Upcoming Events! 

Monday, September 21 at 5:30PM

MWL: Mindfulness – Wisdom – Loving-Kindness

Wat Nawamintararachutis Meditation Center warmly invite library members and visitors to join our meditation session to spend quality time developing inner strength.

Our aim is to support community members in learning how to live with greater happiness. Each session will guide you to better understand yourself and learn how to connect with others through loving-kindness. Many positive benefits can grow from within & extend beyond yourself.

A session includes:

• A warm welcome and light-hearted introduction
• Mindfulness meditation
• Loving-kindness meditation
• Meditation with music
• Walking meditation
• Sending loving-kindness practice

Additional Information

• Seated meditation is available.
• The course is suitable for people of all religions, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Tuesday, September 22 at 6PM

Do you love photography and want to take your skills to the next level? Join me for a fun and informative two-part workshop designed to help you take control of your DSLR camera in manual mode.

We'll start with the very basics and explore shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how they work together in the exposure triangle.

This is a hands-on class, so bring your fully charged DSLR and get ready to take plenty of notes!

To get the most out of this experience, attendance at both sessions is highly recommended. Your camera should allow you to manually adjust f-stops (aperture), shutter speed, and ISO. If you're unsure it does, feel free to email me at Wendy@WendyAdamsFineArtPhotography.com with your camera’s make and model, and I will let you know. 

Please note this is a two part workshop that takes place on

September 22 and 29th from 6-7:30pm.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Monday, September 28 at 6PM

Come enjoy an evening of calmness and relaxation with Claudia D'Emilia Iafrate. Claudia was introduced to Reiki in 2007, and by 2016, she obtained attunements of level three as a Reiki Master Teacher.

About This Event:

Experience the calming vibrations in the pure frequencies of the 7 Rose Quartz Crystal bowls, multi-dimensional Symphonic Gong and a variety of other healing instruments as they “bathe” away the chatter and stresses of everyday life. Recalibrate on a cellular level. Find deep relaxation and restoration of mind, body, and spirit.

Please bring with you an exercise/yoga mat, pillow, blanket…maybe even a sleeping bag, whatever you need to find comfort while resting on the floor.

This program is for adults age 18+

*A consent form will be provided after registration and required to participate in the session.

Registration is required.

Registration Opens September 12 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, September 30 at 6PM

Discover new hobbies, experiences and opportunities and then create your personal action card!

Registration is required.

Registration Opens September 12 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Tuesday, September 15 at 7PM

Join the Book Club for a discussion of

Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.

Books are available for checkout at the front desk.

All are welcome.  No registration required for this program.

Wednesday, September 23 at 4PM

Meet Stephen Smalley, the artist behind this month's art exhibit, on September 23 from 4:00 to 7:00PM.

Can't make it to the meet & greet? Check out Smalley's exhibit "HENRICUS VIII ReDux" from September 8th through September 29th any time the library is open. 

The Flora T. Little Art gallery is located on our second floor.

BIOGRAPHY & STATEMENT

Stephen Smalley, a Bridgewater resident and professor emeritus at Bridgewater State University, graduated from Massachusetts College of Art, State College at Boston and The Pennsylvania State University. He joined the art faculty at BSU in 1972 and served as department chair from ‘72-‘84. Dr. Smalley retired in 2005 and taught part-time until 2022. He chaired the Emeriti Faculty Club (revised to Retired Faculty Club) from 2011-2022.

Other teaching positions were at Rindge Technical HS(Cambridge MA),The Pennsylvania State University, Massachusetts College of Art and the American College in Paris. For twenty years, he conducted an art workshop for BSU on the Maine coast and over many years, he offered art history study tours for BSU to London and served often as a  faculty associate for Bridgewater-at-Oxford.

Dr. Smalley continues to expand on his long-standing theme relating to Henry VIII and his new works include acrylic and mixed media pieces as well as a subset of miniatures on handmade paper. Guided by Hans Holbein’s portraits, Smalley references popular culture and Indian/Persian miniatures. A small assemblage and historical book will also be included.

Wednesday, September 16 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, September 16 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. 

Tuesday, September 15 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.

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.  

Thursdays 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 Required

New Reads For You

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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