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ONE MORE WEEK TO DONATE!
The Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are once again partnering to rally communities in support of children in need across Massachusetts with a pajama drive! Donate new pajamas!
We are looking for brand-new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, and in all sizes. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references, and refer to our Quality = Dignity guidelines.
Size 12 - 18 months through 18/20 (Adult Medium)Your donations will help provide thousands of children with a warm pair of pajamas!
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Who Let The Dogs Out? | The Bridgewater Public Library has teamed up with
Last Hope K9 Rescue to bring you a truly special experience—one that could lead you to your new cuddle buddy, adventure partner, and lifelong best friend.
As you browse our shelves for your next great read, keep an eye out for the adorable faces of adoptable dogs posted in front of our book stacks! Each pup has a story to tell—of resilience, hope, and a longing for a forever home. With just one look, you might find a pair of eyes that capture your heart.
📖💙 Books and dogs—two of life’s greatest comforts. Imagine cozying up with a good book and a new furry friend by your side!
For more details about Last Hope K9 Rescue and adoption opportunities, visit Last Hope K9 Rescue. |
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Wednesday, March 12 at 6PM | Join us for Finance 101, a dynamic seminar designed specifically for women to build financial confidence and independence.
This engaging session will help you: - Assess Your Money Mindset – Understand your relationship with money and how it shapes your financial decisions.
- Master the Core Competencies of Financial Literacy – Learn essential skills in income, budgeting, saving, borrowing, and protecting your assets.
- Create a Personal Financial Strategy – Develop a tailored plan to achieve your financial goals and take charge of your future.
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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Saturday, March 22 at 11AM | About the author - Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels and a poetry collection, Tell Me How You Got Here.
Her award-winning work has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, The Kenyon Review, Guernica, Threepenny Review, Journal of the American Medical Association, and numerous literary magazines as well as long-listed for the London Sunday Times Short Story Award, featured and read aloud on NPR and named notable by the Association of Jewish Libraries.
The Lioness of Boston, A Boston Globe Bestseller, is a deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.
Join author, Emily Franklin for this special talk! Registration Required. |
Registration Now Open | 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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Wednesday, March 19 at 6PM |
Make Your Well Being a Delicious Priority! Get Tips, Recipes, and More!
The Mediterranean Diet is definitively proven to help prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Not only that, but the food is delicious!
Join us for specific tips, strategies, and recipes to help you reap the benefits of this amazingly simple yet powerful diet. Featuring the latest research and nutritional information. 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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Wednesday, April 2 at 6PM |
Join New York Times Best-Selling Author, Ann Hood for an
informative author talk! The author of fourteen novels, four memoirs, a short story collection, a ten book series for middle readers and one young adult novel.
More than twenty years after its premiere, Gilmore Girls is one of the most-streamed TV shows of all time. Gilmore Girls continues to attract legions of fans because its themes are still relevant and appeal to mothers and daughters—and even sons—everywhere.
To shine light on what Gilmore Girls tells us about ourselves (and why it matters), Ann Hood invited fifteen writers to explore their personal relationships to the show. The result is this passionate, intelligent anthology, LIFE’S SHORT, TALK FAST: 15 Writers on Why We Can’t Stop Watching Gilmore Girls.
Local bookstore, An Unlikely Story, will be onsite with copies of books for purchase. Registration Required.
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Registration Opens March 15 at 10AM | 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, March 11 at 4PM |
Join us for a fun drawing class led by the BR Art Club! This week's class will be activities based on line.
Open to students in 3rd Grade and up.
Registration is required for each class offered by BR Art Club.
Please register each child separately.
Registration Required. |
Note: Space is limited and fills up very quickly. When registration time opens, please refresh the page and scroll down to enter your information and register. |
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Tuesday, March 11 at 6PM | Learn about saving for college, managing a budget,
filling out the FAFSA and more!
This program is hosted by Julie Beckham, the AVP/Financial Education Development & Strategy Officer at Rockland Trust Bank.
No Registration Required.
Free and open to all! |
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Saturday, March 15 at 10AM |
Join us for a reading of Sammy Starts Soccer, followed by a Q&A with author, Rachel Calabrese.
This program is recommended for children ages 4-9. Sponsored by ConfiKids.
No registration required. |
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Tuesday, March 11 at 10AM | Join us for stories, movement and music.
Recommended for ages 1.5-4 years old.
No registration required. |
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Saturday, March 8 at 1PM | Hello Pokemon Trainers! Are you ready to get your game on at the Bridgewater Public Library?
We're looking for trainers to play and train with us!
A few things to know: - 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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Monday, March 10 at 6PM |
Join us for a welcoming drop-in crochet class designed for all skill levels! Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time or you’re a seasoned crocheter, there’s a spot for you. This is an adult only class but kids are welcome to come watch.
Led by Julia and Kara, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment where you can learn the basics, work on new techniques, or simply enjoy some creative time with fellow crochet enthusiasts. Bring your current project or start something new while sharing tips, stories, and inspiration.
Need guidance? Julia and Kara are here to help with lessons and advice tailored to your skill level. Prefer to just hang out and stitch? That’s great too!
Come for the crochet, stay for the community. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Supplies are not provided by the library - please bring your own.
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Monday, March 10 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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Friday, March 7 at 10AM | 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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Wednesday, March 12 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, March 13 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. | SNEAK PEEK! |
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Building Healthy Habits |
National Nutrition Month |
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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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If You Have a Library Card, Don't Pay Full Price! | At the Bridgewater Public Library, we offer passes to save on museum visits and recreational trips. The passes offer reduced or free cost admission. Check them out today! |
To reserve a pass, click the button below. |
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We post daily about upcoming events, free library resources, book recommendations, and community happenings.
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