What’s happening in July?
Things kick off in July with some great programs. Art, music, literature- we have it all this month at Bridgewater Public Library. For all programs, see our website for more information and exact dates.
July through August 15: Summer Reading with the Bridgewater Public Library. This program is open to all ages and broken into two groups: 0-12 and 13+. We are using Beanstack to log your reading minutes to earn badges & the chance to win prizes. Parents can read to their kids and log for them. Any type of reading counts- audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines or newspapers.
For kids who read 2 hours in a week, there will be a weekly drawing where they can win a bag of books (book selection is random and varies each week). There will also be the popular word of the week hidden in the children's room each week, so additional tickets can be earned by participating and entering the keyword in Beanstack.
123 Read & Draw with Me!
This hour-long program is four weeks long and this program has been generously offered to us by Triumph, Inc. You and your child (ages 3-7) are invited to join Ms. Laurie, a local artist and teacher for some easy, fun and creative ways to: 1. Read and enjoy a great story together 2. Develop brain building, social emotional, and fine motor skills 3. Create art with a variety of drawing and crafting techniques. This program is sponsored by Triumph, Inc. and registration is required for a 4-week session. To register, please call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email ntilbe@triumphinc.org Space is limited. This program will he held on Fridays at 10 AM on July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29.
PJ Story Time with Miss Dixie.
Put on your pajamas and come to the library for PJ Story Time. Have dinner, then head over to the library for some stories to get you ready for bed and sweet dreams. This program is drop in with no registration required and is sponsored by Triumph, Inc. This program will be held on Monday nights in July on July 11, July 18 and July 25 @ 6:30 PM.
Story Time with Apryl.
Join us for stories, movement and music with Apryl. Recommended for ages 1.5-5 years old. No registration. Tuesday, July 12 @ 10 AM will have a summer theme and Tuesday, July 26 @ 10 AM will have a shark theme.
Music Program “Take a Tromp through the Swamp!”
Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed singer and guitar, banjo, and drum machine player, will perform a free family/children’s program called “Take a Tromp through the Swamp!” at the Bridgewater Public Library on Thursday, July 14 @ 1 PM.
Tom has delighted tens of thousands in over thirty years of performing - 57 Summer Reading programs in 2019 (pre-Covid!). Every show is a top-ten lineup of the most fun, most participatory kids’ and camp songs he can dig up and adapt - many are even a bit athletic! He accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, and harmonica, and adds a drum machine to keep things upbeat and easy to move to. Everyone is invited, come on out for a free fun time! No registration.
Movie: Star Wars: Clone Wars.
After the Republic's victory on Christophsis, Anakin and his new apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, must rescue the kidnapped son of Jabba the Hutt. PG, 98 minutes. All ages welcome, no registration. Two showings on Tuesday, July 19- 10:30 AM or 1 PM.
Baby Yoda art class with Melissa.
This art class will teach young artists how to sculpt model magic into a clay Baby Yoda on Wednesday, July 20 @ 2 PM. All artistic levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. This program is recommended for kids ages 6+. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 6. https://forms.gle/
Grab and Go craft.
Stop by the library starting on Thursday, July 21 to pick up your grab and go craft. Create a beautiful jelly fish suncatcher with the supplies included in this kit. Recommended for ages 3+, no registration. While supplies last, one per person please.
Star Wars Symposium
Join the Bridgewater Public Library for a program that’s out of this world on Wednesday, July 27 @ 6 PM. Peter Struzzerio will be joining us as we voyage to a galaxy far, far away (or the large meeting room at the library), where Peter will lead a Star Wars Symposium. What’s included? How about a fun history lesson, games and trivia and a show-and-tell of Peter’s favorite memorabilia. Come in costume if you like! This program is open to all ages and there is no registration for this program.
