Bridgewater Public Library Invites the Public to January Packed Full of Community Events

BRIDGEWATER  — Executive Director Jed T. Phillips and the staff of the Bridgewater Public Library invite the public to a January packed full of community events at the library.

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Hiring Event

• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
• WHERE: Bridgewater Public Library

Positions include Full and Part-Time Direct Care, Internships & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

The posted positions are available in Brockton, Taunton, Hanover, New Bedford, Fall River, Cape Cod, and other surrounding towns.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Bridgewater Public Library will host “An Evening with Author Stephanie Gayle” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Gayle’s recent notable works include “Idyll Hands” published by Seventh Street Books. (Photo courtesy Bridgewater Public Library)

An Evening with Author Stephanie Gayle

Bridgewater Public Library will host an event with Author Stephanie Gayle, who will be reading from her latest work. The author will also host a discussion on her writing process and experiences in the literary world, a Q&A session with the audience, and sign copies of her books.

• WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
• WHERE: Bridgewater Public Library

About Stephanie Gayle

Stephanie Gayle is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author known for her compelling storytelling and richly developed characters. She has served as President of the National Board of Sisters in Crime and is an accounting officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A graduate of the Novel Incubator program at Boston’s Grub Street, Gayle has made significant contributions to contemporary fiction.

Stephanie Gayle’s notable works include:

• My Summer of Southern Discomfort (William Morrow)
• Idyll Threats (Seventh Street Books)
• Idyll Fears (Seventh Street Books)
• Idyll Hands (Seventh Street Books)

The latter three titles are part of the Thomas Lynch series, which has received critical acclaim for its intricate plots and depth of character development.

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Bridgewater Public Library during this free, family-friendly event. Everyone is welcome.

• WHEN: 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
• WHERE: Bridgewater Public Library

The inaugural Bridgewater Public Library Chinese New Year celebration will feature a lion dance demonstration by Tiger Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi, followed by a martial arts demonstration with Bridgewater Martial Arts. All ages are welcome. Kids can take home a Chinese lantern — first come, first serve.

The Bridgewater Public Library will host noted author Sy Montgomery, right, and illustrator Matt Patterson, left, who will discuss their recent book collaborations, “Of Time and Turtles” and “The Book of Turtles.” (Photo courtesy Matt Patterson)

An Evening with Best-Selling Author
Sy Montgomery & Illustrator Matt Patterson

Join the Bridgewater Public Library for an afternoon with author and naturalist Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson. They’ll discuss their recent book collaborations, “Of Time and Turtles” and the Robert F. Siebert Honor Award book, “The Book of Turtles.”

• WHEN: 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 (In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025.)
• WHERE: Moakley Auditorium, Bridgewater State University, 100 Burrill Ave., Bridgewater

The event will feature a book discussion and Q&A, followed by a meet and greet and book signing with Montgomery and Patterson. The local bookstore An Unlikely Story will be on-site, and copies of their book will be available for purchase.

Free event parking will be available at the Moakley Center Lot, 100 Burrill Ave. This event is free to attend, and no registration is required. It is open to people of all ages.

 
About Sy Montgomery

To research her books, films, and articles, Sy Montgomery has been chased by a silverback gorilla, embraced by a Giant Pacific Octopus, and undressed by an orangutan. But she is perhaps best known for her 14-year love affair with Christopher Hogwood, a runt piglet who grew to a 750-pound great Buddha master. Montgomery is an American naturalist, author, and scriptwriter who writes for both children and adults. Learn more at symontgomery.com.

About the Bridgewater Public Library

The Bridgewater Public Library seeks to educate, inform, enrich and inspire. As a member of the SAILS Library Network, the library provides access to the collections of around 70 area libraries. It houses historical Bridgewater collections, including photographs, manuscripts, books, and artifacts, and offers programs for residents of all ages. As a vital community center, the Library has continued to provide excellent service while maintaining the delicate balance of preserving its rich history and embracing new technologies of the future. To learn more about events at the Bridgewater Public Library, visit the library’s Events Calendar, Facebook, Instagram, or website at bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org. The library is located at 15 South St. Call the library at 508-697-3331 or email bwpl@sailsinc.org.

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