Family Drumming Circle:
The Bridgeport Public Library will celebrate the Week of the Young Child with a Family Drumming Circle featuring Michael Mills of Drums No Guns and Friends on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the downtown Burroughs & Saden Library Children’s Room. Mr. ...
Thursday, March, 28th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
BRAVE
This film follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and ...
Farewell Jan
After many years of oustanding service at the BPL, Jan Fisher is moving on to bigger and better things.We bid Jan a very fond farewell and wish her the very best in her new position.
Goodbye Jan. We will miss you.
Thursday, April 4th
5:45 - 8:00 PM
North Branch
First Thursday Films
Each month the North Branch Library screens a popular current movie. For details on this month’s movie: click here or sign up for our Newsletter and receive weekly update on movies and other BPL happenings: click here.
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Did you know that we offer notary services free of charge?
The Bridgeport Public Library offers Notary Services to our library patrons free of charge at five of our locations. We suggest that you call ahead to the library to be sure that a Notary is ...
Tuesday, April 16th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
Genetic Roulette:
When the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed untested genetically modified organism (GMO) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living ...
Girl Scouts Together!
Sample what girl scouting is about in four fun and activity filled programs with Maria Illescas. For girls in Grades k-3 with a parent. These programs will be held Wednesday evenings from May 14th - June 4th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Girl Scouting builds ...
Thursday April 11th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
Good Lessons from Bad Women, a one-woman show by Dorothy Leeds
In Good Lessons from Bad Women, a devilishly funny one-woman show, our lead character, Dorothy, wrestles with the concept of goodness and dives deep into a world where ...
Greater Bridgeport Toastmasters
Please come and visit the Greater Bridgeport Toastmasters meeting
This is a great place to learn how to be comfortable leading and speaking before a small group. This will enhance your leadership and communication experiences before others. Toastmasters meets at 12:30 pm first & ...
Thursday, May 9th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch
Grow Your Business or Non-Profit Organization with Power Email.
This event is FREE, and Conducted by a certified Constant Contact instructor, who has presented to organizations and companies of all sizes including Chambers of Commerce, Trade Organizations, Professional Associations, ...
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Half the Sky, Human Trafficking and Slavery
On Tuesday, February 4th there will be a film showing "Half the Sky" at the North Branch Library on Madison Ave. from 6:00-7:45 PM. This event is free and all members of the Greater Bridgeport Community are urged ...
The Affordable Care Act explained by Congressman Jim Himes
Since becoming law in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has already done a lot to help lower costs and help Americans get better health care. However, many of the most important parts of the law go into ...
Three-City Health Exchange Information Tour
Hosted by Congressman Jim Himes
Learn more about Connecticut’s new affordable insurance exchange, Access Health CT, and get your questions answered at one of three information sessions. The events will feature presentations and Q&A sessions from assisters and brokers to help you ...
Thursday, March 7th
6:30 PM
Black Rock Branch
Human Trafficking: A Victim Service Provider Perspective
Please join Attorney Alicia R. Kinsman, Director of Victim Services at the International Institute of Connecticut and learn about this timely and all too pervasive topic. This program will educate participants on the fundamentals ...