Wednesday, June 26th
6:30 PM
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Library News
Summer Reading Kick-Off Jester Jim
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Wednesday, June 26th
6:30 PM
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Summer Reading Kick-Off Jester Jim
Families are invited to take part in our annual Bridgeport Public Library Summer Reading program! This year’s theme is — Dig Into Reading! Our kick-off event will take place at the Klein Memorial with master juggler Jester Jim! With nothing more than a trunk full of props, Jester Jim will have you cracking up in your seat. Juggling, balancing, and beatboxing, this show is packed with fun and excitement.
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Evaluating Internet Health Information
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Evaluating Internet Health Information
A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
Not All web sites are created equal.
The BPL Launches OneClickdigital Media Manager
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OneClickdigital Media Manager
The BPL is pleased to announce a new feature for our audiobook users: OneClickdigital Media Manager – free software that allows BPL patrons to listen and transfer audiobooks to their portable devices.
Just click on the button below and after a quick one-time account set-up process, you will be able to immediately checkout and download any audiobook you choose.
June is Audio Book Month
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June is Audio Book Month. Have you heard a good book lately?
Just click the icons below and use your BPL Library Card to find a good book at no charge.
Kindle Fire Users
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Kindle Fire Users Rejoice: OverDrive Comes to Amazon App Store
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.
The BPL has released new versions of the OverDrive Media Console apps for Android and iOS (iPhone/ iPad/ iPod touch). For the first time, OMC is available to Kindle Fire users in the Amazon App Store for Android, making it easier to access eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive-powered libraries. (Previously, Kindle Fire users could side-load the OMC app.)
Memorial Day Closings
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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.
Summer Learning Day 2013
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Friday, June 21st
2:00 - 4:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden Library – Teen Cafe
Summer Learning Day 2013
Join us in the Teen Cafe for Summer Learning Day. Learn Scratch and make your own creations to share with others!
Scratch is a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Board Member Sought
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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.
