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Stamp Ceremony at Newfield Branch
The U.S. Postal Service and the Bridgeport Public Library are teaming up to celebrate author, Toni Morrison in special stamp ceremony at the Newfield Branch Library. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 10:00am. Ceremony is free to attend and open to the public. More info

Bridgeport Public Library is NOW Fine Free!
Stop by at any of our locations to return overdue Bridgeport library materials and all late fines and fees will be removed from your account.

The Newfield Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle is symbolic of leadership, authority, honesty and truthful principles. The above attributes are all qualities of libraries.

New Outside Reading Furniture
Thank you to Constellation Energy and the Friends of Bridgeport Public Library, because of your generosity through the Community Champions Program, Newfield Branch Library was able to purchase and install furniture on our Outdoor Reading Terrace. Your generous contribution facilitates in the enjoyment library patrons will receive as they soak in the sun rays while reading the latest best seller, working on their laptops, enjoying an entertaining yet educational library program, or to simply enjoy the outdoors.

Little Readers Storytime
*New Start Time!
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs every Monday morning at 10:30 AM for Little Readers Storytime. Storytime will be followed by play time with toys! Little Readers is an early literacy program for children, ages 0-4 years old with a parent or caregiver.

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Overdrive New Titles for Kids & Teens
Download a wide variety of popular fiction and nonfiction ebooks and eaudiobooks to your computer, eReaders, or mobile device. for Bridgeport Library Card Holders

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 for young learners. From Age of Learning, Inc. Use it for free on a Bridgeport Public Library computer!