts at 508-697-4947
PRICE: $60 |
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Your Library Account |
Right On Your Phone |
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Available on ios & android smart devices.
| Login Information
Enter your library card number as your User ID. Your password/pin number should be the last four digits of your phone number.
App Features
Search the SAILS’ catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items.
Manage your account: Keep track of your account – view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information.
Pay fines online with a credit card.
Link accounts to manage your family’s checkouts and holds, all in the same app, no need to sign out. |
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The Flora T. Little Art |
Art Gallery Presents: |
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About the Artist |
As a licensed clinical social worker, Pamela has spent the past forty years healing psychological trauma, working as a clinician, consultant, and trainer. Outside clinical work, birding and being in nature has always provided her with great solace. In 2022 she began painting large watercolors of Ospreys and donated the proceeds to local nature organizations. In 2023, she jumped at the chance to accompany Mass Audubon in their weekly Osprey nest monitoring project on the Westport River. |
About the Exhibition | This exhibit features watercolors depicting Ospreys and their nests, as well as photographs of the project. Her work will be on display in our Flora T. Little Gallery for the month of July. |
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Liked Just for the Summer |
By Abby Jimenez? | Try These Readalikes! |
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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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Summer Reading |
All Ages Bingo Edition |
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This year's summer reading is Bingo-themed! Stop by the library to pick up your BINGO board.
Please return the completed BINGO card by Monday, August 12 to be eligible to win!
Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, August 13. | Kids (Ages 0-12) & Teens (13-17) |
When you register, you will receive an email with a link to the prizes. Each participant will have 5 tickets that they can enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes. To be eligible to win, you must return the completed BINGO card to the library by Monday, August 12, 2024.
Registration is required to participate! See a librarian for more details. | Adults (18+) |
Winners can come in and pick their prizes on a first-come-first-serve basis! Registration is not required. |
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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