Memorial Day Closings
All locations of the Bridgeport Library will be CLOSED Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. All BPL locations will reopen Tuesday, May 28th at their normal times.
Tuesday, June 4th
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
Espionage in the American Revolution in Connecticut and New York:
Ciphers, Stains and Silver Bullets
The BPL Board of Directors is accepting applications for one 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.
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Memorial Day Closings
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Friends of the BPL Weekly Booksale
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Thursdays
11:00 – 3:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – Library Garage
Friends of the BPL Weekly Booksale
Weekly book sale held in the library’s garage.
Patrons may enter via State Street.
Solarize Bridgeport
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Thursday, May 23rd
6:30 – 8:00 PM
North Branch
Solarize Bridgeport
Solarize Bridgeport is a unique discount buying program, sponsored by the City of Bridgeport in partnership with the State of Connecticut. If you or your friends and neighbors are homeowners in Bridgeport and are looking for ways to reduce monthly energy bills, manage energy costs over time or lower your carbon footprint, Solarize Bridgeport can help.
Please join us at one of the four upcoming workshops we are hosting to help Bridgeport residents learn more about this exciting program.
For more info go to: http://solarizect.com/our-towns/solarize-bridgeport/, or call Astrum Solar at: 1 800 903-6130.
Free Italian Language Classes for Beginners
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Thursdays, May 23rd & 30th
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
Back by Popular demand – Free Italian Language Classes for Beginners
Want to learn Italian but never had a chance? Going to Italy soon?
A 2 session crash couse in conversational Italian will be offered at the Black Rock Branch Library on Thursday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 30th. Classes will run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
The classes will be conducted by Black Rock’s own Robert Foley, who has come up with his own material and method for quick learning.
To register call: 203 576-7025.
Summer Youth/Young Adult Job Fair
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Wednesday, June 6th
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Housatonic Community College – 900 Lafayette Blvd.
Summer Youth/Young Adult Job Fair
Over 30 Employers
- Are you between the ages of 14 and 25?
- Are you eager to get summer employment?
- Are you willing to dress to impress?
If you have a resume bring it with you.
For more Info: Click here
Bridgeport Public Library Announces Sunday Hours
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“Bridgeport Public Library Announces Sunday Hours”
City Librarian Scott Hughes is proud to announce that starting Sunday October 21st the Bridgeport Public Library plans to provide seven days of service. For the second year in a row at the main Burroughs & Saden Library in Downtown Bridgeport will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
Being able to use the Library in person, and not just on-line, any day of the week is just one of the many ways the Bridgeport Public Library is working to be there for you.
BPL Mission Statement & FY 2012 Budget
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MISSION STATEMENT
We believe that libraries change people’s lives. They are cornerstones of democracy. The Bridgeport Public Library provides opportunities for residents to learn, enjoy and achieve. To accomplish that mission, the Bridgeport Public Library offers free and open access to a relevant collection, staff knowledge, and modern facilities.
Kindle Fire Users
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Kindle Fire Users Rejoice: OverDrive Comes to Amazon App Store
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Now that the OverDrive Media Console app is available in the Amazon App Store for Android, it’s easier for users of the Kindle Fire to access eBooks from OverDrive-powered libraries. Read more →
More Help Available for Unemployed Homeowners
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More 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.
