Announcements:

East Side Branch
East Side Branch Library will be temporarily closed for renovations starting September 7th, 2024.  The Beardsley Branch Library will stay open until 8 PM on Wednesdays while the East Side Branch Library is closed.

Holiday Closing

All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be open Tuesday, December 24th from 10-5pm. All locations will be closed Wednesday, December 25th for Christmas.

Digital Navigator

Digital Resources

AtoZ World Food

AtoZ World Food

1,200 articles on national and regional cuisine, dining etiquette, and special occasion foods.

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online resources is a comprehensive treasure —rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.

Kanopy

Kanopy

Stream free movies with your library card. Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.

Mango

Mango

Mango for libraries offers over 70 world language courses expertly designed to adapt to a diverse range of learning needs, styles, and backgrounds.

Tutor.com

Tutor.com

Live one-to-one help is available 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., daily.
New subjects available for Nursing & Healthcare and Computer Science!

BookFlix (Home Access)

BookFlix (Home Access)

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

 

BookFlix (Library Access)

BookFlix (Library Access)

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

 

Freegal

Freegal

Stream and download songs or download music videos from hundreds of musical genres and thousands of labels.

 

Hoopla

Hoopla

Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audio-books and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library.

Hoopla digital’s latest app upgrade, LightSpeed – an evolution to empower brighter connectivity for users – is here. With LightSpeed, you’ll be able to experience, explore and enjoy free content from your public library in a new way that’s faster, brighter, mobile, easy-to-use and always available! Brought to you free of charge with your Bridgeport Public Library Card.

 

Kanopy

Kanopy

Stream free movies with your library card. Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.

Overdrive

Overdrive

Download a wide variety of popular fiction and nonfiction ebooks and eaudiobooks to your computer, eReaders, or mobile device. for Bridgeport Library Card Holders

Library News

Upcoming Concerts – Save These Dates!

The Bridgeport Public Library and the Klein Memorial Auditorium will be presenting Anthem on January 17, 2025 and Rhonda Denét on February 7, 2025.

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Bridgeport Unmasked Podcast

The All Things Bridgeport, CT, PODCAST

Join librarian & moderator Adam Cleri–along with authors, Bridgeport librarians, & other guests–as we explore the city’s curious history, intriguing people, & unique fascinations that make Bridgeport Bridgeport.

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Streaming Service Kanopy Comes to Bridgeport Public Library

Stream free movies with your library card! Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. This new digital service can be found in our Online Library, or you can browse and create an account here. Read More…

Podcast Studios at BPL

Record a podcast using professional tools, for free!

BPL Studios is making accessible the art of podcasting, and audio and video production by providing an inclusive space for community members to express their unique voices. Our mission is to empower the community by offering state-of-the-art recording facilities and staff support, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives.

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Library Lockers at Beardsley Branch

Library Lockers are here for easy, contactless hold pick up 24/7. Can’t make it to any of our library locations to pick up your holds during regular business hours? Send your items to our Pickup Locker, situated at the Beardsley Branch and access your materials at your convenience!

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Upcoming Events

Date/Time Program
Monday, Dec 23
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Chess Club for Kids at Beardsley Branch

Chess Club for Kids at Beardsley Branch

Join our Chess Club at Beardsley Branch! Learn how to play Chess; a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player. Ages 6-16. No registration required

For more information, call 203-332-0025.

Location: Beardsley Branch Library
More info
Tuesday, Dec 24
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mah Jongg at North Branch Library

Mah Jongg at North Branch Library

Join us for the beloved and ancient game of Mah Jongg. Learn was craks,dots, and bamboos do. Why is the white dragon called a soap? What are pungs and kongs and quints? What are seasons and flowers? And what does the Charleston have to do with Mah Jongg?
If you know, you know. If you don’t know, you can find out! Every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at North Branch!

Location: North Branch
More info
Tuesday, Dec 24
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chess for Teen Beginners

Chess for Teen Beginners

Come and learn the basics of playing chess. Lessons are for teen beginners, ages 13-18 years old. No registration required. Lessons will be held in the Teen Room of the Newfield Branch Library on Tuesdays from 4-5pm.

Location: Newfield Branch Library – Teen Room
More info
Wednesday, Dec 25
12:00 am

Library Closed for Christmas

All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

More info

Download eBooks and Audiobooks

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more – anywhere, anytime through Overdrive. All you need is a library card.

Download Magazines

Download Music

Freegal, free downloadable music from Sony. Use your library card to download up to five songs a week and stream up to 3 hours of music a day!

Learn a Language Online

Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 140 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, music, and more.

Learning a language with Duolingo is fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up.

New Arrivals

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Online Library Card Application

Just print out an application.  Fill it out and bring it to the library with proper ID’s (ID info is on each application.) and at no cost become a member of the BPL.

Library Card Application
Library Card Application (Spanish)