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Community Announcements | Thank You, Bridgewater!
The Bridgewater Public Library extends a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for your generosity and kindness. Together, you donated over 1,900 toiletry items to support Walt’s Mobile Closet! Your contributions will make a real difference for neighbors in need.
A special shout-out to the Bridgewater Badgers football team for lending their time and teamwork to help us sort and box all the donations — we couldn’t have done it without you! Your compassion and community spirit continue to make Bridgewater shine. 💙 |
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During the months of November and December, we’re giving you the chance to clear your overdue fines and help neighbors in need! For every canned or non-perishable item you donate, we’ll reduce your overdue book fines by 25¢.
✅ No fines? No problem! You can still donate! All donations will go to support local families through the
Bridgewater Food Bank. Together, we can make a difference—one can and one act of
kindness at a time. |
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The Friends of the Library organization is seeking donations of children's books that will serve as gifts during Christmas On The Common - Sunday, December 7.
All donations can be dropped off at the library at the circulation desk until Friday, December 5. |
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Wednesday, November 12 at 4:30PM | Mathnasium of Easton is please to offer 3 one-hour sessions of FREE math tutoring in collaboration with Bridgewater Public Library.
The program is focused for students in grades 3-12 who need help with homework or studying for finals. Our goal is to give local youth access to our program through homework and finals help, math games, and introduce a bit our our method. There will be 6 time-slots available from 4:30 - 6:30PM.
Sessions are limited to one per student. Registration Required. Reserve your spot HERE. |
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. |
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Monday, November 17 at 6PM | Come join Celestial B as she guides you on a Tarot journey!
Together, you will explore setting up a Tarot journal, selecting and charging your deck, clearing cards, connecting with your energy, incorporating tools, building intuition, and familiarizing yourself with the cards.
Please make sure to bring your own cards with you. Registration Required. |
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. |
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Wednesday, November 19 at 6PM |
From traditional to festive holiday blends! Explore a variety of herbs, spices, and teas, learning about their flavor profiles and benefits. You will then craft your own unique tea blend, mastering the balance of flavors and aromas.
Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop provides the tools and knowledge to create your own soothing or invigorating blends.
Take home your custom tea mixture and recipes, along with the confidence to continue experimenting on your own. Perfect for the holiday season! Registration Required. |
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. |
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Wednesday, November 12 at 4PM | Teens and Tweens! Come socialize, talk about anime & manga, & watch streamed anime. You'll get first look and checkouts of any new manga before it hits the shelves! Snack provided!
No Registration Required. |
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Wednesday, November 12 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. |
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Friday, November 14 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.
To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org. |
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Wednesday, November 12 at 10:30AM |
Come in and have some fun with Big Ryan. Big Ryan's toddler program focuses on Puppet Play and Music and Movement. Due to the unpredictability and short attention spans of very young children these programs usually run about 25 to 30 minutes. Come in and have fun with Big Ryan!
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. No registration required. |
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Thursday, November 13 at 1PM | For nearly twenty years, the TaleSpinners have been sparking creativity and building community through the written word. Open to all, we meet every Thursday from 1–3 PM in the Mary Jarvis Conference Room.
Whether you love writing memoir, poetry, short stories, or novels, the TaleSpinners welcome it all. Our members dabble in mystery, thrillers, science fiction, romance, humor, and beyond. Each session includes supportive, constructive critiques where every writer has the chance to share their voice in a positive and encouraging environment.
Writers are asked to bring printed copies of their work so fellow members can offer written feedback and thoughtful suggestions.
Come spin your tales with us — your story matters here!
No Registration Required. |
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Saturday, November 8 at 1PM |
Robert Dec received his BFA from UMass Dartmouth in 1975 and MFA from Columbia University in1977. Robert has exhibited in art galleries and museums in New York City and throughout New England. His work has been shown in several group, one person, two person and three person exhibitions. After teaching art at various schools, museums and colleges, he recently retired as Chair of the Visual Arts Department at the Bancroft School in Worcester, MA to move to Westport, MA and concentrate more time on his art.
Robert has continued to experiment with a variety of styles and mediums of painting throughout the years. His work ranges from very realistic, to abstracted, to completely abstract- with much of his work inspired by the landscape, the environment and music.
About the exhibit:
A collection of Paintings done in Oils, Acrylic, Pastels, Mixed Media featuring subjects inspired by nature, music and man-made objects.
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Monday, November 24 at 6PM |
Dr. Brian Payne is interim dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at BSU and a US and Canadian history professor. His research focuses on US and Canadian poverty relief policies during the Great Depression. He will lead a discussion on Frances Perkins’ role in the New Deal and her efforts to push the Roosevelt Administration to consider long-term economic reform. This is the last in One Book One Community's series of events on Frances Perkins.
No Registration Required Be sure to check out OBOC Upcoming Seasons for our winter/spring
2026 book choice! |
Gratitude & Resilience |
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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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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. |
| Trustee Book Recommendations
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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