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Saturday, January 25 at 1PM |
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Join the Bridgewater Public Library for an afternoon with author and naturalist Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson.
They'll discuss their recent book collaborations Of Time and Turtles and The Book of Turtles.
This is a free offsite event:
Event Location: Moakley Auditorium, Bridgewater State University, 100 Burrill Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
Event Parking: Free Parking at the Moakley Center Lot, 100 Burrill Avenue, Bridgewater, MA
All Ages Welcome! No Registration Required. |
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Wednesday, January 27 at 6PM |
Learn how you can guard yourself against computer viruses, spyware, fake toolbars, and spam with Marc-Anthony Arena, author of How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer.
Gain knowledge about how fake tech support scammers try to scare you out of your money, backing up your computer, spending a fortune on printer ink or a new computer, & what really causes slow computers.
Arena will touch on these topics & more. He will de-mystify, debunk myths, and get you feeling more confident using your digital devices.
Registration Required. |
Registration Opens January 13 at 12PM | |
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page to enter your information and register. |
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Tuesday, January 21 at 10AM | Celebrate Chinese New Year with Apryl!
Join us for stories, movement and music. Recommended for ages 1 1/2 -4 years old.
No Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 PM |
This webinar, co-sponsored by East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Hanson, and Middleborough Public Libraries, will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, as well as what tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. Live transcription will be available.
This webinar will take place on Zoom. Register here and receive an email with the Zoom link.
Presented by Julie Shields-Rutyna, MEFA's Director of College Planning, Education, and Training.
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Tuesday, January 28 at 4:30PM | Join Ashley Sabato in this new series of fitness workouts, Fit for Life! Come to just one class or join every week!
Owner and Founder of GET Fit gym, Ashley and her team are here to help you work on yourself both holistically as well as through workouts that anyone can do.
This week topic is habit building - 5 non-negotiables for creating healthy routine
1. Daily Water Intake 2. Daily Reading 3. Daily Movement/Exercise
4. Daily Nutrition Practices 5. 1 Act of Kindness
Kids are welcome! We have a separate workout space where they will be with a trainer focusing on stretching, light yoga, and exercise.
Registration Required.
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page to enter your information and register. |
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Registration is required for each class for ADULTS ONLY. Kids are welcome but need not register. To register, click the button below:
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Wednesday, January 22 at 7PM | |
The Bridgewater Public Library is pleased to present: Successful Study Skills 4 Students Motivating the Unmotivated Student.
In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their students.
What you will learn:
- Why is your student unmotivated
- How self-esteem and anxiety impact motivation
- The importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences
- What problem-solving skills benefit an unmotivated student
- The effects of power struggles
- How do you inspire your kids to motivate themselves
There is no charge for the program, but registration is required.
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Saturday, January 25 at 10AM | |
Join Jon Belber of Holly Hill Farm, Cohasset in his presentation: Preparing for Spring Growth in Winter.
The presentation will focus on seed saving, making compost, and figuring out how best to grow a variety of plants, produce, herbs, fruit, and flowers for the coming year.
This lecture is presented by the Bridgewater Garden Club.
No Registration Required. All are welcome! |
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Friday, January 24 at 10AM |
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Join Triumph for 123 Read & Draw Art Class! Fun and creative, social and skill building, this seven week program is for you and your child ages 3-6.
Registration is required and space is limited.
To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org. |
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Tuesday, January 21 at 11AM |
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Need a place to study for the Common Comprehensive Assessments?
The Bridgewater Public Library will have the Gabriel Room available for students to study in.
Bring your friends and your study materials.
Drop in 11AM - 4PM. No registration required. |
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Wednesday, January 22 at 4PM |
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!
No registration required. |
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Monday, January 27 at 5PM | |
Monday Night Genealogy Drop-In: Find a Community While Searching for your Ancestors
The Bridgewater Public Library invites all family historians to meet informally on Monday evenings to research together! Whether you have been researching for years or you’re just getting started, it’s always more fun to work together.
Bridgewater Public Library subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition (so you don’t have to) and we recently became a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, too. We also have many resources in the History Room.
All of this is available anytime the library is open, of course, but we’re hoping that researching together on Monday nights will help us build a genealogical community while we each build our family trees.
No Registration Required. |
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Thursday, January 23 at 1PM | The TaleSpinners has existed for nearly twenty years and is open to all. The TaleSpinners meet on Thursdays, year round, from 1-3 PM in the Mary Jarvis Conference Room.
The TaleSpinners encourage all sorts of writing: memoir, poetry, short stories, and/or novels. The TaleSpinners write in all genres: mystery, thrillers, science fiction, romance, humor. We engage in gentle, helpful, and encouraging critiques of one another’s writing, and everyone gets a chance to share their work.
We ask each writer to come with copies of his/her work for the rest of the group to write their comments and suggestions upon.
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Flora T. Little Art Gallery |
January Artist |
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About the Artist:
Meet Trisha Bagepelli, a talented young artist from West Bridgewater! Trisha is a 7th grader with a passion for art.
Exhibit Description:
Her collection features a variety of creative works, including stunning landscapes and imaginative pieces. Trisha also captures the many moods of her beloved pet dog, Softie, in a series of heartwarming and captivating artworks.
Stop by and show your support for this incredible young talent! |
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Thanks to your overwhelming and continued support of the Bridgewater Food Bank, we have made the decision to permanently be a donation hub.
Donations can be dropped off and placed in the box
at the Circulation Desk!
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Volunteers Needed
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Can you commit to one hour a week for 10 weeks? Looking for teens to help patrons with the following:
eBooks & eAudiobooks through eZone (help with Libby app) eReaders, smartphones & tablet devices Hoopla
Windows OS & Mac OS Microsoft Office Suite Searching the internet
Zoom & FaceTime Resizing or printing pictures Email
Uploading a resume Web design (Wix) Social Media websites & apps
If Interested, please contact youthservices@sailsinc.org |
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Donations Accepted Any Time the Library is Open | Dress a Girl is looking for the following donations which may be dropped off at the Bridgewater Public Library or the West Bridgewater Public Library:
Girls Underwear - new, wrapped, any size 4-12 Fabric donations - 100 % cotton, bright colorful patterns. CANNOT include people, food images, wild animals or animated characters on the fabric. Thank you for your kind donation! |
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Keep Warm this Winter with a Quilt!
On display in our archival exhibit area this winter are 42 quilt squares made in 1887 in Cochesset, Massachusetts. Learn about quilts and quilting, signature quilts, the Kentucky Crossroads pattern, and how quilting is a historic art and craft that continues today.
On display in December and January. |
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Books That Became |
A Netflix Series |
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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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Looking For Your |
Next Great Read? |
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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. |
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Companion Pets from our Library of Things | Bring comfort, companionship, and playful fun to aging loved ones! These furry friends have realistic look, sound, and feel, including state-of-the-art interactive technology!
The calming effect associated with Joy For All Companion Pets promotes improved moods and positive behaviors while also reducing the stress and strain on caregivers, allowing freedom to focus on other care needs.
Library of Things Policy: - 1 Week Check Out Period
- $5/Day Late Fee
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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