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Donations Needed!

First, a VERY BIG THANK YOU to the community. We were able to donate 51 pairs of shoes for adults to Walt's Mobile Closet! 


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

Saturday, June 28 at 11AM

Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author and photographer of New England Brunch and creator of Twitterati Cryptograms, will discuss her favorite weekend brunch recipes as well as cryptogram code-breaking tips. Samples will be provided.

Award-winning author Tammy Donroe Inman is a trained chef, cooking instructor, and photographer. She’s written three cookbooks: New England Brunch, New England Desserts, and Wintersweet, as well as the hilarious code-cracking book, Twitterati Cryptograms. 

She got her start testing recipes for Cook's Illustrated magazine and the TV show America's Test Kitchen. She was a former editor for Boston magazine, and has also written for Fine Cooking, Yankee, and the Boston Globe. She lives outside Boston with her husband, two high-maintenance cats, and a pair of well-worn roller skates.

Registration Required

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Wednesday, June 25 at 1PM

This magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. The kids are the stars because they make the magic happen.  

Ed tells a story that revolves around each trick. It may be a short story or a longer one, but each story helps to bring the trick together. The show is appropriate for ages three and up.

Registration Required

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Friday, June 27 at 10AM

Join Kara Andrews of Maha Yoga for a morning yoga class! 

We recommend this program for adults and kids age 8+ who can follow directions along with their caregivers.  


Please bring your own yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothes.  

Registration Is Open

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Tuesday, July 8 at 1PM

Learn all about the different types of trees in Massachusetts with

Mass Audubon and make your own leaf rubbings to take home!  

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 June 21 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Wednesday, July 9 at 10AM

What if LEGOs could come to life? Do you have an imaginative mind and like to create and play with technology? 

Learn the basics with Stop Motion Studio. Participants will learn to storyboard, how to set the scene and explain onion-skinning, frame rate and aperture setting. Designed for children in grades 1-6. 

Participants will need to bring their own phones and need to install the free Stop Motion Studio app, all other supplies provided.

Please register each child individually.

Registration Opens June 21 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Wednesday, July 10 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 The Very Impatient Caterpillar 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 June 21 at 10AM

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Saturday, July 19 at 9:30AM

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 to appraise your item.

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.***

Registration Is Open

Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. 

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Wednesday, June 25 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.

Wednesday, June 25 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, June 27 at 10AM

Join Triumph for 123 Read & Draw Art Class!  Fun and creative, social and skill building, this 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.  

Tuesday, June 24 at 7PM

Join the Book Club for a discussion of Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. Books are available for checkout at the front desk.

All are welcome.  No registration required for this program.

Thursday, June 26 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.

Special Events

Saturday, June 21 at 1PM

Bridgewater’s free, family-friendly Juneteenth 2025 celebration!
Celebrate the end of slavery, enjoy live performances, delicious food, artisan booths, and a silent auction.

Activities include:

  • Story trail

  • Cookie decorating

  • Juneteenth flag-making

  • Holiday ornament crafts

  • Informational tables (with a focus on healthcare)

June is African American Music Month—this year’s theme is

“Music Through the Ages.”

Thanks to our 2025 Juneteenth co-hosts:
Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights, First Parish UU Church, and the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice at BSU.

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, commemorating its 350th anniversary.

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/ 

beginning June 1.

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