New programs just added for October!
Special Events:
Tuesday, October 3 @ 9:30 AM: Baby & Me Movement Class. Join us for this 30 minute class designed for caregivers and their children (ages 6 weeks to pre-crawling) with certified yoga instructor Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots, LLC. Please bring a yoga mat for yourself and a blanket/car seat for baby. Online registration required.
Wednesday, October 4 @ 10:30 AM: Big Ryan’s Toddler Show. Big Ryan's toddler programs focus on puppet play, 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.
Thursday, October 5-Thursday, October 19: Search and Find the Pumpkin. Kids ages 3-12 are invited to search the children's room to find a paper pumpkin with a number written on it. After you find the pumpkin, you can fill out a raffle ticket with your contact information and the number on the pumpkin. On September 29, we will be drawing a winner for a bag of children's books.
Tuesday, October 10 @ 10 AM: Jack the Library Cat. Marietta Apollonio will be reading, drawing, and leading some cat-tastic art fun to celebrate the launch of her new book Jack the Library Cat. Ages 3+. Registration required and opens on Tuesday, September 26.
Wednesday, October 18 @ 5-7 PM: Spectrum Teaching Workshop. Learn 10 guidelines to be more successful when communicating, guiding, and supporting persons who are on the Autism Spectrum/Neurodiverse. Taught by Laurette Ryan, online registration required.
Wednesday, October 25 @ 6-7 PM: Dress a Girl Around the World. Are you and your friends or family looking to do some volunteer work? On Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00 PM, the Bridgewater Public Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop. Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world. At this workshop, we will be creating dress kits for future sewing workshops. This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. (No sewing involved) All materials will be provided. This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family. Please join us!
Story Times:
Thursday, October 12 @ 9 AM: Firefighter story time. Drop in, ages 1.5-4 years old. Special guest from the Bridgewater Fire Department.
Tuesday, October 24 @ 10 AM: Story Time with Apryl. Join us for stories, movement and music with Apryl. Recommended for ages 1.5-4 years old. No registration. Theme: Not so scary Halloween. Come in costume and trick and treat at the desks to follow.
College Planning:
Monday, October 23 @ 6 PM: Financial Aid 101: Parents and teens are invited to join us as we host BSU Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Assistance & Enrollment Management, Laura Biechler, to learn different methods of financial aid including the awarding of grants, loans and student work programs. No registration.
Art and Craft programs:
Wednesday, October 4 @ 2 PM: Art with Melissa. Join Melissa from Beeble Art and create a cat and pumpkin scene. Ages 6+, online registration required. THIS PROGRAM IS FILLED.
Thursday, October 19: Grab and Go Craft – Halloween. Available while supplies last. One per child please.
Friday, October 7 @ 10 AM - 12 PM: Lego- Free Build. Come and build with our Legos. This program is drop in and parents will need to remain with their children and supervise.
Triumph, INC.:
Fridays in October @ 10 AM: Read & Draw Art Class! Join Ms. Laurie for this fun 7 week program sponsored by Triumph. This program is for children ages 3-7 and registration is required. To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org. Space is limited.
Gaming.:
Thursday, October 19 @ 6 PM: Virtual Fortnite Tournament See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this FREE Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament, courtesy of One Up Games’ Game Together Program and Epic Games! Play right from the comfort of your own home on your own Xbox One / Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, or PC! Register online and receive your link to play.
Anime Club for Teens:
Wednesdays in October @ 4 PM: Anime Club. Teens are welcome to join us for a meeting of the Anime Club. Watch anime on Crunchyroll, hang with friends and suggest books for the library to purchase. No registration.
