All Bridgeport Public Library closed Fourth of July Weekend
All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be closed Saturday, July 2nd, and Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
Online Library
Ancestry
In-house access only
Access billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for individuals from around the world.
Biblioboard
Enjoy digital books, images, videos and more from libraries, artists, authors and others from your community and around the world.
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.
Consumer Reports
Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for cars, electronics, appliances, and more. The database also provides a health section and money guide.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Formerly known as ReferenceUSA, Reference Solutions by Data Axle is the leading source for business and residential data in the United States. It helps users of all kinds search for jobs, research U.S. businesses, create marketing and small business plans, locate specific people and more.
Foundation Center
Directory of private philanthropic and grant making foundations on the Internet.
(In house use only – Burroughs-Saden)
Freegal
Stream and download songs or download music videos from hundreds of musical genres and thousands of labels.
Historic Map Works
Plat maps with details of lot apportionments and street details for cities across the United States
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.
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
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps – In-house
Maps with details on buildings prepared for the insurance industry
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps – Remote
Maps with details on buildings prepared for the insurance industry
Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)
This online education resource provides everything a student needs to learn more about further education and assists in making informed decisions on their future from one single, handy database. Testing & Education Reference Center also features interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification and licensing tests.
World Book Online
Access online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video.
Upcoming Programs
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Tuesday, July 5 10:00 am - 10:45 am |
 Storytime at Seaside ParkJoin us for this special storytime this time at our Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. Come for stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays! We’ll learn colors, shapes, opposites, the ABCs and always provide literacy tips at the end! We’ll meet under the big tree in a grass area on the right side from the arches. Parents, please bring blankets, chairs, snack, water,… whatever your child needs to enjoy this special morning. Ages: 0-6 but older siblings are always welcome! Location: Seaside Park More info
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Tuesday, July 5 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
 LITT Chess for Beginners ages 11-18.Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom Middle School and High School students! Come take beginning chess lessons with Coach Shawn from DIG USA. These classes will be offered virtually via zoom. You will need to sign up for a free Chess.com account to play with others. To register, please email bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org or call 203-576-7821. This program is funded by a grant from LITT: Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens. We are grateful for their generosity. More info |
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Wednesday, July 6 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
 Play n’ Tell Live! at Black RockPlay n’ Tell is a weekly story hour for ages 0 to 5 and their carers. Come on in to listen to stories, sing songs and dance to the music! It’s a fast and snappy thirty minutes with grins and giggles and noise. Come for the story hour, stay to look for books and get a library card! More info |
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Wednesday, July 6 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
 Coding For KidsFree coding lessons for children using Scratch and Blockly. These visual programming languages are easy to learn and great for beginners. No prior coding experience is necessary. For children, ages 8-12 years old. Coding lessons are available every Wednesday from 4-5 PM in the Children’s Room of the Newfield Branch Library. For more information, call 203-576-0021. Click here for events @ Newfield Branch! Location: Newfield Branch Library – Children’s Room More info
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Library News
The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection
Mexico
Courtesy of North Branch Children’s Librarian Bina Williams
WIFI HOTSPOT INFORMATION
The Library HotSpot Program provides Bridgeport libray card holders access to high speed internet service at home.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING at the North Branch Library – NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGES
Are you as concerned as we are about COVID still being around? Would you like to be tested for COVID?
PCR test via nasal swab, and you will receive the results of your test in 1-3 days via text or email.
Drive Up – Bear right at the top of the driveway
Testing is in the parking area behind the building
Download Magazines
RBdigital, the world’s largest newstand. Instantly browse the latest issues of your favorite magazines.
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.
Library Card Application: pdf
Aplicación en Español: pdf
Carte D’Application: pdf
Aplikasyon pou Kat: pdf
Print at BPL
BPL Mobile Printing for your laptop, PC, and mobile devices:
Burroughs-Saden Printer
North Branch Printer