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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! Donate new pajamas!
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.
Size 12 - 18 months through 18/20 (Adult Medium)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. |
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Wednesday, March 5 at 10AM |
Join us for our community blood drive and make a difference in someone’s life. Your donation could save lives and bring hope to those in need. Every pint counts—schedule your appointment today and help us make a lasting impact!
The blood drive will take place in Bridgewater Public Library's parking lot from 10AM - 3:30PM.
Participants must be at least 16 years old. Those under 18 must have a parent/guardian present.
Registration is required and OPEN. Register with MGH HERE. |
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Thursday, February 13 at 6PM | Celebrate Valentine's Day with some great cocktails you can make at home. Tammy Coxen of Tammy's Tastings will lead this fun and interactive online class.
What do strawberries, honey, saffron, watermelon and chocolate all have in common? They all supposedly have aphrodisiac qualities.
History is filled with stories of lust and love inspiring foods, and we'll explore them through a presentation that combines stories, visuals, and hands-on demonstrations of cocktails that you can follow along with at home if you want.
You'll receive a recipe list ahead of time and step-by-step instructions during this Zoom event.
Registration is required. This is a virtual event - you will be contacted with Zoom information prior to the event.
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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Wednesday, February 19 at 5:30PM | Come join Celestial B as she guides you on a Tarot journey!
You will explore setting up a Tarot journal, selecting and charging your deck, clearing cards, connecting with your energy, incorporating tools, building intuition, & familiarizing yourself with the cards.
Must bring your own cards. |
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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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Monday, February 10 at 6:30PM | 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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Saturday, February 15 at 1PM | Hello Pokemon Trainers! Are you ready to get your game on at the Bridgewater Public Library?
We're looking for trainers to play and train with us!
A few things to know: - 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. Drop in Saturdays this February at 1:00 PM! |
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Tuesday, March 4 at 6PM | Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Dave Wedge!
Join us for an engaging evening with Dave Wedge, a Boston-based New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and writer. Wedge has co-authored five acclaimed books with Casey Sherman, including: Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand about Wedge’s incredible stories and experiences behind these powerful works.
Save the date and join us!
Registration Required.
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Registration Opens February 15 at 10AM | 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, March 4 at 4PM |
Join us for a fun drawing class led by the BR Art Club! This week's class will be activities based on line.
Open to students in grade 3 and up.
Registration is required for each class offered by BR Art Club.
Please register each child separately. | Registration Opens February 15 at 10AM |
Note: Space is limited and fills up very quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page and scroll down to enter your information and register. |
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Friday, February 28 at 10AM | 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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Wednesday, February 26 at 6PM | Are you and your friends or family looking to do some volunteer work? The Bridgewater Public Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop!
Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world.
At this workshop, we will be creating dress kits for future sewing workshops. This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. All materials will be provided, and there is no sewing involved.
This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family.
Please join us!
Community service hours can be earned by doing this event.
No Registration Required. |
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Thursday, February 27 at 6PM | We are partnering with One Up Games for another
Fortnite tournament!
The entire event will consist of FOUR games with short breaks in between each game.
Platforms include: Xbox One / Series X, PlayStation 4 / 5
Solos/Build Event. Ages 8+
You will need a Discord account to participate in the games.
Register HERE.
After registration you will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with instructions on how to join and queue up for your matches. |
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Saturday, February 22 at 10AM |
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Join Penny King as she leads you through a session of peacefulness that integrates meditation, movement, and reflection to enhance self-awareness and presence.
Registration Required. |
Note: Space is limited and fills up very quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page and scroll down to enter your information and register. |
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Wednesday, February 19 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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Tuesday, February 18 at 7PM |
Join the Book Club for a discussion of Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Books are available for checkout at the front desk.
All are welcome. No registration required for this program. |
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Thursday, February 20 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.
No registration required. | UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Deanne Joy's Sacrifice: The Heart of the Military exhibition will be on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery through the month of February.
Join Patriots Heart, an arts-based nonprofit dedicated to honoring exceptional Americans who serve our nation, for Sacrifice: The Heart of the Military, a traveling exhibit that pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of United States military personnel through powerful story quilt displays.
This heartfelt six-quilt series spans 100 years, honoring veterans from six major conflicts and calling viewers to empathetic reflection by highlighting diverse aspects of military service.
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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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We Are Celebrating |
Black History Month |
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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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🔭 Explore the Universe—Borrow Our Telescope! 🌟
Ever wanted to gaze at the craters of the Moon, spot the rings of Saturn, or dive into a sky full of stars?
Now you can! Our library has a telescope available for checkout, so you can embark on your own stargazing adventure. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, this is your chance to see the universe up close—right from your backyard!
Stop by the library and check it out today! 🌙✨ |
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