Summer Reading Kick-Off Jester Jim
Wednesday, June 26th
6:30 PM
Klein Memorial Auditorium
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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Summer Learning Day 2013
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.
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ENTERS THE READING RING
WWE READING WRESTLEMANIA® CHALLENGE WINNERS!
Bridgeport Public Library and the WWE unleashed the reading power of local teen patrons. Javier Llantin Cruz and Ramon Pons, both of Bridgeport, CT were finalists in the WrestleMania® Reading Challenge. Eighteen readers were selected over a four month judging process based on how they answered the following question, “What is your favorite book and why should your favorite wrestler read it?” Winners in grades 5-12 were chosen from across the United States, Canada and England. Read More
Monthly Chess Fridays at Newfield
4th Friday of the month,
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Newfield Branch
Chess Fridays
Learn to play chess, the fourth Friday of every month, with Suzanne Kachmer and John Farwell. All skill levels welcome.
Co-sponsored by City Lights Gallery.
Contact: Newfield Branch 203 576-7828
Monthly Wii Wednesdays at Newfield
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
6:00 PM
Newfield Branch
Wii Wednesdays
Breaking News!- We have added X-Box Wednesday on the 4th Wednesday of the month; also at 6:00.
Contact Newfield Branch: 203 576-7828
Tutor.Com Reminder!
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!
Speak Out Against Bullying
Speak Out Against Bullying
The Hearst Connecticut Newspaper Group is embarking on a project delving into bullying in our schools and woud like to hear directly from students.
Please click here to go to their Facebook page to comment or email: speakout@ctnews.com.
Here’s a short video on what some students have already said: click here.
