Upcoming Events

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30AM

Introduce your preschooler to the world of children's literature! Storytime includes a selection of entertaining stories, an easy to do craft, and other fun activities! Recommended for ages 3-5.

No Registration

Tuesday, January 6 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, 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. 

Wednesday, January 7 at 6PM

Concerned about AI?

Take a breath and enjoy a presentation on artificial intelligence. We make it our business to keep up with the latest information and then bring it to you. We'll catch up on the latest developments & show you what all the fuss is about. So come learn in a fun and supportive manner! Bring your opinions and questions! Great for beginners, skeptics, and anyone interested in knowing more about the topic.

Registration Required. 

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Wednesday, January 7 at 10:30AM

Story Time with Big Ryan focuses more 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 some fun with Big Ryan! 

No registration required.

Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30PM

Please join Bry Sharland on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30PM for an artist reception. His exhibit, Pink Triangle Portraits, will be on display in the Flora T. Little Art Gallery through the month of January.

No registration is required to attend. 

Brief Biography
Bry Sharland is an artist and art teacher. He grew up in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and attended Massachusetts College of Art and Bridgewater State University for undergrad. He holds two masters degrees, one from Endicott College and another from Fitchburg State University. His artwork focuses a great deal on portraiture and the use of bright, saturated, and often neon color. Bry primarily uses colored pencil, acrylic paint, and oil paint in his work.

Bry is the creator of the Pink Triangle Portraits Project, a quest to paint or draw a portrait of every photographed queer victim of the Nazi regime and Paragraph 175. The lack of recognition and justice for queer victims drives Bry to continue his artworks until he has completed every single one of them. Through his work, he hopes people will stop, look, and contemplate those who paved the way for our rights today, and understand just how tenuous those rights can be around the world.

Besides creating art, Bry is an avid tropical and fruiting tree gardener and Nintendo gamer. Bry lives with his husband Brian and dog Luna in Raynham, Massachusetts.

About The Exhibit:
The exhibit is intended to be both artistic and educational. The purpose of the Pink Triangle Portraits Project is to create a portrait of every photographed queer victim and survivor of the holocaust. I have researched this often overlooked and obfuscated topic since high school. With each portrait, the original black and white photos are transformed back into color, adding soul and depth to an often soulless concentration camp or police intake photograph. The striped pajamas are stripped away and the queer human underneath is presented as a real, living person who existed and just wanted to live their life true to themselves. I have also researched biographies about the individual which will be displayed with each portrait. I hope to restore some of their humanity and give them that chance, if only in memory of them and by sharing their story. The exhibit would feature a number of the portraits I have completed, as well as information about the people and the project in general.

Website & Social Media: 

• https://www.bryansharland.com
• Instagram: @pinktriangleportraits @brysharlandart

Wednesday, January 7 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. 

Friday, January 9 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.  

Wednesday, January 14 at 10:30AM

Jammin' With You puts the JAM in Jamboree and the U in Music! Come dance, sing and jam along with us at the Bridgewater Public Library this winter! With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin' With You takes your family on magical musical adventures with plenty of laughter and smiles along the way. This class is best suited for children ages 0 - 7 but is fun for the whole family! Pack your dancing shoes - we'll see you soon!

Registration is required for this program- please register the total number of CHILDREN attending. ADULTS do not need to register.

Registration Required. 

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30PM

This webinar, co-sponsored by East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Hanson, and Middleborough Public Libraries, will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, steps to take in academic planning, and tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar will take place on Zoom. Register here.

Presented by Julie Shields-Rutyna, MEFA's Director of College Planning, Education, and Training

Wednesday, January 21 at 7PM

The Bridgewater Public Library is pleased to present: Successful Study Skills 4 Students Motivating the Unmotivated Student.

In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their students.

What you will learn:

• Why is your student unmotivated
• How self-esteem and anxiety impact motivation
  • The importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences
• What problem-solving skills benefit an unmotivated student
  • The effects of power struggles
  • How do  you inspire your kids to motivate themselves

Registration required and OPEN. Register HERE.

New Reads for 2026

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.

Looking For Your

Next Great Read?

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.