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Fall Events at Newfield
Our events calendar for September and October is now available. Newly added is our Little Readers Playgroup for children, ages 0-4 years old with a parent/caregiver. Playgroup will meet on Wednesdays, 1-2pm from September 6th – November 8th. Registration is required, call (203)576-0021 to register. We also added Chess for Teen Beginners, meeting on Tuesdays from 4-5pm for teens, ages 13-18 years old. View Newfield’s full schedule here.

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.

Free Notary Services at all BPL Locations
Did you know that we offer notary services free of charge? For more information call your local library.

Free resources for the Latino community / Recursos gratuitos para la comunidad latina
Pursue entrepreneurship and growth opportunities
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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!