Massachusetts Center For the Book Reading Challenge
January: A book about or set in winter
Mass Center for The Book is back with their 2026 adult reading challenge.
How it works:
Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge. If you’re stuck, consider visiting your local library or bookstore for recommendations!
Each month, after you read, fill out a short form to tell us about the book. A link to the submission form can be found at massbook.org/readingchallenge
What’s New at the Library?
Check out the new items recently added to our Library of Things! We have an outdoor ladder toss game, a second Tonie Box with 10 characters, a new projector, a laser level for any home improvement projects, a pickleball set, and a Nintendo switch lite! Borrow these items or many others for 1 week to save money, or try before you buy!
January Book Club Pick
For October, the West Bridgewater Public Library Book Club is reading Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Large and regular print copies can be checked out at the front desk. This title is also available as an audiobook via Libby.
Book Club meets on January 27at 5 PM.
Virtual Author Talks
Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore. Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST 
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley. Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST 
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart. Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST 
Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
West Bridgewater Public Library showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author. A complete list of events is available on the West Bridgewater Public Library virtual author talk series website. Click now to register or watch past events.
Featured Resources
Hoopla
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card.
Mango
Mango for Libraries offers over 70 world language courses. Take your career to the next level, plan the trip of your dreams, or get in touch with your heritage. Challenge yourself to learn something new about the world we share!
Kanopy
Enjoy Thoughtful Entertainment With Kanopy! Stream thousands of films for free with your library card. Download the app and use Kanopy from any device.