Bring back our girls

On April 14th, a militant group kidnapped around 200 girls from a school in Nigeria. The group, Boko Harem, said they planned to sell the girls. In early May, a social media campaign, #bringbackourgirls, brought the plight of the girls to international attention. Up to that ...

June 20, 2014

City Wide Scavenger Hunt-Find Cecily!

How well do you know Bridgeport?!! Cecily the Giraffe is back and has been visiting Bridgeport neighborhoods. This November 2018 she will be returning to live in the downtown Bridgeport Library. Find the places where Cecily has been and sign up for our City-wide Scavenger Hunt taking place September ...

September 12, 2018
Cookie Chat: Open Discussion
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Cookie Chat: Open Discussion

Wednesday, March 18 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Burroughs-Saden Event Details Talk about any subject in this judgment-free gathering of teen librarians and teens. Feel free to bring up topics where everyone must listen, and everyone can share.

February 29, 2020

Enterovirus D68

With Ebola still in the spotlight another disease has come to the attention of health care professionals. According to The Center for Disease Control, Enterovirus D68 was first identified in California in 1962. Until this summer, it was not commonly reported in the United States. The symptoms ...

December 17, 2013
Greater Bridgeport Toastmasters Meetings
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Greater Bridgeport Toastmasters Meetings

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 & ...

October 28, 2016

Healing Through Art

Healing Through Art Adults and teens are invited to participate in a discussion about Art Therapy at the East Side Branch Library. Presenter Karen Anderson-Fignon will instruct patrons on creating artistic affirmation-cards to bring home. This free adult and teen event is free and takes place ...

March 28, 2023

Inspiring Women: Women’s History Month

Share your thoughts and memories about a woman who inspires you! Come to the East Side Branch and let fellow patrons and staff know who makes a positive difference in your life. This event takes place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm.

January 18, 2023
Job Now!
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Job Now!

THE INTERNET IS ONLY ONE SOURCE OF JOB INFORMATION. PLEASE CHECK WITH A LIBRARIAN FOR LISTINGS OF LOCAL JOBS OR THOSE IN A WIDER VARIETY OF OCCUPATIONS.

December 30, 2013

Job Openings

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January 27, 2023

Join the Discussion! Books about Race

Do you want to have a conversation about race but don’t know where to begin? Check out these titles and many more online with your BPL library card using Hoopla, and Overdrive. Recommended Nonfiction Books About Race for Adults at the Bridgeport Public Library Recommended Nonfiction Books about ...

July 16, 2020

July 2014 – December 2017 Archive

….. July 16th, 2014 Meeting Minutes August 20th, 2014 Meeting Agenda August 20th, 2014 Meeting Minutes September 17th, 2014 Meeting Agenda October 15th, 2014 Meeting Minutes November 19th, 2014 Meeting Agenda November 19th, 2014 Meeting Minutes December 17th, 2014 Meeting Minutes  January 21st, 2015 Meeting Minutes February 18th, 2015 Meeting Minutes March 18th, 2015 Meeting Minutes April ...

April 02, 2019

Juneteenth Poetry Event: East Side Branch Library

  Share a poem celebrating freedom! Join us at the East Branch Library, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 5:00-6:00pm, for a community poetry reading. Bring your own poem, bring a favorite poem, or ask staff for a freedom poem. Read aloud and ring in freedom with ...

April 24, 2023