Good Friday Closing
All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observation of Good Friday.
Online Library
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 245 million residents.
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)
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.
Consumer Reports
Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for cars, electronics, appliances, and more. The database also provides a health section and money guide.
Foundation Center
Directory of private philanthropic and grant making foundations on the Internet.
(In house use only – Burroughs-Saden)
Historic Map Works
Plat maps with details of lot apportionments and street details for cities across the United States
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.
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
Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)
This online education resource provides everything a student needs to learn more about further education and assists in making informed decisions on their future from one single, handy database. Testing & Education Reference Center also features interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification and licensing tests.
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!
Universal Class: Learn Anything · Learn Anytime · Learn Anywhere
Instruction on a variety of different topics.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, March 19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Little Learners StorytimeJoin us for storytime at our main library, located at 925 Broad St. We’ll read stories, sing songs, learn the basics (colors, shapes, opposites, numbers, & the ABCs); & we’ll do a simple craft each week, with plenty of time for making new friends! Most of all, we’ll have so much fun and learn a lot! Ages: 0-5. Location: Burroughs-Saden Library / Children’s Room More info
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Tuesday, March 19 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Mah Jongg at North Branch LibraryJoin 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? Location: North Branch More info
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Tuesday, March 19 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Ms. Trina’s Arts and CraftsExplore a variety of crafts, tools, and techniques and bring home a cool creation each week! For kids 4-12 (with caregivers). Drop-in, no registration needed. Questions? Call 203-576-7025. Location: Black Rock Branch, Bridgeport Public Library More info
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Tuesday, March 19 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Chess for Teen BeginnersCome 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
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Library News
Free Trees for Kids
We are excited to be participating in Neighborhood Forests Free Tree Program this year and have received tree requests from many Bridgeport families. The trees will be delivered to Beardsley Branch Library during Earth Week (April 22-26) and the specific date will be announced in April. Our librarians will call you or email you when the trees are ready for pickup. Please all us at 203-332-0025 if you have any questions.
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Women’s History Month at BPL
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Bridgeport Public Library! Throughout March, please visit our library locations to check out book displays and join one or all of our special Women’s History Month events!
Library Lockers available at the Beardsley Branch!
Bridgeport Public 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 new Pickup Locker, situated at the Beardsley Branch and access your materials at your convenience!
Making the switch to Libby is easy!
The original OverDrive app is going away but making the switch to Libby is easy: 1.Download the free Libby app. 2. Find “Bridgeport Public Library” and sign in with your library card number. 3. Read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free! More info
Download eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more – anywhere, anytime through Overdrive. All you need is a library card.
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
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.
Mobile Printing
BPL Mobile Printing for your laptop, PC, and mobile devices:
Burroughs-Saden Main Library – printer
Beardsley Branch Library – printer
Black Rock Branch Library – printer
East Side Branch Library – printer
Newfield Branch Library – printer
North Branch Library - printer