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Black History Month at BPL
The Bridgeport Public Library Celebrates Black History Month 2023. Throughout the month of February, please visit our library locations for book displays and exhibits celebrating Black History Month. Click here to access local Black history special collections and archives, accumulated by the Bridgeport History Center. Likewise, please join us at some or all of these free events for the whole family:

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.

Free At Home Covid Test Kits

The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection
Courtesy of North Branch Children’s Librarian Bina Williams

WIFI HOTSPOT INFORMATION
The Library HotSpot Program provides Bridgeport libray card holders access to high speed internet service at home.

Mah Jongg!
Date: Tuesdays, Time: 12:30 – 2:45 – PM
Come play the beloved game of Mah Jongg at North Branch. We have the cards and the Mah Jongg sets. Never played? No problem–we will teach you how to play! It is very fun and lively! Learn your BCDs: Bams. Cracs. Dots. For more info, email bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
Note: Should we need to pause the program due to new surges in COVID, we will let you know.

North Branch: Little Bears Storytime
Date: Fridays, Time: 11:00 – 11:45 -AM
Please join Miss Bina in person at the North Branch for a fun packed storytime with songs, rhymes, and books! Geared for ages 0-5, children and caregivers will share in singing, chanting, banging pots and pans, and more! Note: We are back in person now but should there be another surge in COVID, we will revisit going virtual.

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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