Spread the Joy!

Join us this holiday season for our annual Holiday Giving Drive, where we come together to make the season brighter for families in need. This year, we’re collecting toys, gift cards, and other gifts to ensure every child and family experiences the magic of the holidays. Your generosity can bring joy, hope, and smiles to our community.

Be sure to visit our Giving Tree, now on display in our lobby. Each ornament represents a wish or need. Choose one (or more!) to make someone’s holiday special. Donations will be accepted from December 3rd to December 23rd.

 Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Let’s celebrate the spirit of giving together!

Help Us Make Change!

So far through your donations, we have been able to provide the food bank with over 501 canned goods as well as a host of other MUCH needed items. Please continue to give generously!  

This year, the need is greater than ever—twice as many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table. 

With your support, we can bring comfort and warmth to those facing tough times. Please join us by donating non-perishable food items to help us reach even more families in need.

Items can be dropped off at the circulation desk.

 Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season.

Give generously. Every donation counts.

Upcoming Events

Join us for a festive celebration at the Bridgewater Public Library! Our Holiday Open House is filled with seasonal cheer, featuring:

☕ Carols, Cookies, and Cocoa – Enjoy sweet treats, warm drinks, and classic holiday songs to celebrate the season.

🎵 Holiday Singing – Get into the festive spirit with joyful tunes and cheerful melodies.

📖 Story Time: The Polar Express – Join us for a magical journey with this beloved holiday classic.

Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season with us! Check our website or contact the library for more details. We can't wait to see you there!

Tuesday December 10 at 6PM

Step into a world where the enchanting spirit of Christmas comes alive through mesmerizing magic and mind-reading feats!

Magic Behind the Holidays is an extraordinary show that unveils the mysteries and hidden wonders of the holiday season.

Join Greg Dwyer, a master magician and mind reader, as he takes you on a captivating journey into the mystical traditions and ancient rituals that have shaped our modern-day Christmas celebrations.

Witness illusions, divination, mind-reading acts, and much more!

Perfect for adults and teens, Magic Behind the Holidays offers a unique perspective on Christmas, blending entertainment with a touch of the supernatural. Whether you’re a believer in the magic of the season or a skeptic seeking answers, this show promises to intrigue, entertain, and inspire.

THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS AND OLDER TEENS ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

No Registration Required. 

Tuesday December 17 at 4:30PM

Join Ashley Sabato in this new series of fitness seminars, 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, Ashley and her team will hold a workout that anyone can do at home or at the gym.  

Kids are welcome! We have a separate workout space where they will be with a trainer focusing on stretching, light yoga, and exercise. 

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page to enter your information and register. 

Registration Now Open

Registration is required for each class for ADULTS ONLY. Kids are welcome but need not register. To register, click the button below: 

Wednesday December 18 at 6PM

Bridgewater Bard - Night Of Irish, American, & Sea Shanty Folk Music

Join us for a magical night of live music and captivating melodies performed by Bridgewater Bard, Thomas Joseph Kelley, Jr.

Enjoy an intimate evening of acoustic songs, storytelling through music, and an experience with this talented local artist that will leave you humming for days.

Perfect for music lovers of all ages, this event promises to be a soulful escape. Don’t miss out!

All Ages Welcome! No Registration Required. 

Friday December 13 at 10AM

Join Triumph for 123 Read & Draw Art Class! 

Fun and creative, social and skill building, this eight week program is for you and your child ages 3-6.

Registration Is Required

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

Tuesday December 10 at 10AM

Join us for a lot of musical play!

Songs, fingerplays, sit and sing, movement, and props followed by group instrument play with simple classroom rhythm instruments.

Recommended for kids up to age 5.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.  

Registration Now Open

Saturday December 7 at 11AM

Come in and build with our Legos! 

This program is drop in and parents will need to remain with their children and supervise.

No Registration Required.

Saturday December 14 at 10AM

Join us for a story time with interactive lessons on important fire safety tips for children!

In this program, we will be reading of A Firehouse's Night Before Christmas with author and Fire Captain, Michael R. Parr.

Recommended for ages pre-K thru Grade 3.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page to enter your information and register.

Registration Now Open

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:

1. Girls Underwear - new, wrapped, any size 4-12

2. 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!

Monday December 9 at 5:00PM

Calling all family historians, family genealogists, and anyone who would like to start researching their ancestors!

Starting August 12th, Bridgewater Public Library is hosting drop-in genealogy research help on Monday evenings from 5 to 8 pm.

Bring your laptop, your notes, and your brick walls, and we’ll work together to brainstorm research plans and find new records online. The library now has a subscription to Ancestry Library Edition which gives our patrons free access to over 20 million Ancestry records.

Join us Monday nights at Drop-In Genealogy for help researching your family story. And come by the library anytime to access our expanded genealogy resources.

No Registration Required. 

Create, Imagine, Draw

Flora T. Little Art Gallery

December Artist

Saturday December 7 at 1PM

Julie Thorniley's Arty By Julie exhibition will remain on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery through the month of December.

About the Artist: 

Julie's artistic journey began twenty years ago, driven by her deep admiration for painting. After settling in Boston, she discovered her true passion through a friend's art classes. Since then, she has been captivated by the beauty of nature, constantly envisioning how to immortalize it on canvas. 

Join me as I embark on this colorful adventure, capturing the world's wonders one brushstroke at a time.

An artist's reception will be held December 7th from 1:00 to 2:30PM in the gallery. Drop by and meet the artist! 

No Registration Required.

Tuesday December 17 at 7:00PM

Join the Book Club for a discussion of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Books are available for checkout at the front desk.

All are welcome, no registration required for this program.

Winter Archives Exhibit

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.

Thursday December 12 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.

Heartwarming Reads

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.

Coming Soon In January.....

Author Stephanie Gayle

Chopstick Snacks & Laughs with Therapy Gardens

An Afternoon & Book Signing with Sy Montgomery

Library Resources

Did You Know?

The library offers cake pans you can borrow, making it easy to bake for special occasions without purchasing a pan you'll only use once. Perfect for those one-time baking needs, you can check them out for a week and return them hassle-free.

Whether you're planning festive holiday treats, cakes, or trying a fun new recipe, these pans are a great addition to your baking adventures.

Explore them as part of our Library of Things collection, where you'll find unique and practical items to borrow. Stop by the Reference Desk and make your holiday baking even sweeter!