Announcements:
East Side Branch
East Side Branch Library will be temporarily closed for renovations starting September 7th, 2024.
Happy Thanksgiving!
All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be open Wednesday, November 27th 10am-6pm. All libraries will be closed November 28th, November 29th and November 30th, 2024 for the holiday.
Library Closed: Staff Development Day
All libraries will be closed on Monday, December 2, 2024 for Staff Development Day.
Agenda for November 20, 2024 Regular Library Board Meeting and Public Documents
Digital Resources
AtoZ World Food
1,200 articles on national and regional cuisine, dining etiquette, and special occasion foods.
Connecticut Post
Newspaper archives
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online resources is a comprehensive treasure —rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.
Kanopy
Stream free movies with your library card. Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.
Mango
Mango for libraries offers over 70 world language courses expertly designed to adapt to a diverse range of learning needs, styles, and backgrounds.
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!
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.
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.
Kanopy
Stream free movies with your library card. Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.
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
Library News
Volunteer Opportunities
The Friends of Bridgeport Public Library are looking for volunteers to take an active role in managing the Book Sale Garage at 925 Broad Street.
Bridgeport Unmasked Podcast
The All Things Bridgeport, CT, PODCAST
Join librarian & moderator Adam Cleri–along with authors, Bridgeport librarians, & other guests–as we explore the city’s curious history, intriguing people, & unique fascinations that make Bridgeport Bridgeport.
Streaming Service Kanopy Comes to Bridgeport Public Library
Stream free movies with your library card! Enjoy thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. This new digital service can be found in our Online Library, or you can browse and create an account here. Read More…
Podcast Studios at BPL
Record a podcast using professional tools, for free!
BPL Studios is making accessible the art of podcasting, and audio and video production by providing an inclusive space for community members to express their unique voices. Our mission is to empower the community by offering state-of-the-art recording facilities and staff support, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives.
Library Lockers at Beardsley Branch
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 Pickup Locker, situated at the Beardsley Branch and access your materials at your convenience!
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, November 20 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
 It’s SlimeTime!Our stickiest, gooiest, messiest program is back & better than ever! Paint? Sure! Glitter? Of course! Join us each Wednesday at 5 PM to let your science and creative sides meet & make your own slime-tastic creations! Ages 6-12. No registration required. Location: Burroughs-Saden Library / Children’s Dept More info
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Wednesday, November 20 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
 Digital Navigator @ NewfieldNeed help using technology or digital devices? Schedule an appointment with our Digital Navigator and learn at your own pace. Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-2pm and 5:30-6:30pm. For more information, please call us at (203) 576-7828 to schedule an appointment. Location: Newfield Branch Library More info
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Wednesday, November 20 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
 Thanksgiving Storytime & Apple Turkey Craft!Gobble, gobble! Join us in the Children’s Department for a sweet Thanksgiving storytime & craft! If you like your turkey to taste a little more like candy than turkey, this is definitely for you (we’ll be pretty impressed if you can make it last all the way to Thanksgiving Day)! Ages: 0-12. Location: Burroughs-Saden Library / Children’s Dept More info
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Thursday, November 21 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
 Music TogetherMusic Together is a music and movement class for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with a parent or caregiver. We sing, dance and play musical instruments. Come and join the fun! This program is held in Community Room A at the Newfield Branch Library every Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm. Music Together is provided by the Dunbar Family Resource Center. Location: Newfield Branch Library – Children’s Room More info
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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
Newfield Branch Library – printer
North Branch Library - printer