Announcements:
East Side Branch
East Side Branch Library will be temporarily closed for renovations starting September 7th, 2024. The Beardsley Branch Library will stay open until 8 PM on Wednesdays while the East Side Branch Library is closed.
Holiday Closing
All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 15, 2025 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
Become a Literacy Volunteer
Interested in becoming a Literacy Volunteer? The next info session will be on Thursday, January 9th at 1 pm. Join us to find out more about this opportunity to share your love of learning.
Congratulations!
We’re proud to share that BPL’s Junior Librarian and SCSU MLIS student Ana Felipe has been awarded the Outstanding MLIS Student Award for Academic Achievement and Resiliency. Nominations for the award came from faculty within the ILS Department. This prestigious award is a sign of her academic achievement and perseverance during her studies at SCSU. Click here to read more about Ana.
Upcoming Concerts – Save These Dates!
The Bridgeport Public Library and the Klein Memorial Auditorium will be presenting Anthem on January 17, 2025 and Rhonda Denét on February 7, 2025.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, Jan 14 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
 Little Learners StorytimeJoin us for storytime at our main library, located at 925 Broad St. We’ll read stories, sing songs, learn the basics (colors, shapes, opposites, numbers, & the ABCs); & we’ll do a simple craft each week, with plenty of time for making new friends! Most of all, we’ll have so much fun and learn a lot! Ages: 0-5. Location: Burroughs-Saden Library / Children’s Room More info
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Tuesday, Jan 14 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
 Switch Play!Get your gaming on with our Nintendo Switch! You can use our games or bring your own games to play. For children, ages 8-12 years old. Switch Play is offered every Tuesday from 3-5 PM in the Children’s Room of the Newfield Branch Library. Location: Newfield Branch Library – Children’s Room More info
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Tuesday, Jan 14 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
 Ms. Trina’s Arts and CraftsExplore a variety of crafts, tools, and techniques and bring home a cool creation each week! For kids 4-12 (with caregivers). Drop-in, no registration needed. Questions? Call 203-576-7025.
Location: Black Rock Branch, Bridgeport Public Library More info
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Tuesday, Jan 14 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
 I Survived! Book ClubWhat would you have done if you were on the Titanic? Or caught in a flood? Or a volcanic eruption? Read some select titles from the popular I Survived series, then come join us to discuss with other kids what you would do! Ages 8-12 Location: Burroughs-Saden 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