Movie Day

  Movie Day Each Tuesday the North Branch Library screens a popular current movie. For details on this week's movie: click here or sign up for our Newsletter and receive weekly update on movies and other BPL happenings: click here. For a list of upcoming movies please stop by ...

June 04, 2013
Museum Passes
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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 ...

October 13, 2021

Nancy Wallace “Snow” Workshop

Saturday, February 2nd 3:00 - 4:00 PM North Branch Nancy Wallace "Snow" Workshop Nancy Wallace author of Rabbit's Bedtime, Paperwhites and other picture books will present a special workshop entitled "Snow" for 5- 8 year olds. Ms. Wallace will shows her tools, with color interaction, using recycled materials, designing a ...

May 30, 2010
New Newfield Library on the Way!
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New Newfield Library on the Way!

From City Librarian Scott Hughes: Not by sight (site), but by Faith. 755 Central Avenue is no longer the old Newfield Library or the Charles Smith Center. It is the soon to be NEW Newfield Library. We closed on it this afternoon after 8 years of ...

July 10, 2015
North Branch Mixxedfit Dance Fitness Classes
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North Branch Mixxedfit Dance Fitness Classes

Saturdays, February 1, 15 & 29 - 10.30 am North Branch Event Details Come join us for some fun as we dance,sweat,tone and burn calories. Easy to follow moves. All genres of music. Mixxedfit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that incorporates explosive movement and body weight toning.  

July 31, 2019
Obamacare and More
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Obamacare and More

Obamacare and More presented by BCAC Do you or your children need health insurance? Do you have questions about the new Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? Do you want to know if you are eligible for Food Stamps or other assistance programs? COME LEARN MORE! Volunteers with Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition ...

September 23, 2013

Party in the Garden Photos

Last Saturday's  Black Rock Garden Club Party in the Garden and fund raiser for "Cook and Grow" was a great success despite the uncoperative weather. Check out the photos  

July 25, 2013
Pie Eating Competition
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Pie Eating Competition

Pie Eating Competition Wednesday, August 21 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Burroughs-Saden - Teen Cafe Event Details So, you think you’re the fastest pie eater in the Teen Café? Wolf down miniature pies against the clock and other teens in this gluttonous challenge. Do well enough, and you ...

July 31, 2019

Pinterest comes to the BPL

Pinterest at the BPL The BPL is now using Pinterest, an online pinboard where we will collect and share the best of the BPL and the Bridgeport community. Check out, follow and like the BPL's brand new online pinboard - click here.

August 25, 2013
Playaway Launchpads
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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? ...

May 31, 2022
Podcast Studios at BPL
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Podcast Studios at BPL

BPL Studios at Bridgeport Public Library is making accessible the art of podcasting, and audio and video production by providing an inclusive space for community members to express their unique voices. Our mission is to empower the community by offering state-of-the-art recording facilities and staff ...

March 30, 2024

Poetry in the Garden: Mind Guards the Gate

Thursday, June 20th 6:30 - 8:00 PM Black Rock Branch Mind Guards the Gate You are cordially invited to a Poetry Reading and Book Signing Event in the Black Rock Reading Garden by Poet & Essayist Raymond Tucker reciting from his newly published book, Mind Guards the Gate: A book ...

June 05, 2013
President Kennedy in Bridgeport November 5, 1960
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President Kennedy in Bridgeport November 5, 1960

The crowd of 6,000 came to see then Senator John F. Kennedy.  The crowd,as estimated by Superintendent of Police Francis J. Shanley, cheered when Kennedy said that Connecticut was a key state in the election.“The nation will have its eyes on Connecticut,” Kennedy told the crowd. ...

February 12, 2016