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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Bridgeport Public Library is proud to present
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Performed by Jonathan Kruk!
Available to watch on demand the entire month of October.
To watch Click here.
If you have any questions please let us know in the comments or contact jcoutts@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations at North Branch Sat October 23 10 AM – 4 PM
Vaccination is the best protection against the COVID-19 virus, and that is why everyone
12 and older is strongly encouraged to receive this truly lifesaving vaccine.
Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required. Free gift card after vaccination.
Forest Bathing
Fridays 9:00 – 10:00 am
Outdoor “Being Present In Nature” Program at the North Branch. (3455 Madison Ave.) We will experience clean body and mind practices to improve our overall wellness.
Free resources for the Latino community / Recursos gratuitos para la comunidad latina
Pursue entrepreneurship and growth opportunities
Persigue tus sueños como emprendedor
FREE COVID-19 TESTING at the North Branch Library
Are you as concerned as we are about COVID still being around? Would you like to be tested for COVID?
PCR test via nasal swab, and you will receive the results of your test in 1-3 days via phone or email.
September 11, 2001 The Day That Changed the World
This poster exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
and has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the
Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this
exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment
for the Humanities.
9/11 Memorial & Museum poster exhibition – Click here to enter
All BPL Locations are open!
Come in for computer time or browsing time! Remember to wear a mask at all times and maintain social distancing. Check out our calendar for our online events!
Building Neighborhoods Together’s Free Classes & Housing Counseling
Building Neighborhoods Together (BNT) offers many informative classes about homeownership and financial literacy.
- Click here for a full list of classes.
- Click here to learn how to schedule a counseling session.
- Click here to view all upcoming classes at a glance.
BNT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending housing insecurity, income inequality and homelessness by creating safe, affordable housing, and providing comprehensive financial and housing counseling services.
Mah Jongg! Bams, Craks, and Dots!
Date: Tuesdays, Time: 12:30 – 2:30 – PM Beginners
Mah Jongg is back at North! We have the boards and the cards (up through 2019. If you have a newer card, please bring it with you!)
Beginners welcome! We will teach you the joys and quirks of this fun game!
We will meet at card tables outside “under the veranda” by the front doors. Please wear a mask since we can’t socially distance at a card table.
If it is prohibitively hot or stormy, we will cancel for the day.
For more info, call 203-576-7821 or email bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
WE DIG CHESS! Advanced and Beginners Classes (Starting July 13th)
Date: Tuesdays, Time: 6:30 – 7:30 – PM Beginners
Date: Thursdays, Time: 6:30 – 7:30 – PM Advanced
Bridgeport residents between the ages of 14-18 (grades 9-12) are invited to master the fine game of chess. Learn from the terrific coaches from DIG-USA who are well known in this area! You will need access to zoom AND to Chess.com, a free website for playing chess.
Beginner classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via zoom. Advanced classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The series will run from July 13 through September 28th. There will be special lessons every Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 and scrimmages on Sunday afternoons. Watch for more details and exact dates and times.
This program is funded through the Mayor’s Summer Program Initiative.
Email bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org to register. (Participants must have a current Bridgeport address.)