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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 15 at 6:30PM |
Keeping Readers Turning Pages: How to Increase Suspense
Why is surprise a necessary tool in all writing?
How do you withhold information and raise questions to intrigue readers?
When will adding unstable allies ramp up the suspense?
How can writers use time to imperil a protagonist?
What tricks should authors avoid?
Join author Stephanie Gayle as she explains how your favorite creators keep you on the edge of your seats with useful tools and tricks that increase suspense.She'll also read a short excerpt from her current work and answer questions about the writing life/publishing journey.
No Registration Required. |
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Monday, January 13 at 10AM | Join the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Southeastern Residential Services for an Informational Session & In-Person hiring event!
Positions: Full Time and Part Time Direct Care, Internship & LPN
Locations: Brockton, Taunton, Hanover, New Bedford/Fall River, Cape Cod & surrounding towns
Discover opportunities to make a difference by supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Must be at least 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license
No Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, January 14 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, 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.
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 6PM |
Using chopsticks helps you lose weight, improve coordination, and become a more mindful eater.
Come have a snack and some great conversation while you learn the art of using chopsticks. We will have boxed snacks that are perfect for mastering the art of the chopstick.
Bring a friend so you have someone to laugh at!
Registration required.
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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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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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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 yo, 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 14 at 10AM |
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Join us for a lot of musical play!
Songs, fingerplays, sit and sing, movement, and props followed by group instrument play with simple classroom style rhythm instruments.
Recommended for kids up to age 5.
Registration required.
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Friday, January 17 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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January 15 - 17 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 15 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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Thursday, January 16 at 6PM | |
Fortnite Tournaments have been taken to the next level!
See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this FREE Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament, courtesy of One Up Games’ Game Together Program and Epic Games!
Event will consist of 4 games with short breaks in between.
Play right from the comfort of your own home on your own Xbox One / Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, or PC! You will need a Discord account to play.
Ages 8+ please.
Register HERE to join! |
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Monday, January 13 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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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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Thursday, January 16 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. |
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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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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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Goodreads 2024 |
Favorite Fiction Reads |
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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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All you need is a SAILS Library Card! | Audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines on your devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle ereaders. Some popular titles may require hold times.
Click the button below to visit our tutorial page. |
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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