Seeking Kid's Shoes!

WE NEED KID'S SHOES!

We are asking that the community step up again, this time for the kids. Please consider going through your child's gently worn shoes for donation. The donation bin is located by the circulation desk.

Thank you for your continued support of this amazing cause!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 9 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. 

Friday, July 11 at 1PM

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. 

Tuesday, July 15 at 1PM

Identify mammal tracks and the signs that mammals leave behind with

Mass Audubon. Program is for kids ages 5-13 & adults 

must remain with children. 

Please include the TOTAL NUMBER of KIDS ONLY.  

Adults do not need to register. 

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, July 16 at 6PM

From savory to spicy, make your own seasoning blend using over 30 of our fresh and unique herbs and spices. 

Learn how to use different combinations in seasonings, as well as their various health and nutritional benefits. Use for cooking, take-out, or as a special gift. Great for people watching their salt intake or following a special diet. 

Everyone gets to make their own personal seasonings mix to take home. Plenty of recipes will also be available.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Thursday, July 17 at 10AM

Join Easton Children's Museum's program, STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). They've added the “R” for reading! By incorporating literacy into the programming, we are promoting critical thinking and creativity with your little one! 

Join us for story time with a related activity to follow every Thursday morning this summer. 

 This week we will be reading A Color of His Own and doing two activities based on the story.

This program is for ages preschool to grade 2.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local
agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, July 17 at 1PM

Join us for this program with Plymouth County’s Agricultural Extension Educator, Meg Riley to try it in real life. 

 Learn about caring for rabbits, growing plants, taste farm fresh veggies and conclude with a quiz bowl game to test your knowledge.

This program will be geared towards ages 5-12 years. 

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Saturday, July 19 at 9:30AM

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!

Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. So gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, watches, video games/consoles, comics, fine/broken jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasure or trash! All antiques and collectibles are welcome! 

Rick is a Foxborough native who has been involved in the industry for close to two decades. He has generously allotted some of his time to share his valuable knowledge with all who listen.

Registration is required for a 10-minute time slot.

Please email Rick a photo of the item you are bringing ONE WEEK prior to the event.

perfectpastime617@gmail.com

To register, please click the link below and schedule your time.

***Please be present just outside of the event room five minutes before your scheduled time in case of early departure of a previous registrant so Rick can potentially have more time with you.***

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Monday, July 21 at 10AM

Join us for this 5 week Spanish-language program consisting of stories, music, movement and games.

Classes meet Mondays at 10AM July 21 - August 18.

This program is for ages 4-8.

Please be aware that you are registering for a series of 5 classes. We ask that you only register if you can commit to attend all classes.

Registration Opens July 5 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Tuesday, July 22 at 1PM

Discover all the cool things birds can do and try out a pair of binoculars with Mass Audubon.

Program is for kids ages 5-13 & adults

must remain with children. 

Please include the TOTAL NUMBER of KIDS ONLY.  

Adults do not need to register. 

Registration Opens July 5 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30PM

A hands-on experience that introduces parents and kids to the exciting world of coding and game development. 

Parents and kids will actively participate in tech-oriented activities through Roblox, making learning both fun and educational!

After the workshop, parents and kids will get a chance to try Roblox together. Code Wiz will provide workstations!!

For elementary school age and up.

Registration required for PARENTS AND KIDS - everyone must register.

Registration Opens July 5 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Thursday, July 24 at 10AM

Join Easton Children's Museum's program, STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). They've added the “R” for reading! By incorporating literacy into the programming, we are promoting critical thinking and creativity with your little one! 

Join us for story time with a related activity to follow every Thursday morning this summer. 

This week we will be reading Kite Day: A Bear & Mole Story and doing two activities based on the story.

This program is for ages preschool to grade 2.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Registration Opens July 5 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Monday, July 28 at 6PM

Join this virtual author talk with Best Selling Author, Tess Gerritsen!

About the author:

Trained as a medical doctor, Tess Gerritsen built a second career as an internationally bestselling novelist. Her 32 novels include The Spy Coast, Gravity, and The Surgeon, and her newest, The Summer Guests. She has won the Nero Wolfe Award and the Rita Award, and Time Magazine named The Surgeon one of the best mystery/thrillers ever written.

Her novels are translated into 40 languages and more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world.  Her series of novels featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the hit television series "Rizzoli & Isles."

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Anime Club - New Days and Times!!

Teens and Tweens! Beginning July 14th, please join us for anime on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4 p.m. Come socialize, talk about anime and manga, and watch the latest streamed anime.

You'll get first look and checkouts of any new manga before it hits the shelves! We'll provide the snacks on Wednesdays but feel free to bring your own on Mondays and Fridays.

No registration required.

Friday, July 11 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 and registration is required.  

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. Please register for each class separately during the summer months.

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

Thursday, July 10 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.

Old Colony Museum Passes

Passport to History - King Philip's War - 350th Anniversary

The Old Colony History Museum is proud to host "Passport to History" for a ninth summer! From June through September, the passport connects visitors and residents alike through sites across the Old Colony linked to King Philip’s War.

The sites feature seemingly unnoticed or unheard-of outdoor locations surrounding the conflict, as well as museums/historic homes with King Philip’s War objects on display.

To receive your free virtual passport, register at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/passport-to-history/ 

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