Kids News
August Programs at Burroughs-Saden!
Check out our August Children’s Room Calendar and save the dates a for a month full of fun! Join us for our Garden Storytime, Toy Library Launch, and treats on Thursday, August 13th. We will have our Education & Literacy Event on Saturday, August 15th. And don’t forget – Thursday, August 28th is the last day to turn in your Summer Reading Log and collect your summer reading prizes!
Plant a Seed, Read! – Summer Reading 2026
This summer, grow your imagination—one page at a time.
Readers of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—are invited to plant a seed for a lifelong love of reading. Summer Reading runs from June 22nd – August 28th. Sign up, track your reading, and enjoy fun rewards along the way! Stop by the library to get started & while you’re there, be sure to attend one (or more) of our terrific programs!
Bridgeport Public Library is 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.
Playaway Launchpads
Playaway Launchpad ~ The Kids-only Learning Tablet you can check out for your child on an adult Connecticut public library card! Did you know that we carry these super cool tablets at all of our locations and you can check them out for 7 days? Launchpads come pre-loaded with fun games and learning activities, they’re easy to use, and do not require Internet connection. Stop by at one of our locations and borrow one today!
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Kids Lego Club
Newfield: Mondays: 3:30-5:30pm Main Library: Thursdays: 5-6pm
Join other kids who love the ever-popular plastic bricks at BPL’s LEGO Club presently two days a week at two of our libraries! Your creations will be put on display in the Children’s room for a week! Ages: 4 – 12. We supply the LEGOs ~ You supply the imagination! Read More…
Museum Passes
Get free or discounted admission to selected museums and cultural sites, with your Connecticut Public Library card! Passes are available on a first come first served basis at children’s circulation desks of all of our five locations. Passes circulate for 3 days. We recommend to contact your branch first for availability. A fine of $5 per day is charged if passes are returned late. Please note: the 3 day loan period does not apply to Westport Country Playhouse passes (they do not require returns).
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