“Who would you like to interview if you could?”
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“Who would you like to interview if you could?”

A few staff members were asked the following question “Who would you like to interview if you could?” Sirila Lucero I would have loved to meet Martin Luther King Jr.  He was a reverend and a leader, he fought for what was right and he knew God ...

February 23, 2021

10 – Week Intro to Mindfulness Program

Please enjoy this 10-week virtual introduction to Mindfulness program. Where we will discuss techniques on how to find peace in such troubled and frantic times.  Mindfulness is a basic human ability that allows us to be fully present in this moment.  By bringing conscious awareness to ...

June 14, 2021
1983 – the year Charlie Tisdale almost became Mayor
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1983 – the year Charlie Tisdale almost became Mayor

Tizzy, Mandy, Lenny; The Mega 1983 Mayoral Turnout by Lennie Grimaldi There was a day when turnouts for municipal election were huge, including 38 or so years ago when Charlie Tisdale became the first African American to be nominated by a major party in Bridgeport, winning ...

February 04, 2016

2005 – 2025 BPL Board of Directors Meeting Agendas & Minutes Archive:

January – December 2025 Archive January - December 2024 Archive January - December 2023 Archive January - December 2022 Archive January - December 2021 Archive January - December 2020 Archive January - December 2019 Archive January – December 2018 Archive July 2014 – December 2017 Archive April 2012 – January 2013 Archive September 2005 - ...

June 17, 2020

2023.2.15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda and Public Documents at Burroughs-Saden

2023.2.15 Regular Board Meeting Agenda at Burroughs-Saden Draft Minutes 01.18.23 Bpt Library Transfer From Full-Time Earned Pay to Library Supplies BPL Endowment 12-31-22 tre Staff Report - Report of the City Librarian 2.9.23 Staff Reports - East Side Branch Monthly Report January 2023.docx Payroll Variance Report Transfer From Bookbinding Services to Telephone ...

February 09, 2023

2023.4.19 Regular Board Meeting Agenda and Public Documents at Burroughs-Saden

2023.4.19 Regular Board Meeting Agenda at Burroughs-Saden Draft Minutes 03.15.23 Bpt Library Staff Report - Report of the City Librarian 4.19.23 Staff Reports - Burroughs-Saden Public Services Monthly Report March 2023a.docx Staff Reports - Beardsley Branch Monthly Report March 2023.docx Staff Reports - Black Rock Monthly Report March 2023.docx Staff Reports ...

April 18, 2023
A Book Talk in the Garden – LOVE GONE MAD
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A Book Talk in the Garden – LOVE GONE MAD

LOVE GONE MAD by Mark Rubinstein Meet Mark Rubinstein, “A Psychiatrist Turned Novelist as he talks about his latest novel, LOVE GONE MAD, and the Fine Line Between Falling in Love And Madness.” When heart surgeon Adrian Douglas and Megan Haggarty, RN, meet at the hospital where they ...

June 03, 2013
ABCmouse.com  Free at All BPL Locations!
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ABCmouse.com Free at All BPL Locations!

ABCmouse.com helps kids learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more! For kids ages 2 to 8. With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource ...

January 20, 2020
About Burroughs-Saden Library
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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 ...

September 25, 2025
About the Beardsley Branch Library
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About the Beardsley Branch Library

Welcome to your new community library! We officially opened our doors on April 22, 2023, and are proud to be the sixth branch of the Bridgeport Public Library system. We’re thrilled to offer a welcoming and vibrant space for people of all ages and interests. The children’s ...

May 08, 2025
About The Black Rock Branch Library
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About The Black Rock Branch Library

Located in the center of the Black Rock neighborhood is the Black Rock Library, one of six total libraries in the Bridgeport Public Library system. A local branch in a large system, we pride ourselves on offering a variety of services and materials in a friendly community space. Some of the services you can ...

October 02, 2023
About the East Side Branch Library
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About the East Side Branch Library

Welcome to the East Side Branch Library. The library is currently closed for renovations. During this time, our other five libraries remain open to serve you. Once completed, the East Side Branch will feature a new exterior façade, a community room on the first floor and ...

May 10, 2025
About the Newfield Branch Library
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About the Newfield Branch Library

Welcome to the Newfield Branch Library! Located at 755 Central Avenue, the Newfield Branch is proud to serve Bridgeport’s East End community as part of the Bridgeport Public Library system. With deep historical roots and modern, community-focused design, our library is a vibrant space where ...

July 07, 2025
About the North Branch Library
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About the North Branch Library

North Branch opened in fall of 1995, replacing the old North End Branch Library. Set in a park with flowering trees, sports fields for soccer and lacrosse, a playground/splashpad, tennis/pickleball courts, and picnic tables throughout, North is a special place. We are located on a bus ...

May 29, 2025
Access Health Enrollment Fair
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Access Health Enrollment Fair

Access Health Enrollment Fair You don’t need to go far to get one-on-one help enrolling in health care coverage. Just come to the Enrollment Fair this Thursday at the BPL's main Downtown Burroughs & Saden Library to discuss your needs with an insurance broker or certified ...

September 24, 2013