About Burroughs-Saden Library
Welcome to the Burroughs-Saden Library located in the heart of Bridgeport at 925 Broad Street. The Burroughs-Saden Library is the city’s main branch and a place where people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds come together. Through our collections, programs, and services, we aim to preserve history, support learning, and inspire creativity.
We are home to four public service departments: Adult Services, Youth Services, Circulation, and the Bridgeport History Center, along with the New Bridgeport Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BCIE), where future entrepreneurs can collaborate and grow. Our staff is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe space that strengthens community connections and encourages lifelong learning.
Services and Departments
Circulation
- Library cards for individuals and families
- Borrowing privileges at all Bridgeport libraries
- Notary and passport services
Adult Services
- Public computers and Wi-Fi
- Books, DVDs, and World languages
- Technology support & digital navigators
- Public meeting rooms
Bridgeport History Center (BHC)
One of Connecticut’s largest genealogy collections, featuring:
- Special collections and archives
- Thousands of photographs
- Manuscripts
- Newspapers and clippings
Children’s & Teen Services
- Storytime and early learning programs
- Crafts, games, and activities
- Enrichment programs for all ages
Bridgeport Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (BCIE)
- Workshops and mentoring
- Support from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
- 3D printing and makerspace tools
- Business accelerator programs and speaker events
Besides the above, our library’s partners include Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Bridgeport
We look forward to welcoming you. The Burroughs-Saden Library is more than a building—it is a community resource where knowledge, creativity, and connection thrive. Whether you are exploring your family history, building new skills, or simply looking for a good book, you’ll find a place here.
Tanarha Smith-Dixon, Head of Public Services
