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Wednesday, April 2 at 6PM |
Join New York Times Best-Selling Author, Ann Hood for an
informative author talk! The author of fourteen novels, four memoirs, a short story collection, a ten book series for middle readers and one young adult novel.
More than twenty years after its premiere, Gilmore Girls is one of the most-streamed TV shows of all time. Gilmore Girls continues to attract legions of fans because its themes are still relevant and appeal to mothers and daughters—and even sons—everywhere.
To shine light on what Gilmore Girls tells us about ourselves (and why it matters), Ann Hood invited fifteen writers to explore their personal relationships to the show. The result is this passionate, intelligent anthology, LIFE’S SHORT, TALK FAST: 15 Writers on Why We Can’t Stop Watching Gilmore Girls.
Local bookstore, An Unlikely Story, will be onsite with copies of books for purchase.
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Saturday, March 22 at 11AM | About the author - Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels and a poetry collection, Tell Me How You Got Here.
Her award-winning work has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, The Kenyon Review, Guernica, Threepenny Review, Journal of the American Medical Association, and numerous literary magazines as well as long-listed for the London Sunday Times Short Story Award, featured and read aloud on NPR and named notable by the Association of Jewish Libraries.
The Lioness of Boston, A Boston Globe Bestseller, is a deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.
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Tuesday, March 25 at 6PM |
Looking for a spark to ignite your motivation? Paul Kesig, TEDx speaker, author, and certified executive coach, is bringing his dynamic energy and humor to the Bridgewater Library for an event that promises to inspire and empower you to reach your full potential.
In this engaging and uplifting talk, Kesig will share practical tools and strategies to help you set and achieve your goals, tap into your curiosity, and build deeper, more authentic connections. Whether you’re navigating your career, personal growth, or simply looking for ways to move forward, Paul Kesig’s insights will give you the clarity and confidence to take action.
With his unique blend of humor, storytelling, and real-world advice, Kesig will leave you feeling energized and equipped with practical steps you can implement right away. This isn’t just a talk—it’s a roadmap to discovering your potential, unlocking curiosity, and creating lasting change.
Come prepared to laugh, learn, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose. No Registration Required. |
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Wednesday, March 26 at 6PM |
Join Sam Allen, Esq. of Law Mom, a women-owned and operated estate and business planning law firm.
In this event, Sam will cover: - Protect Your Legacy - Learn how to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored with strategic estate planning.
- Avoid Legal Pitfalls - Discover ways to minimize legal complications and costs associated with probate and estate distribution.
- Gain Peace of Mind - Get expert advice on crafting a plan that secures your family’s future and gives you peace of mind.
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Tuesday, March 25 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 3rd Grade and up.
Registration is required for each class offered by BR Art Club.
Please register each child separately.
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Monday, March 31 at 6PM |
Join the Taunton River Watershed Alliance for an informative talk with live snakes!
Separate fact from myth. Learn about the evolution, ecology, and diversity of the snakes of Massachusetts. The presentation will include a slideshow followed by live specimens. Learn all about our native snakes from Brian Bastarache during this free 1-hour presentation at Bridgewater Public Library.
About the Presenter: Brian, a TRWA Board Member, is chairman of the Bristol County Agricultural High School Environmental Conservation Department and field herpetologist for Oxbow Associates, Inc. He also leads a team conducting Northern Diamondback Terrapin population research with TRWA since 2016.
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Tuesday, April 8 at 5PM | In this workshop the participants will learn 10 guidelines to be more successful when communicating, guiding, and supporting persons who are on the Autism Spectrum/Neurodiverse.
They will also be familiarized with types of Autism, and the current view of what the spectrum means. We explore the social and communication skills and tools that can be implemented to become more inclusive of those individuals on the spectrum.
This website is presented by Laurette Ryan NCPT and Frankie Ryan. Laurette Ryan NCPT, CSC, Owner of Balancepoint Pilates Teacher Training with satellite programs in Massachusetts and North Carolina since 1999. Laurette is a national fitness presenter, CEC provider for NPCP Laurette is a Subject Matter Expert, assisting in development of the only 3rd party, National Pilates Certification Exam through NPCP.
Frankie is a 24-year-old young woman on the Autism spectrum. She is a passionate advocate, educating the public in the challenges that face the Neurodiverse community. Her unique perspective personal experience is a valued addition to the science presented.
| Registration Opens March 22 at 10AM |
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Wednesday, April 9 at 5PM | This guided experience is designed to help you let go of the heaviness of winter, reconnect with your inner self, and embrace the fresh opportunities that spring offers.
Through gentle breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness practices, you’ll align with the energy of growth and transformation. Join us to plant the seeds of renewal in your life. No prior meditation experience needed—just bring an open heart and willingness to grow.
This class is open to teens and adults. Facilitated by Deb Bellevue of Creating Sacred Spaces and hosted by Praxis Integrated Counseling.
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Saturday, March 22 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).
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Saturday, March 29 at 10:30AM |
Join us for a showing of The Wild Robot!
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Rated PG, 101 minutes
All ages welcome! Parents must stay with child.
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Monday, March 24 at 6PM |
Join us for a welcoming drop-in crochet class designed for all skill levels! Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time or you’re a seasoned crocheter, there’s a spot for you. This is an adult only class but kids are welcome to come watch.
Led by Julia and Kara, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment where you can learn the basics, work on new techniques, or simply enjoy some creative time with fellow crochet enthusiasts. Bring your current project or start something new while sharing tips, stories, and inspiration.
Need guidance? Julia and Kara are here to help with lessons and advice tailored to your skill level. Prefer to just hang out and stitch? That’s great too!
Come for the crochet, stay for the community. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Supplies are not provided by the library - please bring your own.
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Monday, March 24 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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Friday, March 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, March 26 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!
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Wednesday, March 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.
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Apply Now for the Flora T. Little Fellowship in Local History at the Bridgewater Public Library
The Bridgewater Public Library Archives seeks a scholar to explore, illuminate, and contextualize the local history of the Bridgewater region. At the library, our mission is to educate, inform, enrich, and inspire the community. With this fellowship, our goal is to provide a clearer understanding of ourselves and each other through deep and meaningful analysis and contextualization of our shared heritage.
We invite students of history, public history, the humanities, women’s studies, African-American studies, Indigenous people’s studies, LGBTQ+ studies, folklore, historic crafts, industrialization, New England studies, and others to explore the archival holdings of the public library. And then to share their insights and fresh understanding of our region with the library community.
Fellows will spend the fall academic semester researching the primary resources in the library’s history room, and will present their findings at the end of the semester in three ways: With an on-site exhibit, during an event evening, and through submission of their findings to an academic, peer-reviewed journal. |
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Thursday, March 27 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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Great Reads For |
Autism Awareness Week |
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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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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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Amaze Your Friends! | ✨ Library of Things: Marvin’s Treasured Magic Tricks! ✨
Unleash your inner magician with this fun and easy-to-learn magic set! Perfect for beginners and young tricksters, this classic wooden set includes everything you need to perform amazing illusions, from disappearing dice to sleight-of-hand card tricks.
Borrow it today and put on your own magic show! 🎩 |
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