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The Newfield Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle is symbolic of leadership, authority, honesty and truthful principles. The above attributes are all qualities of libraries.
The Eagle pictured above is a replacement of the original eagle motif that graced the front of this building for almost 100 years. The original eagle was carved of wood, and after 100 years, was too brittle and weather-worn to be salvageable.
Halloween Party!
We’re having a Halloween Party for children, ages 0-12 years old on Halloween at 4:00pm! We’ll have crafts, music, and treats available. Costumes are optional, but registration is required. Call us at (203) 576-7828 to register to attend.
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.
Coffee & Chess
Dates: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Time: 11:00am
Join us at Newfield for Coffee & Chess! We will have Coffee & Chess every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning Tuesday, July 12th at 11:00am. This program is open to chess players of all levels. Please note that this is not an instructional program, but an open play format. Bring a friend, have some coffee and enjoy the game of chess.
Bridgeport Public Library is NOW Fine Free!
Did you know that 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.
Little Readers Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs every Monday morning at 11:00 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.
Coding For Kids
Free coding lessons for children using Scratch and Blockly. These visual programming languages are easy to learn and great for beginners. No prior coding experience is necessary. For children, ages 8-12 years old.
Free At Home Covid Test Kits
Free resources for the Latino community / Recursos gratuitos para la comunidad latina
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