North Branch opened in fall of 1995, replacing the old North End Branch Library. Set in a park with flowering trees, sports fields for soccer and lacrosse, a playground/splashpad, tennis/pickleball courts, and picnic tables throughout, North is a special place.
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North Branch
North Branch Library
What's new at North
New Mural at North Branch Library
We’re proud to unveil a brand-new mural by artist Liz Squillace, celebrating books, nature, sports, and everything that makes the North Branch so special.
Bridgeport Public Library is 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.
Your Library Card
Your library card opens doors — borrow books, ebooks, movies, or music, access online databases, attend programs, use computers & Wi-Fi, and explore more than ever — all for free.
Free Notary Services at BPL
The Bridgeport Public Library offers Notary Services to our library patrons free of charge at five of our locations. We suggest that you call ahead to the library to be sure that a Notary is on duty at the specific time that you plan to use the service.
The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection
Courtesy of North Branch Children’s Librarian Bina Williams
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.
Timeline of the History of Technology
The fast pace of technology is not lost on the staff of the North Branch of the Bridgeport Public Library.
Join us on a walk down technology’s memory lane… Read More…
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!

