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The Bridgeport Public Library Board of Directors Seeking Applicants

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The BPL Board of Directors is accepting applications for a volunteer board position.

Any registered voter in the city of Bridgeport who has a high level of familiarity with the city’s libraries and who holds a library card may apply. Individuals who have a strong interest and wish to help reposition the Bridgeport Public Library facilities, collections, programs, and staff to help focus on building community, helping people, and changing lives are attributes sought. Applicants must be able to attend two or more monthly meetings.

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Free Computer Classes

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Wednesdays
4:15 – 6:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd Flr Community Room

computerFree Computer Classes

Build your basic computer skills with an individual coach, every Wednesday!

One of our volunteers will work with you, one-on-one to help with essentials such as checking email and writing resumes and will provide assistance with programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

 Space is limited so register for one or more classes  now.

Contact: Sharaya Smith 203 576-7778

Friends of the BPL Weekly Book Sale

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Thursdays
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden

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The Piano and the Imagination of the Folk

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Saturday, January 28th
3:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – Fine Arts Room

piano folkThe Piano and the Imagination of the Folk

With the wild rhythms and intoxicating harmonies of folk music, this concert will set the keys of the piano on fire! We will travel across Europe from Spain to Poland, dancing flamenco with Albeniz and the mazurka with Szymanowski, and then cross the Atlantic and come to the land of the blues. Explore with us the intricacy and power of four hands on one piano with duets by Infante and Dvorak. A must hear program that will enchant audiences across all ages.

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Think Butterflies Not Snow with Christine Cook

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Sunday, January 29th
2:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd fl. Community Room

Christine CookThink Butterflies Not Snow!

It is the dead of winter. Think butterflies, not snow! Gardening expert Christine Cook will give a talk on one of her favorite subjects, butterfly gardening. Christine will discuss native plants that attract butterflies to your garden, and inspire you to dream butterflies into your home garden!

Christine studied at the New York Botanical garden. She is an expert at moss gardens and garden design.

The program is free and open to the public!

More info: 203 576-7417

Block Mentality – Presented by Francis Pressley

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Tuesday, January 31st
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

Francis PressleyBlock Mentality – Presented by Francis Pressley

Writer, Director and Artist Francis Pressley will be performing an interpretation of his inspirational play Block Mentality in a celebration and tribute to all the African American heroes throughout our history. The story is told through a host of colorful characters (all played by Mr. Pressley) interacting in one of the African American community’s traditional institutions of learning – The Barber Shop.

There, Barbers & Patrons give their account of what’s going on in their community and lives. Hopefully, this story will help promote Black Awareness and Pride, through the look at Black History it provides.

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Bridgeport On The Sound: Lecture with Historic Photographs and Artifacts

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Thursday, February 2nd
6:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden – History Center

bridgeport on the soundBridgeport On The Sound

Learn about Bridgeport’s history as a seaport on Long Island Sound in this fascinating lecture and presentation of historic photographs and artifacts entitled Bridgeport on the Sound. The program is co-sponsored by the Black Rock Community Council History Committee and the Bridgeport Public Library History Center.

This presentation is based on the book Bridgeport on the Sound by Mary Witkowski and Bruce Williams. They will discuss Bridgeport’s waterfront history covering sailing vessels, lighthouses, shipping, fishing boat building and recreation along Long Island Sound. The 50-minute program is lavishly illustrated using images from the library, the museum, and other sources. A question & answer period will follow the presentation. Participants should come early at 6 pm to have an opportunity to view the historic artifacts of the Bridgeport History Center.

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Hoops in Connecticut – The Nutmeg State’s Passion For Basketball

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Saturday, February 4th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – History Center

Hoops in CTHoops in Connecticut

Please join Fairfield author Don Harrison for a signing and discussion of his new book: “Hoops in Connecticut: The Nutmeg State’s Passion For Basketball”

Many names familiar to area basketball  fans appear in the book, such as Norwalk’s Calvin Murphy, New Haven’s John Williamson and a bevy of Bridgeport stars, including Walter Luckett, Wes Matthews, John Bagley and Chris and Charles Smith.

Joining author Don Harrison will be Bridgeport basketball legend Porky Vieira.

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Going to College? Get Your Questions Answered-FAFSA Focus

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Tuesdays
February-March, 2012
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – Teen Cafe

collegeGoing to College?

Holly Franquet from The College Place will be available to help answer your college questions with an emphasis on the FAFSA process.  No appointment necessary. This program is free and open to all junior high, high school students and their parents.
Begins February 7.

 

More Help Available for Unemployed Homeowners

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homeMore Help Available for Unemployed Homeowners 

The federal program designed to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure has been expanded. As of August 1, 2011, the Making Home Affordable Modification Program will allow unemployed homeowners to postpone payments for up to 12 months, a change from the previous limit of three months. Unemployed homeowners should contact their mortgage loan servicer to see if they qualify. For more information read the 2-1-1 eLibrary paper Making Home Affordable or visit http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx.

Tutor.Com Reminder!

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Tutor.com Back to school reminder!

Get an online tutor using your valid Bridgeport Public Library card. Find a resource 24/7. Once again we offer free academic and career resources and tutoring from Tutor.com for all students and adults!

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