Seeking Kid's Shoes!

WE NEED MORE KID'S SHOES!

Amazing work by this community. In one month, you have helped us collect 100 pairs of kid's shoes!!! A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all who have donated. Let's try and get another 100 by the end of August. 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

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 as 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. 

Wednesday, August 6 at 6PM

Join Bill Carter for a discussion of his book, Fire & Wrath. 

About the book:

Jack Coyle, a skilled arsonist on the run, is drawn back into the world of fire when his childhood friend, Sheriff Vance Miller, enlists his help to solve a series of deadly arsons in Plymouth County. As they investigate, they uncover not only the perpetrator but also a heartbreaking truth that changes everything.

Registration is required.

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Anime Club - Additional Days and New Times!!

Teens and Tweens! Beginning July 14th and through the end of August, please join us for anime on Monday and Fridays from 3-4 p.m. We will meet at our regular time on Wednesdays from 4-5pm. 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. 

Wednesday, July 30 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. 

Thursday, July 31 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 How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow

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. 

Thursday, July 31 at 2PM

Join Sam Allen, Esq. of Law Mom, a women-owned and operated estate and business planning law firm. 

 In this event, Sam will cover:

1. Protect Your Legacy - Learn how to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored with strategic estate planning.
2. Avoid Legal Pitfalls - Discover ways to minimize legal complications and costs associated with probate and estate distribution.
3. Gain Peace of Mind  - Get expert advice on crafting a plan that secures your family’s future and gives you peace of mind.

Attendees will plant a plant in a customized Law Mom pot!

Registration is required and OPEN. To register click HERE.

Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30AM

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the children. 

At the end of the 30-minute show, his “Mom,” Leigh, gives the kids a brief demo of various puppet styles (moving mouth puppets, glove puppets, arm & rod puppets, finger puppets). The children will then have an opportunity to explore some of the puppets Leigh & Newton bring to share during Puppet Free Play. 

This show is geared to ages 3-7 years old, but all are welcome!  

No Registration Required. 

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

Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30AM

Explore the Viking Era and the mysticism of Nordic traditions. Join us for a fun role playing experience that includes mocktail mixing. Learn about Seeresses and key Viking customs while crafting your own delicious drinks for future celebrations. 

We'll create a mocktail version of Glogg, a fun twist on the Blott, and a Viking inspired Meade. Everyone leaves with a mixer and quirky Viking facts. Presented by Juvy Hartweg of Sassy Lady Cocktails.

Dress up is encouraged but not required. 18+ Event.

Please share food related allergies ahead of time.

Registration Opens July 26 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Thursday, August 7 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 Walter the Baker

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. 

Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30AM

First Responder Therapy Dogs leads the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.  

We wrote this children's book, No Matter the Forecast, Our Paws Are Ready. Therapy Dogs Helping First Responders, to showcase some special moments that have been captured on visits and to share how our volunteers positively impact First Responders across the country.  

First Responder Therapy Dogs currently has 300 teams in 42 different states certified, and we are fortunate to have 22 of those teams in Massachusetts.  We hope you enjoy our book and enjoy spending time with some of our therapy dog teams!  

 Please register ALL ADULTS and CHILDREN attending.

Registration Opens July 26 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Thursday, August 14 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 What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? 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 26 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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. 

Thursday, July 31 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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