Bridgeport Public Library is NOW Fine Free!
Stop by at any of our locations to return overdue Bridgeport library materials and all late fines and fees will be removed from your account.
Agenda for December 13th, 2022 Building & Finance Committee Meeting
Online Library
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)
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
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.
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!
Universal Class: Learn Anything · Learn Anytime · Learn Anywhere
Instruction on a variety of different topics.
Upcoming Programs
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Saturday, December 10 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
 The Magic of Christmas (and Reading)!Christmas is a magical time of year and the library is a magical place. When you put them both together, you get Jay Reidy’s Magic of Christmas (and Reading)! Come and enjoy this funny & imaginative holiday magic show! Great for ages 5-10, but everyone in the family is welcome! Location: Burroughs-Saden More info
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Saturday, December 10 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
 In Person: A Christmas Carol Live One-Man PerformanceIn 1853 Charles Dickens began public readings of his most popular work, A Christmas Carol. When he ended his performances in 1870, he had read it 127 times. From December 1867 to April 1868 he performed over 400 readings on an American tour in Boston, New York, Washington DC and other East Coast cities including Hartford. A Christmas Carol was his most performed reading on this tour. Mr. Dickens will come alive again reading A Christmas Carol. It is the same shortened version of the story that Dickens performed. He removed sections for public readings so they would be about 90 minutes. Dickens was also a professional actor, so, like his, this reading will be animated and captivating. Please join us as a group of friends assembled to hear a tale told and to share in the true spirit of Christmas. Kenneth Noll is a professor of Microbiology at the University of Connecticut and has been performing in community theater near his home in Storrs, Connecticut for over 20 years. He recently began to portray Charles Darwin in museums, schools, community events and universities. He now also portrays Charles Dickens as a way to spread cheer and good will during the Christmas Season.
Event will take place in the First Floor Community Room
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Monday, December 12 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
 Little Readers StorytimeJoin us for stories, rhymes, and songs followed by playtime with toys! For children, ages 0-4 years old with a parent/caregiver. Little Readers occurs every Monday morning at 11:00am in the Children’s Room of the Newfield Branch Library, except on holidays. Location: Newfield Branch Library – Children’s Room More info
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Monday, December 12 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
 Lego Club at Newfield BranchCome and build amazing things! There are new building challenges every week to inspire children’s creativity and building skills. Children can work together or independently. For children, ages 5-12 years old. Lego Club meets every Monday from 3:30-5:30 PM in the Children’s Room of the Newfield Branch Library, except on holidays when the library is closed. Location: Newfield Branch Library – Children’s Room More info
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Library News
Bridgeport Public Library is NOW Fine Free!
Stop by at any of our locations to return overdue Bridgeport library materials and all late fines and fees will be removed from your account.
The Newfield Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle is symbolic of leadership, authority, honesty and truthful principles. The above attributes are all qualities of libraries.
The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection
Mexico
Courtesy of North Branch Children’s Librarian Bina Williams
Download eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more – anywhere, anytime through Overdrive. All you need is a library card.
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